Height of Imperialism Vocab

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Extension of a nation's power over other lands

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Imperialism

Front

A political unit depending on another government for protection

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Protectorate

Front

Europeans' moral duty to civilize primitive peoples

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White Man's Burden

Front

Allows local rulers to retain their status and position

Back

Indirect Rule

Front

Local elites replaced by officials from the mother country.

Back

Direct Rule

Front

Annex

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To incorporate a country within a state

Front

Indigenous

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Native

Front

Spheres of influence

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Areas where imperial powers had exclusive trading rights.

Front

Indemnity

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Payment for damages

Front

Indian soldier under British rule

Back

Sepoy