Unit 4 Vocab Flashcard #1 - Imperialism in Africa

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Term for a stronger country controlling a weaker one

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Imperialism

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Theory based on 'survival of the fittest' used by Europeans to justify imperialism in Africa.

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Social Darwinism

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Belief that Europeans should civilize lesser cultures

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White Man's Burden

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Imperialist management style relying on local leaders.

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Indirect Control

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Imperialist management style where Europeans imposed their leaders and did not train locals.

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Direct Control

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Treating people like children; denying rights. How Europeans acted towards Africans.

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Paternalism

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Adapting to a group's culture, often losing one's own identity.

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Assimilation

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Pride in one's country during European competition for African land.

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Nationalism

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Belief in racial superiority:

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Racism

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Laws of evolution applied to people

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Social Darwinism