Imperialism Vocab

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Imperialism

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The extension of a nation's power over other lands.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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Colonialism refers to the policy of controlling another country, settling it, and exploiting it economically.

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Colonialism: control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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Sepoy

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An Indian soldier hired by the British East India Company to protect its interests.

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

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Boxer Rebellion: An uprising against foreign influence in China, crushed by Western military force.

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Uprising against foreign influence in China, crushed by Western powers.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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Opium Wars:

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Conflict between Great Britain and China over British opium imports.

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Direct Rule: A colonial government where local elites are replaced by officials from the mother country.

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Local elites are removed from power and replaced with officials from the mother country.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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Indirect Rule

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A colonial government allowing local rulers to maintain authority and status.

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East India Company

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A joint stock company that grew powerful through trade in the East Indies.

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

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Social Darwinism

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Survival of the fittest: certain people gain power due to innate superiority.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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Incorporating territory into an existing political unit.

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Annex

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C