Unit 9 - Imperialism VOCAB Flashcard

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Imperialism

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Extension of a nation's power over other lands.

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Colonialism refers to the policy of acquiring political control over another country and exploiting it economically.

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Acquiring political control and exploiting economically.

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Annexing territory means incorporating it into an existing political unit, like a city or country.

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Incorporate territory into an existing political unit.

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Sepoys: Indian soldiers for the British East India Company.

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Indian soldiers hired by the British East India Company to protect the company's interest in the region.

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Boxer Rebellion:

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An uprising against foreign influence in China, crushed by Western military.

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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: Colonial government where local elites are replaced by officials from the mother country.

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Colonial government where local elites are removed and replaced with officials from the mother country.

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Indirect Rule: Colonial government allowing local rulers to keep authority.

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Colonial government allowing local rulers to keep authority.

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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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Social Darwinism

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Certain people become powerful in society because they are innately better.