Imperialism Vocab

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Colonies

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Lands controlled by another nation.

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Sepoys

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

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Imperialism

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the extension of a nation's power over other lands

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Nationalism

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Unique cultural identity based on common language, religion, and national symbols.

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Annexed

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Adding a region to an existing political unit.

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Ideology

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A consistent set of beliefs by groups/individuals.

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Social Darwinism

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Theory used by Western nations in the late 19th century to justify dominance; based on Darwin's "survival of the fittest" applied to human societies.

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Export

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send (goods or services) to another country for sale.

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Mercantilism

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Principles from the 17th century asserting a nation's prosperity relies on a large supply of gold and silver.

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Sphere of Influence

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Areas where foreign powers have exclusive rights, like trading and mining.