Ch 8 Vocab Flashcard

Front

Group of states or countries under a single authority

Back

Empire

Front

A national policy of avoiding involvement in world affairs is called_________

Back

Isolationism

Front

Relations among countries, including trade and peace agreements, is called __________

Back

Diplomacy

Front

To add territory to a country is called?

Back

Annex

Front

Formal agreement between nations on peace, alliance, trade, etc.

Back

Treaty

Front

A country or area completely controlled by a stronger country, often occupied by its people.

Back

Colony

Front

A country totally controlled by another, like a colony.

Back

Territory

Front

Actions by one nation to control smaller/weaker countries.

Back

Imperialism

Front

Belief in U.S. expansion across North America through various means.

Back

Manifest Destiny

Front

A technically independent country under another's control.

Back

Protectorate