Imperialism

Front

Imperialism can best be defined as

Back

when a powerful nation takes control of the economy and government of a weaker nation

Front

The argument that the human species improves when more intelligent and resourceful people thrive and prosper is referred to as:

Back

Social Darwinism

Front

The infamous "Scramble for Africa" referred to:

Back

A period when the European powers conquered and divided most of Africa amongst themselves

Front

The Boxer Rebellion was an incident in which

Back

The nations of the West united to put down a rebellion against their influence in China

Front

An area in which an imperial power has complete rights and privileges in trade or investment

Back

sphere of influence

Front

A nation that controls another, with citizens often moving to the other area, is referred to as

Back

a mother country

Front

Government within an empire in which a nation completely controls another area is called

Back

direct rule

Front

Government within an empire in which a nation has more of a hands off approach and allows an area to govern moderately is

Back

indirect rule

Front

When two or more nations rely on one another for trade, resources, goods, services, etc., it is referred to as

Back

interdependence