Lesson 16 Reading Vocabulary

Front

when a strong country takes control of other countries

Back

imperialism

Front

when two (or more) countries sign a formal agreement

Back

treaty

Front

free from outside control

Back

independent

Front

adding land (taking over more land)

Back

annexation

Front

a group of nations or territories ruled by one country

Back

empire

Front

a weak country under the protection and control of a strong country

Back

protectorate

Front

people who go to another land to spread their religion

Back

missionaries

Front

got bigger

Back

expanded

Front

fighting forces (like army, navy, air force, and marines)

Back

military

Front

a fight against the government

Back

revolt