Imperialism Vocabulary

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Imperialism

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A policy in which a strong nation seeks to dominate other countries politically, socially, and economically.

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Colonization

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The expansion of countries into other countries where they establish settlements and control the people.

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Direct Rule

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System of government in which the imperialist power controlled all levels of government and appointed its own officials to govern the colony.

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Indirect Rule

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Colonial government in which local rulers are allowed to maintain their positions of authority and status.

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Protectorate

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A country whose affairs are partially controlled by an imperialist power.

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Sphere of Influence

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A foreign region in which a nation has control over trade and other economic activities.

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Nationalism

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A strong feeling of pride in and devotion to one's country.

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Exploit

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To take advantage of.

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Social Darwinism

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'Survival of the fittest'; in the Age of Imperialism, mother countries considered themselves the 'fittest' as they took over 'weaker' countries.

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Berlin Conference

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A meeting from 1884-1885 at which representatives of European nations agreed on rules for the colonization of Africa and divided up the land. Africans were not invited.