Imperialism Vocabulary

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Imperialism

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A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.

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Colony

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A territory under the political control of another country, typically a distant one, and occupied by settlers from that country.

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Raw Materials

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Basic materials used in the production of goods (e.g., rubber, oil, minerals).

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Market

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An area or arena in which commercial dealings are conducted.

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Exploitation

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The action or fact of treating someone unfairly in order to benefit from their work.

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Sphere of Influence

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A country or area in which another country has power to affect developments although it has no formal authority.

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Protectorate

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A state that is controlled and protected by another.

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Nationalism

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Identification with one's own nation and support for its interests, especially to the exclusion or detriment of the interests of other nations.

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Annexation

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The action of annexing something, especially territory.

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Trade Routes

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A series of pathways or roads used for the commercial transport of cargo.