Imperialism Vocabulary

an ongoing system of power that perpetuates the repression of indigenous peoples and cultures

• Imperialism

• Settler Colony

• Diplomacy

• Nationalism

the art and practice of conducting negotiations between countries

• Settler colony

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

• Diplomacy

when the relative strength of countries is essentially equal so that no single country is able to dominate other countries

• Balance of Power

• Natural Resources

• Nationalism

• Diplomacy

to absorb a minority ethnic group into the culture of a larger population

• Nationalism

• Diplomacy

• Assimilation

• Settler Colony

acquiring colonies or extending influence of a strong country to gain wealth and power

• Imperialism

• Natural Resources

• Assimilation

• Diplomacy

the belief that people who share a common history and culture should be loyal to their country

• Diplomacy

• Nationalism

• Assimilation

• Natural Resources

an area in which commercial dealings are conducted.

• Racism

• Diplomacy

• Colonize

• Market

prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against someone of a different race based on the belief that one's own race is superior.

• Market

• Settler Colony

• Racism

• Stereotype

the practice on the part of people in positions of authority of restricting the freedom and responsibilities of those subordinate to them in the subordinates' supposed best interest....The interference with the liberty of another person, with the intent of promoting good or preventing harm to that person...acting as a protective "father-figure"

• Imperialism

• Paternalism

• Nationalism

• Racism

an asset or object bought or obtained

• Acquisition

• Market

• Diplomacy

• Colonize