The Scramble for Africa

Imperialism

• A form of government where power is held by a single individual
• The act of promoting the welfare of others, especially through charitable donations
• A system of government in which priests rule in the name of God
• Policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonization, use of military force, or other means.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Colonization

• Colonization refers to the act of preserving cultural heritage within a society.
• Colonization is the term used for the process of creating new technologies.
• Colonization is the process of establishing trade agreements with other countries.
• Colonization is the process of establishing control over a foreign land.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Annexation

• Establishing diplomatic relations between countries
• Creating a new political entity
• Dividing territory into smaller political entities
• Incorporating territory into an existing country

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Succumb

• To resist
• To conquer
• To endure
• to yield to a superior force

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Civilize

• To make wilder
• To destroy
• To bring out of a primitive state and into a state "civilization".

• To confuse

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Atrocity

• A delicious dessert
• A peaceful act
• An wicked or cruel act

• A common occurrence

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Humanitarian

• A person who is indifferent to the needs of others
• Someone who is concerned with or seeking to promote human good.

• Someone who is focused on personal gain at the expense of others
• An individual who opposes social welfare programs

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4