Imperialism

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The extent of a nation’s power over other lands

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imperialism

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to make use of meanly or unfairly for one’s own advantage; to take advantage of

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exploit

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to incorporate into an existing political unit, such as a city or a country; to add to

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annex

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native to a region

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indigenous

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the belief that race determines a person’s traits or capabilities

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racism

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This Indian lawyer inspired nationalists to seek independence in India through nonviolent protests.

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Mohandas Gandhi

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The United States backed a rebellion to secure construction of this Central American waterway, which opened in 1914.

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Panama Canal

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France established this type of colonial rule, in which local officials are replaced by officials from the colonizing country, in southern Vietnam.

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direct rule

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What type of colonial rule did France establish in northern Vietnam, where rulers keep their positions of authority?

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indirect rule

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Under this policy, the United States claimed the right to intervene in Latin American countries considered guilty of misconduct.

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Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine