African Key Terms

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Resources

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physical materials that humans need and value such as land, air, and water.

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Colony

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A colony is a group of people from one country who build a settlement in another territory, or land

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Exploit

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to use something or to take advantage of something.

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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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Colonialism

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The practice gaining control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically.

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Nationalism

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A political ideology that emphasizes the interests and culture of a particular nation, often in opposition to foreign influence or control.

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Sub-Saharan Africa

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The region of Africa located south of the Sahara Desert.

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Civil War

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A war between citizens of the same country.

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Refugee

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A person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster.

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Famine

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An extreme scarcity of food affecting a large number of people over a wide area.