Imperialism Flashcards
1
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Imperialism
A
the seizure of a country/ territory by a stronger country
2
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Social Darwinism
A
“survival of the fittest” but applied to society
3
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berlin conference
A
colonization meeting that discussed trade between african countries and how europe can benefit from it.
4
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Spanish American War
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spanish and usa went to war in the indies because Latin America borrowed money and didn’t pay it off
5
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Opium War
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china wanted to stop opium trade from england because people were becoming addicts
6
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Meiji Restoration
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period of political and social changes in Japan
7
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Self-Strengthening Movement
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modernization period in China
8
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King Leopold II
A
King of Belgium who was the absolute ruler of Congo
