Imperialism Flashcards
For Test (42 cards)
Zionism
A movement advocating for the establishment of a Jewish state in Palestine, driven by the desire for a homeland for Jewish people.
China’s Yung Wing
Chinese scholar and diplomat who played a role in modernizing China’s educational system and promoting Chinese students’ study abroad.
Nation-state
A form of political organization where a government represents a group of people who share a common culture, history, and often language.
Radicals vs Liberals
Both radicals and liberals desire fewer voting restrictions, but radicals generally advocate for more radical changes in the political system.
Total war
A type of warfare that involves the complete mobilization of a nation’s resources and population, often strengthening national identity and unity.
Sepoys
Indian soldiers serving in the British East India Company’s army were often recruited from the local population.
Raj
The period of British rule in India was characterized by direct British control and governance.
Extraterritorial Rights
Special rights and privileges granted to foreign nationals exempting them from the jurisdiction of the host country’s laws.
Boxer Rebellion
An anti-foreign and anti-Christian uprising in China led by the Society of Righteous and Harmonious Fists, aiming to expel foreign influence.
Paternalism
A policy or attitude of restricting the freedom and responsibilities of a group of people for their supposed best interest, often by a more powerful authority.
Menelik II
Emperor of Ethiopia who successfully resisted Italian colonization attempts and modernized Ethiopia
Russo-Japanese War
A conflict between Russia and Japan over territorial disputes in Manchuria and Korea, resulted in Japan’s victory and establishing it as a major world power.
Imperialism in the 1890s
A period of intensified imperialistic activities, characterized by a focus on acquiring material goods, resources, and territories.
Social Darwinism
A theory that applies Darwin’s concept of natural selection to human societies, suggests that certain races or nations are more fit and superior to others.
Nationalism
Loyalty and devotion to one’s own nation, often result in a desire for self-governance and independence.
Alfred Dreyfus
French Jewish officer wrongly convicted of treason, highlighting anti-Semitism in France.
Militarism
The belief in the importance of a strong military and its influence on national power and international relations.
Conservatives
A group of individuals, often wealthy property owners and nobility, who resist or oppose significant social, political, or economic changes.
Radicals
Individuals or groups who advocate for drastic political, social, or economic changes and often support democracy for all.
Opium War
A series of wars fought between China and Britain over the trade and control of opium, resulted in China’s defeat and forced concessions.
Boer War
A conflict between Dutch settlers (Boers) and the British Empire in South Africa, resulted in British victory and the establishment of British control.
Racism
The belief in the superiority of one race over others often leads to discriminatory practices and policies.
Theodor Herzl
Prominent advocate for the establishment of a Jewish state, known as Zionism.
Assimilation
The process of adopting the culture and customs of a dominant group often leads to the loss of one’s own cultural identity.
