Imperialism Flashcards
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Imperialism
The domination of one country over another in politics, economy, and culture.
Racism
The belief that some races are superior to others; used to justify imperialism.
New Markets
Places for imperial powers to sell their goods and expand trade.
Culture
The language, religion, and traditions of a group; often erased or changed by imperial powers.
Empire
A large group of territories ruled by a single country, often created through colonization.
Nationalism
Pride in one’s nation, often driving countries to expand and prove dominance.
Social Darwinism
The idea that stronger nations or races are naturally superior and should dominate weaker ones.
Scramble for Africa
The rapid invasion, occupation, and division of African territory by European powers in the late 1800s.
Berlin Conference
1884–85 meeting of European powers to divide Africa without input from Africans.
Maxim Gun
The first automatic machine gun; gave European armies a major advantage.
Missionaries
People who tried to spread Christianity in colonized lands; part of imperial efforts.
3 C’s of Colonialism
Commerce, Christianity, Civilization – justifications for European colonization.
White Man’s Burden
A racist belief that Europeans had a duty to civilize other peoples.
Assimilation
Forcing colonized people to adopt the culture, language, and religion of colonizers.
Paternalism
Governing in a fatherly way by providing needs but not rights.
Direct Control
Colonizers send officials to rule over colonies.
Indirect Control
Colonizers use local leaders to enforce colonial rule.
King Leopold
King of Belgium who privately owned the Congo Free State and caused mass atrocities.
Menelik II
Ethiopian emperor who resisted Italian colonization and won the Battle of Adwa.
Shaka Zulu
Zulu leader who revolutionized military tactics and built a strong African kingdom.
Samori Touré
West African leader who used guerrilla warfare to resist French colonization.
Ngungunyane
Mozambican leader who resisted Portuguese rule and was exiled.
