Key Terms Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
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What is a Protectorate?
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Protectorate:
Area with its own ruler but under British crown protection who controls its military and influences domestic policies.
2
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What is a settlement?
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Settlement:
Area containing British settlers.
3
Q
What is an occupied area?
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Occupation:
Area contains British soldiers and settlers but not formally controlled.
4
Q
What is a client state?
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Client State:
Area with its own rulers but strong British influence restricts the rulers independence politically, militarily and economically.
5
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What does chartered company rule mean?
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Chartered Company Rule:
Area ran by trading company through local rulers of the indigenous populous with a special licence from the government giving them political and economic rights.
