Unit 2 Terms Flashcards
Colonization
The action or process of settling among and establishing control over the indigenous people of an area.
The physical act of setting up colonies in other countries or lands. Permanent settlers.
ex. the British setting up colonies in the US, Canada, Australia and India and forcing out native populations.
Imperialism
A policy of extending a country’s power and influence through diplomacy or military force.
Country policy to take over lands using force. Control and exploit resources.
ex. empires in early Asia
Developed nations
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Developing nations
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First world
The industrialized capitalist countries of Western Europe, North America, Japan, Australia and New Zealand.
Second world
The former communist block consisting of the Soviet Union and some countries in Eastern Europe.
Third world
The developing countries of Asia, Africa and Latin America.
Industrialized country
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Industrializing country
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Economic disparity
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Social disparity
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Cash crops
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The Third Way
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Scramble for Africa
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Decolonization
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