Chapter 12- Imperialism Vocabulary

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Capitalism

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An economic system in which an individual or business invests in or owns the means of production and distribution

Question 1

Imperialism

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The extension of a nation’s power over other lands

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Protectorate

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A political unit (city or country) that depends on another government for it’s protection

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Colony

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A settlement of people living in a new territory, linked with the dominant country by trade and government

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Exploit

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To make use of something for someone’s own advantage

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Boer

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Descendants of Dutch settlers

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Direct rule

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A colonial government in which local elites were removed from power and replaced by a new set of officials from the colony’s country

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Annex

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To incorporate into an existing city or country (political unit)

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Indigenous

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Native to a region

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Sepoy

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An Indian soldier hired by the British East India Company to protect the company’s interests in India

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Viceroy

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A governor who ruled as a representative of a monarch

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Dollar diplomacy

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Relations or negotiations between two countries that seeks to strengthen the power of a country and the relationship between the two countries in a financial way

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Indirect rule

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A colonial government in which local rulers are allowed to maintain their positions of authority (Colonial power ruling through the local rulers)