Chapter 7 Flashcards
Imperialism
policy of one nation direactly or indirectly controlling another
Protectorate
a nation has its own government, but its military is controlled by another government
Sphere of influence
a region where only one imperial power had the right to invest or trade
Direct rule
a system in which a colony was ruled directly by the home country
Indirect rule
a colony that is not ruled directly by the home country
Extraterritoriality
legal practice of foreigners living in a country but not being subject to the laws of that country
militarism
a faith in war and military power
conscription
citizens required to serve in the military of their country
entente
a formal agreement between two nations to cooperate for specific purposes
mobilization
the process of assembling armed forces into readiness for a conflict
propaganda
biased information used to influence public opinion
blockade
the closing off of a port or harbor to prevent entrance or exit
frenchwarfare
a method of fighting
nationalist
intense national loyalty