Imperialism Flashcards
Imperialism
A policy of expanding the nations are by dominating other foreign peoples
Direct rule
Local elites replaced with foreign officials and have it as a Collery
Indirect rule
Local rulers still in power for people control train or other parts of society
East India Company
Company in India for tree in front by the British
mughal empire
Rulers in India that had been a powerful Muslim empire before the British came
sepoy rebellion
Uprising by sepoys caused by cultural insensitivity and racism by the British
British raj
Period of direct rule in India by the British
Indian national Congress
Group of mostly Hindus who wanted to gain independence from Britain
Muslim league
Group of Muslims who wanted to gain independence from Britain
Tribute system
A policy that the Chinese have and which other countries must offer them gifts before three can be established
opium
A drug that the British used to make money from the Chinese
Opium war
The war caused by Britain resulting in them getting more control because they have a stronger military then Chyna
Most favored nation clause
A rule made up by the British that states that they get whatever resources other countries get
Extraterritoriality
British could live in other countries but under British laws and judgment
Indemnity
A fee that is paid after losing a war
