Imperialism and WW1 Flashcards
Getting prepared for vocabulary of Imperialism and WW1
Autonomy
The quality or state of being self-governing
Guerilla
Member of an armed band that carries out surprise attacks and sabotage rather than open warfare
Imperialism
The actions used by one nation to exercise political or economic control over a smaller or weaker nation
Jingoism
Extreme nationalism marked by aggressive foreign policy
Malaria
A serious disease that causes chills and fever and that is passed from one person to another by the bite of mosquitoes
Sphere of Influence
section of a country where one foreign nation enjoys special rights and powers
Protectorate
A country that is technically independent but it is actually under the control of another country.
Yellow Journalism
Type of sensational, biased, and often false reporting for the sake of attracting readers.