Imperialism and WW1 Flashcards

Getting prepared for vocabulary of Imperialism and WW1

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Autonomy

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The quality or state of being self-governing

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Guerilla

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Member of an armed band that carries out surprise attacks and sabotage rather than open warfare

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Imperialism

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The actions used by one nation to exercise political or economic control over a smaller or weaker nation

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Jingoism

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Extreme nationalism marked by aggressive foreign policy

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Malaria

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A serious disease that causes chills and fever and that is passed from one person to another by the bite of mosquitoes

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Sphere of Influence

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section of a country where one foreign nation enjoys special rights and powers

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Protectorate

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A country that is technically independent but it is actually under the control of another country.

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Yellow Journalism

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Type of sensational, biased, and often false reporting for the sake of attracting readers.

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