Nationalism + Modernization Vocabulary Flashcards
Autonomy
The state of self-government
Extra-Territoriality
Not having to adhere to local laws/courts
Humanitarian
Providing assistance to promote human welfare
Indemnity
Protection against a financial loss or burden
Kulturkampf
German for “culture struggle”
(Attempt by Otto von Bismarck to curb the power of the CC in Germany, giving more power to himself and other German officials instead of Pope Pius IX)
Open Door Policy
The policy of granting equal trading rights to all countries
Paternalism
A policy or reasoning for imperialism, where foreigners are seen like children and western empires are seen like fathers keeping them in line
Pogrom
An organized attack on a people group, particularly Jews in Russia & Eastern Europe
Protectorate
A country with its own internal government but under the influence of an outside power
Realpolitik
A ruler who does what is best for their nation despite personal views and opinions
Serfdom
The establishment of a system involving tenant farmers being bound to rich landowners and hereditary plots of land.
(Medieval Europe & Eastern Europe/Russia)
Sphere of Influence
An exclusive trading zone for a power in a foreign country
Suffrage
The right to vote
