New Imperialism Flashcards
Imperialism
The domination of one country
Industrial revolution
Time of rapid mechanicalization(led to imperialism)
Nationalism
Fierce pride in ones home land
Social darwinism
Applying darwin’s ideas to society(Led to racism)
Tools of Empire
Steamships
Medicine
Advance weaponry
Colony
Formal government was established
Protectorate
Established in countries already having an government.
Sphere of influence
European nations claimed exclusives investments and trading right privileges but exerted no control
Berlin conference
Leaders of Europe met in Berlin
Sepoy
Indian soldiers
Opium war
1839-1842
China banned opium
Treaty of nanjing
Ended the opium war
Open door policy
Gave all nations trading rights and access to china
Meiji Restoration
Time of japan of rapid modernization
Diet
Legislativ