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AP Euro - Study Material > Period 3: 1815 - 1914 > Flashcards

Period 3: 1815 - 1914 Flashcards

People, Places, and Things to Remember

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Imperialism

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The takeover of a country or territory by a stronger nation with the intent of dominating the economic, political, and social life of the people of that nation

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Social Darwinism

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The idea that those who were fittest for survival and success were superior to others

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What Enabled Imperialism?

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technological advancements, improvements to transportation medical advances ( especially for European diseases), and the disunity of ethnic groups

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Berlin Confrence 1884-1885

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European nations meet to lay down rules for the division of Africa

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Direct Colony

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the have the ruler ruling over the population

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Indirect colonies

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Taking control of already existing politics and political systems.

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Sphere of influence

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the area in which an outside power claims exclusive trading powers

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Paternalism

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people governed in a “fatherly way” needing the support of the Parent country to function as a colony

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AP Euro - Study Material (6 decks)

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