Social Studies Flashcards
Imperialism
A policy of extending a country’s power
nationalism
advocacy of political independence for a particular country.
White mans burdan
A task where the white people thought it was their job to clean up the the other races
Genoside
the deliberate killing of a large group of people
Apartheid
segregation on grounds other than race
Ethnocentrism
An evaluation of other cultures
rite pf passage
a ceremony or event marking an important stage in someone’s life
Developed nation
is a Country that has a highly developed economy and advanced technological infrastructure relative to other less industrialized nations.
Developing Nation
is a nation with a lower standard of living, underdeveloped industrial base, and low Human Development
Command Economy
Government makes all decisions
Market Economy
Decisions are made by indivisuals
Mixed Economy
Combination of free market and limited government involvment
