South Africa Flashcards

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Imperialism

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the takeover of a nation to dominate its government,trade,and/or culture.

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Nationalism

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competing with other countries to prove your countries greatness.

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White Man’s Burden

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belief that Europeans and Americans had a duty to civilize other parts of the world and make them like them.

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Apartheid

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1948-1994:whites and blacks separated,whites take power,mistreating blacks,and making the laws that did so.

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Genocide

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mass murder of a particular group of people

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Ethnocentrism

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belief that one’s culture is superior to others, and judging other cultures according to your cultural standards

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Rite of Passage

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special ceremony that marks entering a new stage of life, such as adulthood

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Developed Nation

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high standards of living, and economies based on a combo of industry, service, and agriculture

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Developing Nation

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low standards of living, little industry, economy based on just agriculture

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