Unit 7 vocab Flashcards
Militarism
the belief of maintaining a strong military
kaiser
emperors of Germany
abolitionism
the movement to end slavery
imperialism
a policy of practice of a country extending its power and influence over other nations
protectorate
a country or territory controlled and defended by a more powerful nation
indirect rule
when a colonial power lets local leaders govern but still controls important decisions
direct rule
when a country controls another directly with its own officials in charge
sepoys
Indian soilders who served in the British army
viceroy
a person who rules a colon for the king or queen
dollar diplomacy
when the US uses money and loans to influence another country
nationalism
the strong belief in and pride for ones country