Vocab/ Europe map teat Flashcards
what is sovereignty?
The power of a political unit to govern itself 
what is annexation?
When a country forcefully assert sovereignty and control over a different countries territory
What is self-determination
The ability of a state to decide its own future 
What is imperialism?
A variety of ways of influencing, another country or group of people by the conquest, economic control, or cultural dominance
What is colon ism
A particular type of imperialism, in which people move into and settle on the land of another country
what is decolonization?
When colonize nations win their independence from colonizing forces
What is a city state?
A small sovereign state made up of a city in its surrounding area
what is the stateless nation?
Cultural groups that have no independent political entity of their own
what is a country?
A distinct geographical area with its own government
What is a city?
Illegally recognized and administrative organized entity within a larger governmental structure
