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imperialism
seizure of a country or territory by a stronger country, dominating their culture
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racism
belief that one race is superior to others
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social darwinism
belief that rich are superior to poor
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colony
country or territory governed internally by a foreign power
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protectorate
country or territory that has its own internal gov, under control of outside power
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sphere of influence
outside power claims exclusive investment or trading priviledges
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economic imperialism
independent but less-developed country controlled for buisness interests
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indirect control
local government officials used to develop future leaders
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direct control
foreign officials brought into rule, no self rule
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paternalism
dominant country governs in parental way, by providing for needs but not giving them rights
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assimilation
policy based on the idea that in time, the imperializees would adopt the imperializers culture
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geopolitics
an interest in or taking of land for its strategic location or products. (military/trade)
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crimean war
war in 1853 between Russians and Ottoman empire over Russia's desire for a warm-water port (geopolitical)
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sepoy
Indian soldiers that support britain
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jewel in the crown
refers to India being the most valuable british colony due to its raw materials and huge markets
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Raj
time period from 1757-1947 when India was under control of british
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pacific rim
countries that border the pacific ocean
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sepoy mutiny
sepoy rebellion against british. fierce fighting. slaughter each other's armies. caused by british insensitivity to muslim + hindu customs. rifle cartridges greased with fat
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emilio aguinaldo
philipino nationalist who fought against the u.s.
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queen liliuokalnal
last queen of hawaii, removed by u.s. in late 1800s
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