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Imperialism in Asia & Africa

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Great Britainthis country had the most colonies in the 1800's
Indiaknown as the "Jewel in Britain's Crown"
Zuluthis native people of S. Africa was conquered by the British in 1879
Great Britain & Francehad the most colonies in Africa
Open Door Policya policy designed by the US to let all nations have equal trading rights in China
Industrial Rev.what gave the imperial powers an advantage against the colonies in war
nationalismdesire of people w/the same history, language, & customs for self rule
imperialismdomination of a country's political, economic & cultural life by another country
tin, rubber, petroleumraw materials needed for industrialism
imperial poweralso known as the 'mother country'
colonythe country being controlled
South Africawhere the Zulu War was fought
Boxer Rebellionthis revolt took place b/c of the Open Door Policy
Sepoy Rebelliona revolt of Indian troops against British East India Co.
sovereigntya people's ability to choose their own gov't
isthmusa narrow strip of land connecting 2 larger landmasses
sepoysIndian soldiers hired to protect the British East India Co.'s invenstment
protectoratesystem where the people have their own gov't but the mother country has final say in important matters
viceroya representative sent from the mother country to enforce their rule
Monroe DoctrineUS document stating that Europeans should not build any new colonies in the Americas


7th grade social studies

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