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CH. 11 VOCABULARY: THE AGE OF IMPERIALISM

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ImperialismTakeover of country/territory by stronger nation
RacismBelief that one race is superior to another
Social DarwinismTheory of Survival of the Fitist
Berlin ConferenceMeeting of 14 nations of Europe in 1881-5 to determine rules for dividing Africa.
ShakaZulu Chief who created centralized state in So. Africa using warriors/military organization
Boer WarArmed struggle over So. Africa
BoerDutch settlers who took over Afican's landand established farms in So. Africa
PaternalismSome used used as a policy by some European nations for governing \Africa
AssimilationProcess of adopting existing culture's traits, behaviors to fit in.
Menelik IIEthopian under who succeeded in resisting European colonization
GeopoliticsAn interest in or taking of land for its strategic location of products.
Crimean warBritaink France, Ottoman Empire defeated Russia.
Suez CanalPassage built by Egyptian Government to connect Mediterranean Sea with Red Sea.
SepoyIndian soldier
Jewel in the CrownTerm used to identify India as its most valuable British Colony.
Sepoy MutinySepoy's refused to accept cartridges that were greased with pork/beef starting rebellion.
RajTGerm referes to sovereignty in rule.
Pacific RemCountries that border the Pacific Ocean
AnnexationAdding of a territory to another as in caase of Hawaii.
Queen LieliokalaniHawaiian ruler took thrown in 1895 and was dethrowned same year by American businessmen.


Teacher
LYNWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Lynwood, CA

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