Whap 6.1-6.3

Imperialism

The policy of domination or strengthening by European powers over subject territories overseas.

Colonialism

Taking over an area and setting up a government with the purpose of controlling everything.

Age of Imperialism

The period from 1850 to 1914 characterized by the European colonization of Africa, South Asia, China, and Australia.

Social Darwinism

The belief that Europeans are superior to Africans, justifying imperialism.

Nationalism

The desire to hold territory to be considered the most powerful nation.

Economic Imperialism

A form of imperialism where nations compete to control markets and resources for industrial growth.

Protectorate

A region where local governments remain in place but are under the control of another nation, typically in economic matters.

Sphere of Influence

An area where a foreign power has exclusive trading rights.

Sepoy Rebellion

An uprising against British rule in India initiated by Indian soldiers (sepoys) due to cultural and religious insensitivity.

Yaa Asantewaa War

The final Asante uprising against British rule in 1900, led by Yaa Asantewaa to protect the Golden Stool.

Scramble for Africa

The rapid colonization of Africa by European powers during the late 19th century following the Berlin Conference.

Manifest Destiny

The 19th-century doctrine that it was the divine right of the United States to expand its territory across North America.

Trail of Tears

The forced relocation and movement of Native American nations from their homelands to designated 'Indian Territory' in the 1830s.

Berlin Conference

An 1884 conference where European powers divided Africa among themselves without any African representation.

Cecil Rhodes

An influential British imperialist and businessman, founder of De Beers mining company, associated with the exploitation of African resources.

Indian Removal Act

A law passed in 1830 that authorized the forced relocation of Native American tribes to land west of the Mississippi River.

Belgian Congo

The territory in Africa that was personally controlled by King Leopold II, marked by extreme exploitation and atrocities.

US Expansionism

The policy of territorial or economic expansion to acquire land and influence, exemplified by the Mexican-American War.

Economic Competition

The rivalry between industrial nations to control raw materials and markets for their products.

Hausa Kingdoms

Historical kingdoms in Nigeria, which were challenged and eventually overthrown by the Sokoto Caliphate.

Mughal Empire

The empire in India that was weakened by British colonization and ultimately dismantled by the British East India Company.

Filipino-American War

A conflict between the United States and Filipino revolutionaries that followed the Spanish-American War.