Overview of Imperialism and Its Global Impacts

1st World Country

Developed nations with advanced economies and infrastructure.

Westernization

Adoption of Western culture and practices by non-Western societies.

Economic Growth

Increase in a country's production and consumption.

Direct Imperialism

Foreign power directly controls territory through appointed rulers.

Indirect Imperialism

Native rulers maintain control but are influenced by foreign powers.

Protectorate

Native rulers retain authority while foreign power controls defense.

Sphere of Influence

Region where a foreign nation has exclusive economic rights.

Mandate

Territory assigned control through international agreement.

Economic Imperialism

Control through trade, debt, and tariffs.

Extraterritoriality

Exemption from local laws for foreign nationals.

Cultural Imperialism

Imposition of one culture over another through assimilation.

Taiping Rebellion

Civil war in China (1851-1864) against Qing Dynasty.

Boxer Rebellion

Anti-foreign uprising in China (1899-1901).

Meiji Restoration

Period of modernization and industrialization in Japan.

Zaibatsu

Large Japanese business conglomerates during the Meiji era.

Crown Jewel of the British Empire

India's economic significance to Britain during imperialism.

Sepoy Rebellion

Indian uprising against British rule (1857).

Scramble for Africa

Rapid colonization of Africa by European powers.

Boer War

Conflict between British and Dutch settlers in South Africa.

Armenian Genocide

Mass killing of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire.

The Great Game

Political and diplomatic confrontation between Russia and Britain.

Tanzimat Reforms

Ottoman Empire's modernization efforts in the 19th century.