WHH Imperialism Notes Alt Edition

Gewecke Word for Word Definitions

Nationalism

 Immense love and pride for one’s own country
Note: This movement was popular in the 19^th and early 20^th centuries and led to the rise of nation-states in Europe. This also spread throughout Africa, India, and Asia due to the oppressive policies and control of imperialism and led to the rise of patriotic movements

Racism

prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against a person or people on the basis of their membership in a particular racial or ethnic group, typically one that is a minority or marginalized

Social Darwinism

the theory that individuals, groups, and peoples are subject to the same laws of natural selection as plants and animals

Note: This is a social theory, NOT a scientific theory → it was presented to people at the time as scientific so people believed it to be true (gaslighting)

Paternalism

When an outside country governs another country or colony in every level of government because it believes the native people cannot govern themselves

Note: It is a similar relationship between a parent and child

Example: Great Britain and their African colonies

Non-example: Great Britain and Australia or Canada 

Cultural Assimilation

the process whereby individuals or groups of differing ethnic heritage are absorbed into the dominant culture of a society

Example: Africans in French territories were required to learn/speak French and dress in the French style of clothing

Non-example: France trading in China 

Colony

the most direct form of control

Note: In this form of imperialism, a powerful nation installs its own government and maintains direct control over other territories and regions

Often, foreign official were brought in who reported back to the "mother country"

No local were allowed in government and the people in that territory had no say in the laws, taxes, or policies set forth by the foreign power

This resulted in great suffering by indigenous populations who became "second-class citizens" in their own homeland

Settlement Colonies

large groups of people from one country living together in a new place

Example: the relationship between Great Britain and Australia

Non-example: the relationship between India and Great Britain

Dependent Colonies

when a few European officials lived in the territory and ruled over the non-European population

Example: the relationship between India and Great Britain

Non-example: the relationship between Great Britain and Australia

Protectorates

When the local ruler keeps their title but the territory is under the control of an outside power, such as the Europeans.  The ruling, outside power kept out other nations.

Example: Puerto Rico was a U.S. territory after the Spanish-American War 

Non-example: the relationship between Great Britain and Australia

Sphere of Influence

When an outside power claims rights and privileges over an area or region. Other countries had to respect the rights of that country and stay out.

Note: It is usually trading rights but it can also be for military purposes

Example: Great Britain in China

Non-example: the relationship between Great Britain and India