The Age of New Imperialism

Flashcards about The Age of New Imperialism

Imperialism

The policy of extending a nation's authority by territorial acquisition or by establishing economic and political hegemony over other nations.

Direct Rule

A system of colonial administration where the central government controls the colony.

Indirect Rule

A system of colonial administration where local rulers maintain some authority under the guidance of the imperial power.

Protectorate

A state that is controlled and protected by another.

Sphere of Influence

A country or area in which another country has power to affect developments although without formal authority.

Joint-stock company

A business entity in which shares of the company's stock can be bought and sold by shareholders.

Sati (sometimes spelled suttee)

A Hindu practice involving a widow immolating herself on her husband's funeral pyre.

Sepoy

Indian soldiers serving under British command.

The Ch’ing (Q’ing) Dynasty

The last imperial dynasty of China (from 1644 to 1912) which was overthrown by revolutionaries.

Viceroy

A person appointed to rule or govern a country as the representative of a sovereign.

Deforestation

The action of clearing a wide area of trees.

Famine

Extreme scarcity of food.

Nationalism

Patriotic feeling, principles, or efforts.

Missionary

A person sent to promote their religious faith in a foreign country.

Paternalism

The policy or practice on the part of people in positions of authority of restricting the freedom and responsibilities of those subordinate to them in the subordinates' supposed best interest.

Cash Economy

An economy in which goods and services are paid for in cash.

Second-class citizen

A person or group of people who are unfairly discriminated against within a society.

Opium

A habit-forming narcotic drug.

Indemnity

A payment for damage or loss.

Extraterritorial Rights

The right of foreign residents in a country to live under the laws of their native country and disregard the laws of the host country.

Intervention

Interference by a country in another's affairs.