Chapter 8 Imperialism Review (warmup Thursday 9/3/26)

Vocabulary and key concepts from Chapter 8 Imperialism study guide and lecture notes.

Imperialism

A country's domination of the political, economic, and social life of another.

Social Darwinism

The belief that strong countries had a responsibility to take over weaker ones.

Colony

Territory that an imperialistic power ruled directly.

Protectorate

A place that has its own government, but its foreign affairs are controlled by someone else.

Sphere of Influence

Region of a country in which an imperialistic power held exclusive trading rights.

Three Factors of Imperialism

1. Competition among rival European nations to build empires. 2. The Industrial Revolution creating a demand for natural resources and markets. 3. The spread of religion.

David Livingston

Scottish doctor and missionary who explored Africa for 30 years.

Henry Stanley

Journalist who was sent to track down David Livingston when he went missing.

Suez Canal

A waterway in Egypt that joined the Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea, serving as a quicker way to travel and trade between Europe and Asia.

European Claims in North Africa

Land claimed in North Africa by France, Great Britain, and Italy.