TOPIC 7.2 Imperialism: Debates (APUSH)

Queen Liliuokalani

Last monarch of Hawaii, overthrown by American businessmen in 1893. She advocated for the rights and independence of the Hawaiian people.

Social Darwinism

A belief that applies Charles Darwin's theory of natural selection to human societies, asserting that some individuals or groups are more "fit" or superior than others. It justifies social inequality and discrimination based on the idea of survival of the fittest.

Alfred Thayer Mahan

A 19th-century American naval officer and historian who advocated for a strong navy as the key to global power. His book "The Influence of Sea Power Upon History" emphasized the importance of naval supremacy in shaping world events.

Berlin Conference

1884-1885 meeting where European powers divided Africa into colonies without African representation, leading to the Scramble for Africa and colonization.

jingoes

Refers to individuals who display extreme patriotism and advocate for aggressive foreign policies.