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Imperialism
Another term for colonialism where “superpower” countries simply extended their powers over another country
Sino-Japanese War
A war between Japan and China, where Japan eventually seized control of Korea and Taiwan (under Portuguese control at the time)
Social Darwinism
An ideology that some people were simply better or stronger than others
Berlin Conference
The conference that occurred in Germany under the leadership of Otto Von Bismarck where countries divided up colonies in Africa
Corvee Laborers
The name of the Egyptian laborers who built the Suez Canal
Suez Canal
The canal in Egypt which connected the Red and the Mediterranean Sea; Building was overseen by the French
Trail of Tears
A trail in the Americas that Native Americans were forced to go on after they were pushed further West (occurred as a result of Proclamation of 1763)
Afrikaners
The name given to descendants of Dutch settlers who lived in South Africa
Spheres of Influence
European control where various countries sought trading rights and access to natural resources; China maintained own government during this but economics = Under European control
Monroe Doctrine
The name of the doctrine issued which essentially stated that Western Hemisphere issues should be left to solve own problems without involvement from Eastern Hemisphere countries
Boer Wars
A set of wars that occurred in South Africa between the British and the Afrikaners throughout the Cape Colony, who were essentially just pushed out by the British and were sent to concentration camps
Scramble for Africa
The term that refers to the fight by various superpowers for getting territories in Africa
Penal Colony
The name of the colony type that was established in New Zealand/Australia after convicts were sent there for work
Manifest Destiny
Essentially a God-given right that was an ideology established in America, which people used to justify their expansion West
King Leopold II
A Belgium ruler who privately owned the Congo; He also forced workers to work in extremely harsh conditions
Great Game
The name for a rivalry between the Russians and the British where they essentially fought for control throughout Central Asia and Afghanistan
Treaty of Waitangi
A treaty that guaranteed the rights of the original Māori inhabitants of New Zealand; Essentially said that they would be protected by British rule
Seven Years War
The name of the conflict that occurred in India where the French were driven out of India
Taiping Rebellion
The name of an internal rebellion that occurred in China where a failed civil servant applicant attempted to overthrow the government; Severely weakened the country
Boxer Rebellion
An external rebellion occurred in China where an anti-imperialist group (known as the Boxers) were heavily violent towards foreigners and killed any within the country
Spanish-American War
A war that occurred where the US quickly expanded its influence over countries like Guam, Cuba, Puerto Rico, etc.
Ethiopia and Liberia
The name of the two states who heavily resisted outside power and were not colonized during the Scramble for Africa
West Africa
A region of Africa that was completely under British control and consisted of countries like Sierra Leone (home for freed people), the Gold Coast, Asante Empire, etc.
Algeria
The African state which became a settler colony for the French after they drove the Ottomans out of the country
Dutch East India Company
The joint-stock company which overtook the spice trade from the Portuguese in the Spice Islands
Dutch East Indies
The name given to the overall region around the Spice Islands
Indochina
The French controlled region where France had an imperial presence in Asia; France gained control here after defeat of China during the Sino-French War
Malaya
The name of the Southeast Asian state that was controlled by British; They went here to specifically get rubber as it was a sought after resource
Siam (Thailand)
The country that was able to escape any imperial capture by the French, British, or Dutch in Southeast Asia; They did this by carefully managing diplomatic relations with them
Ghost Dance
A practice throughout the United States which was done by the indigenous people as it was believed that if they did this the British would leave their land alone
Indian Rebellion of 1857
A rebellion that occurred in India as the people began gaining more nationalistic thoughts and wanted to push out the British; India lost the rebellion
Xhosa Cattle Killing Movement
A practice that occurred in South Africa where the Xhosa people would kill all their cattle as it was believed that if they did then the British would be pushed out of the country
Anglo-Zulu War
A resistance war that occurred between the British and the Zulu people in South Africa where many Zulu people were later sent to concentration camps because of their revolt
Yaa Asantewaa
The name of a female leader who led the Asante Empire and led a rebellion against the British rule throughout their state
Indian National Congress
A congress established in India by British-educated Indians where many could air out grievances against the colonial government; Became a call for self-rule
British Raj
A raj who was implemented in the Indian colony by the British to essentially oversee the government and the people
Sepoys
Indian soldiers employed under the British who made up the majority of their forces and lead the Sepoy Rebellion
Samory Toure
A leader of Guinea in West Africa who heavily resisted French rule but later fell to the French
Philippine Revolution
A revolution against Spanish rule throughout this time period, and the Spanish-American War eventually resulted in US control of the country (Philipine expected freedom but US did not grant it)
Philippine-American War
A war that later occurred in a US victory after the Philippines were angered that they did not get freedom from the US
Maori Wars
A set of wars that broke out after the Maori people were worried about British settlement patterns
Tupac Amaru II
The last Incan ruler who led an extremely large uprising against the Spanish
Benito Juarez
A Mexican ruler who was originally planned to be overthrown by various citizens with assistance from the French, but once the Mexicans pushed France out he came into power again
Opium
An addictive drug that was sold by the British in China to greatly benefit their economy
Treaty of Nanking
A treaty that was signed by China where they essentially were forced to open up trading ports to foreigners
Opium Wars
A set of wars between the British and China where they wanted to sell a highly addictive drug but China was against this
Culture System
A system which the Dutch used through the East Indies where people were either forced to use their land for agriculture that the government wanted, or they were forced to perform corvee labor
Argentina
The colony in the Western hemisphere which the British had invested a great amount of money in, specifically by greatly improving the economy of the country
Pampas
Large-scale farming and improved breeding stock that was implemented by the British in Argentina and helped them prosper
Italy
The country where large groups of people emigrated from, typically towards Argentina
Great Famine
The issue that occurred in Ireland surrounding potatoes, and led to migrations around the world
Diasporas
These occurred as people moved from their original countries to different places around the world
Caribbean and Southeast Asia
Two locations where laborers from India (specifically indentured servants) were sent to work by the British
Enclaves
These were established in places that people immigrated to; Essentially were characterized with people having the same religion, culture, ethnicity, etc.
Chinese Exclusion Act
An act that was established by the US president where he pushed out any new Chinese immigrants
Porfirio Diaz
The Mexican President during this time who greatly promoted immigration to his country after Chinese were banned from entering the US
Kangani System
A system of labor where entire families were put to work in plantations throughout Southeast Asia
Gold Rush
Due to this many immigrants, especially from China, were attracted to move to the United States
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