imperialism motes

Imperialism

Policy of extending a nations authority globally

Commercial revolution

Period of European economic expansion 11-18th centuries

Spheres of influence

Region where a country holds exclusive rights

Colonial settlement

Establishment of communities in foreign territories

Intraterritoriality

Right allowing foreigners to live under their laws

Nationalism

Patriotic feeling promoting national interest

Economic motives

Desires for new markets and raw materials

Political motives

Expansion for national power and prestige

Military motives

Establishing base for strategic advancesm

Social motives

Cultural justification for imperial expansion

White mans burden

Belief in moral obligation to civilize others

Social Darwinism

Misapplication of Darwin theory to justify imperialism

Racism

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Industrial Revolution

Period of major industrialization in the 18th century

American revolution

Colonial revolution against British rules 1775-1783

French Revolution

Radical social and political change in France 1789

Napoleon if wars

Series of conflicts involving napoleons French empire,

Latin American wars for independence

Struggles for independence from European powers early 1800s

Capital investments

Funds invested in infrastructure of developing regions

British empire

Global empire where sun never sets

Missionaries

Individuals spreading christanity in foreign lands