Unit 3 International Economics and Political Decision Making

Imperialism

the conquering of foreign territories by powerful countries for natural resources and markets.

Colony

Ruled directly by a foreign power

Apartheid

A system of legislative that upheld segregation against black citizens of south africa

Nationalism

Extreme patriotism or pride in your nation and the belief that your nation is better than all others

“The Sick Man of Europe”

A label often giving to a European county experiencing a time of economic difficulty or impoverishment

Protectorate

Controlled and protected by foreign power

Sphere of influence

Foreign power gets exclusive rights

Scramble of Africa

This movement of European nations into the interior of africa

Mutiny

A situation in which a group of people (such as sailors or soldiers) refuse to obey orders and try to take control away from the person commanding them.