4.2- Influences on the Modern World Map

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering key concepts influencing the modern world map.

Sovereignty

A state’s authority to control its territory and govern itself.

Nation-State

The territory occupied by a particular nation of people is the same as the recognized political boundary of that state.

Self-Determination

The right of all people to govern themselves, typically leading to independence movements.

Devolution

The transfer of power from a central government to regional authorities, often due to centrifugal forces.

Berlin Conference

A meeting in 1884 where European powers divided Africa into colonies, disregarding tribal cultures.

Colonialism

The practice of acquiring control over another country, often through settlement and exploitation.

Imperialism

A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.

Treaty of Versailles

The 1920 treaty that ended WWI and redrew national boundaries in Europe and Southwest Asia.

Establishment of Israel

The founding of Israel in 1948 on former Palestinian territory, sparking ongoing conflict.

Decolonization

The process by which colonies gain independence and establish self-governing nations.

Cold War

A period of geopolitical tension between the Soviet Union and the United States after WWII.

Ethnic Tensions

Conflict arising from the grouping of different ethnic groups within newly drawn national borders.

Balkanization

The fragmentation of a region into smaller, often hostile, political units.

Centrifugal Forces

Factors that divide or pull apart a state, leading to instability and potential conflict.

Ethnic Nationalism

A form of nationalism wherein the nation is defined in terms of ethnicity.

Stateless Nation

A group of people with a common ethnicity and culture without an independent state.

Post-Colonialism

The period and thought after colonies gain independence, examining the impacts of colonial rule.

Rise of Nationalism

The surge in national identity and pride leading to movements for independence.

World Map Changes

The changes in territorial boundaries and political divisions influenced by historical events.

Treaty of Westphalia

The 1648 treaties that ended the Thirty Years' War and marked the beginning of modern state sovereignty.

Geopolitical Influences

The effects of geography on international politics and relations.