Global Economic Development

This set of flashcards covers key vocabulary terms and concepts from the lecture on Global Economic Development between 1750 and 1900.

Imperialism

The policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonization, military force, or other means.

Cash Crops

Crops grown for profit rather than for personal consumption, such as tea, cotton, sugar, oil palms, rubber, and coffee.

Telegraph

A system for transmitting messages over long distances using coded signals, significantly speeding up communication.

Export Economies

Economies that greatly rely on international trade for a significant portion of their income.

Monocultures

The agricultural practice of growing a single crop variety over a wide area, often leading to reduced agricultural diversity.

Vulcanization

A chemical process used to harden rubber, making it more durable and useful for various applications.

Guano

The accumulated excrement of seabirds or bats, used as a natural fertilizer.

Industrialization

The process of developing industries in a country or region on a wide scale, leading to economic growth.

Cecil Rhodes

A British businessman and politician known for his role in developing railways in Africa; he owned 90% of the world's diamond production.

Racial Segregation

The systematic separation of individuals into racial or ethnic groups in daily life, often seen in the context of apartheid.