4.1 - 4.3 ap human

4.1 - 4.3 ap human

Independent states

the primary building blocks of the world political map

nation

a group of people with a shared culture, language, history, homeland, and self-determination

nation-states

A sovereign state with a relatively homogenous population that has shared language, culture, and history

stateless nations

nations without a state of their own, often seeking self-determination and recognition.

multinational states

A state that has more than one nation within its border

multistate nations

A nation that has a state of its own, but also resides in other states

autonomous regions

areas within a state that have a degree of self-governance and independence from the central government.

semi-autonomous regions

Regions that have a degree of self-governance but are still subject to the authority of a larger state.

sovereignty

The authority of a state to govern itself or another state, free from external interference.

 self-determination

the right of a group to determine its own political status and pursue its own economic, social, and cultural development.

 Colonialism

A policy or practice of acquiring full or partial control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically.

imperialism

A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force, often involving the domination of foreign territories.

 independence movements

efforts by groups or regions within a country to gain political autonomy and establish sovereignty from a governing authority

neocolonialism

the practice of using economic, political, or cultural pressures to control or influence other countries, often following the end of formal colonial rule.

shatterbelts

A geographic aea that is caught between conflicting forces or regions, often characterized by instability and fragmentation.

choke points

A strategic narrow route providing passage through or to another region

Territoriality

the connection of people, their culture, and their economic systems to the land.

Devolution

The transfer of power from a national government to a regional government power is broken up and spread between lower organizations

Balkanization

when a state breaks up into different states often due to conflict within the state

Decolonization

the process by which a colony becomes independent of the colonizing country

State

geographic area that has a permanent population, defined borders, sovereign government, and is recognized by other states

city-state

a sovereign state with political and economic control over surroundings

Secondary sector

activities that take raw resources to produce or manufacture products of greater value

Tertiary sector

activities that provide a service for other individuals