Key Terms for Imperialism

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The act of a country forcibly taking control of another country's territory, usually after military occupation.

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Capital

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Wealth in the form of money or other assets (the tools, machines, and buildings) used to produce goods and services.

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Capitalism

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An economic system in which all resources are privately owned and markets determine how those resources are distributed.

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Colony

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A country or area under the full or partial political control of another country, typically a distant one, and occupied by settlers from that country.

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Direct Domain

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Also known as direct control imperialism, is a type of imperialism where a nation conquers and directly rules another area.

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Ethnocentrism

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To apply one's own culture or ethnicity as a frame of reference to judge other cultures, practices, behaviors, beliefs, and people.

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Hegemony

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Indirect social, political, or economic influence exerted by a dominant state.

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Imperialism

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A policy in which a state takes political and economic control of areas beyond its borders.

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Nationalism

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Extreme pride or patriotism for one’s country.

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Racist

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Based on prejudices related to racial differences.