Unit 4 Vocabulary

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Imperialism

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

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Colonialism

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

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Colony

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A country or area under the full or partial political control of another country and occupied by settlers from that country.

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Empire

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An extensive group of states or countries under a single supreme authority, formerly especially an emperor or empress.

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Colonizer

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A person or country that sends settlers to a place and establishes political control over it.

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Colonized

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A country or its citizens that are under the control of a colonizer.

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Indigenous

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Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.

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Neocolonialism

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The use of economic, political, cultural, or other pressures to control or influence other countries, especially former dependencies.

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Exploitation

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The action or fact of treating someone unfairly in order to benefit from their work.

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Paternalism

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The policy or practice of treating or governing people in a fatherly manner, especially by providing for their needs without giving them rights or responsibilities.