Some vocab and terms for the 'New' Imperialism

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What is the definition of imperialism?

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strong countries dominate weak countries

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What is a colony?

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an area of land under the control of another country

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Missionaries came to foreign lands to:

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convert others to their religion

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What does it mean to westernize?

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to become more like western nations

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Imperial nations needed natural resources, which are what?

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raw materials used to create finished goods

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To take over by force

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conquer

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Used to make manufactured goods; includes things like cotton

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raw materials

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Finished goods made from raw materials; examples include textiles

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manufactured goods

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An agreement between 2 or more nations, such as settling on peace or trade

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Treaty

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To have control over

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Dominate