Historical Terms and Concepts

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Impressment

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Recruitment by force into the military

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Colonization

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The action or process of settling among and establishing control over the indigenous people of an area

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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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Doctrine

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A belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a Church, political party, or other group

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Nationalism

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Identification with one's own nation and support for its interests, especially to the exclusion or detriment of the interests of other nations

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Smuggle

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To illegally move goods into or out of a country

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Alliance

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A bond or connection between families, states, parties, or individuals

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Confederation

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Any league or union of people or bodies of people

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Indecisive

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Not settling an issue

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Blockade

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An act or means of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving