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imperialism
the extension of a nation’s power over other lands
racism
the belief that race determines a person’s traits and capabilities
protectorate
a political unit that depends on another government
indirect rule
colonial government in which local rulers are allowed to maintain their positions of authority and status
direct rule
colonial government in which local elites are removed from power and replaced by a new set of officials brought from the colonizing country
What did Western nations hope to gain by establishing new colonies after 1880?
raw materials for their industries and markets to sell their products
France was motivated to take over Vietnam by its economic ambitions as well as by
rivalry with Britain.
Why did the United States fight so hard to defeat the Philippine guerrilla forces?
to gain a connection to the markets of China
Citizens of the colonies probably preferred indirect rule over direct rule because
there would be fewer changes to their way of life.
Early resistance to colonial rule was based on
anger at bad treatment.
indirect rule
colonial government in which local rulers keep their positions of authority
Berlin Conference
created guidelines for the colonization of Africa
Panama Canal
Central American waterway opened in 1914
direct rule
colonial government in which local officials are replaced by officials from the colonizing country
statement that claimed the right of the United States to intervene in Latin American countries guilty of misconduct
Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine
British explorer who helped develop the Congo River basin
Henry Stanley
