7-3.5 Imperialism Vocab

A policy in which a strong nation seeks to establish control over weaker countries, land, and people.

The country of origin of settlers or colonists.

A policy, proposed by the USA , under which all nations would have equal opportunities to trade in China.

A region away from a nation's homeland in which that nation has strong political and economic privileges.

buyers of goods and services

goods produced from raw materials

Materials or substances such as minerals, forests, water, and fertile land that occur in nature and can be used for economic gain.

Natural resources that are not yet made into anything such as cut trees or coal that has been mined.

A belief that people should be loyal to their nation, the people with whom they share a common culture

A policy of avoiding contact with other countries.

Japanese efforts to moderize and industrialize their country

1884-1885; European leaders met in Berlin, Germany to divide Africa

Wars between China and Great Britain resulting in the Chinese government being forced to sign a treaty allowing Britain to begin trade and set up markets in China.

Belgian king who sought imperial expansion into central Africa to make a profit and spread civilization.

U.S. Naval officer who forced the Japanese to sign a treaty which resulted in the reopening of trade.