Imperialism

A policy in which a strong nation seeks to dominate other countries politically, socially, and economically.

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

Resources gathered from nature that can be used to create products.

What is now the United Kingdom and all the territories and colonies under its control; (Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand and vast portions of Africa).

(1884-1885) European leaders met in Berlin, Germany to discuss plans for dividing Africa under the plan of imperializing Africa.

A government's plan for dealing with other nations

Compound word for new trade.

1839-1842, it was fought between the British and Chinese over the opium trade. The British were ultimately victorious, and the war ended in the Treaty of Nanjing.

A drug prepared from the juice of this type of poppy.

1842 agreement ending the Opium War between China and England and giving the English control of Hong Kong and regional ports, as well as awarding the British citizens extraterritoriality rights..

Foreign residents can live under the laws of their native country and disregard the laws of the host country.

Areas in which countries have some political and economic control but do not govern directly.

US policy in 1899, under which ALL nations would have equal opportunities to trade in China.

A 1900 revolt in China, aimed at ending foreign influence in the country.

..idea that many European countries had a duty to spread their religion and culture to those less civilized, and the duty of the white man to civilize the natives.