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Title: Part 2 Chapter 9

Description: Historical Globalization and Imperialism

Total Flash Cards: 7

Created: 04/01/2009 09:55:56

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Imperialism
Definition
the policy of one country extending political, economic, or military control over another
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Raw Materials
Definition
unprocessed natural resources such as logs and iron ore
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Market
Definition
a place, generally another country, where one can buy sell raw materials or manufactured goods
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Colony
Definition
a territory claimed and ruled by another country; in many instances, people travelled from the ruling country to create settlements in colonies
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Protectorate
Definition
an area that ruled itself but was guided by another, more powerful country
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Sphere of Influence
Definition
a region in which an outside country influences or controls policital or economic events for its own gain; this may have an impact on the culture of the region
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Company Land Grant
Definition
a region granted to a company for economic gain