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Imperialism, Nationalism and Unification
Chapter 17
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Social Studies
6th Grade
05/10/2013

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nationalism
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strong devotion to one's own country
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imperialism
Definition
building up an empire by controlling or conquering lands in Africa, Asia and elsewhere
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imperialist
Definition
European who promoted imperialism
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treaty port
Definition
port city where Europeans had special trading rights
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compound
Definition
enclosed area with buildings in it, run by Europeans
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modernization
Definition
process of bringing ways and standards into the present day
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dominion
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self-governing nation that still has ties with the ruling empire
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parliament
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elected legislature that enacts laws and selects national leaders from its own members
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