Zulu
The name of a tribe of South Africa people who live in the northern part of Natal. They were the dominate tribe in the late 19th century when European Imperialism began. They resisted both the Boers and the British, but ultimately lost their homeland and freedom by 1879.
White Man’s Burden, The
A poem by Rudyard Kipling written in 1899. It is also the name given to the idea that the culture of the native populations where European imperialism was occurring were inferior to western nations. Some interpreted Kiplingﾒs poem to mean that it was the duty of imperializing nations to bring western culture and sensibility to the savage native populations that were encountered in far off lands.
westernization
To adopt western ideas and culture.
Vietnam Conflict/War
A war in the country of Vietnam, first between the French and Vietnamese, as France was attempting to hold onto its colony. The second war was between the United States and the communist forces of North Vietnam, as the U.S. was attempting to keep South Vietnam free from communism. The North Vietnamese eventually won, forcing the United States to withdraw.
United Nations
An international body composed of many countries that seeks to promote peace, prosperity, and cooperation around the world. It was formed in 1945 at the end of World War II.
unequal treaty
A treaty forced upon a country being dominated by another during Imperialism. These treaties often gave the imperialistic nation the ability to do whatever they needed to do in pursuit of profit.
tribalism
Feelings of loyalty to individual tribes, and the cause of much war and strife in modern Africa.
An area of one country under the control of another. In China, these areas guaranteed specific trading privileges to each imperialist nation within its respective sphere.
sovereignty
The right of a country to govern itself without interference.
raw materials
Various materials found in nature used in manufacturing such as wood, coal, and oil.
A country or region that is controlled by a more powerful country.
occupation (military)
The control of one country by another through the stationing of military troops and military government.
New Imperialism
A policy of economic, political, and social of one country by another. Industrialized countries sought control of other countries for raw materials and new markets.
nationalism
Pride in oneﾒs country or culture, often excessive in nature.
mercantilism
The policy of building a nation’s wealth by exporting more goods than it imports. Colonies are instrumental in this policy as they supply their parent nations with raw materials that are used to produce finished goods, and then exported back to the colonies. Colonies not only served as a source for the raw materials, but also as an exclusive market for the parent country.
Imperialism
The complete control of a weaker nationﾒs social, economic, and political life by a stronger nation.
cultural diffusion
The spreading of ideas through contact such as trade or war.
colonialism
The policy of maintaining colonies as a source of raw materials and new markets. Practiced during old and new imperialism.
balance of power
A political policy in which countries attempt to preserve peace by keeping an equal military and economic status.
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