Imperialism is a policy or ideology by which a nation extends its power and influence over other countries, either by force or the establishment of economic and political dominance.
Think of it like a popular kid in school (the imperialist country) who not only wants to be the class president (dominant at home) but also wants to control what happens in other classrooms (other nations).
Neo-imperialism: A policy that allows powerful countries to exert influence over others through indirect means such as cultural imperialism or economic dominance rather than direct political control.
Sphere of Influence: An area in which one nation has significant cultural, economic, military, or political influence over another.
Protectorate: A state that is controlled and protected by another sovereign state. It's a form of imperialism where the stronger state guarantees to protect the weaker one against invasion but can control its foreign affairs.
What was the main reason that pro-expansionists argued for imperialism?
Which of the following was a key argument made by famous Americans like Andrew Carnegie and Mark Twain about imperialism?
What policy best reflects America's shift from isolationism to imperialism at the end of the 19th Century?
How does the imperialism of the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries differ from European imperialism during the same period?
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