Unit 4: Nationalism, Industrialism, and Imperialism
Lesson A: Birth of the Imperial World
Key Terms
| Key Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| assimilate | to absorb a minority ethnic group into the culture of a larger population |
| balance of power | when the relative strength of countries is essentially equal so that no single country is able to dominate other countries |
| diplomacy | the art and practice of conducting negotiations between countries |
| imperialism | acquiring colonies or extending influence of a strong country to gain wealth and power |
| nationalism | the belief that people who share a common history and culture should be loyal to their country |
| natural resources | renewable and nonrenewable gifts of nature that can be used to produce goods and services, including but not limited to land, water, animals, minerals, trees, climate, soil, fire, seeds, grain, and fruits |
| settler colony | a place where people move to stay permanently |
Directions: Practice using these terms.
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