Unit 4: Nationalism, Industrialism, and Imperialism
Lesson D: Western Trade Opens Chinese Doors
Key Terms
| Key Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| commodity | a raw material or agricultural product that can be bought or sold |
| diaspora | any group of people that voluntarily leave an area, or are forced to move to another area |
| economic imperialism | the domination of the economies of small countries by another country or countries which are more powerful |
| envoy | a representative of a government who is sent on a special diplomatic mission |
| extraterritorial rights | special rights of foreigners in another country; allows foreigners to be exempt from local laws |
| industrialization | the process of developing manufacturing in order to move from human-made items to machine-made items |
| isolationist | a person who believes that his/her country is better served by not entering into any treaties, trade agreements, or alliances |
| rebellion | uprising; opposition to authority |
| uprising | rebellion; opposition to authority |
Directions: Practice using these terms.
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