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Imperialism
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A policy in which a strong nation seeks to dominate other countries politically, economically, or socially.
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Racism
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The belief that one race is superior to others.
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Social Darwinism
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The application of Charles Darwin ideas about evolution and “survival of the fittest” to human societies-particuarly as justification for imperialist expansion
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Berlin Conference
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A meeting in 1884-1885 at which representatives of European nations agreed upon rules for the European colonization of Africa.
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Shaka
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A Zulu chief that used highly disciplined warriors and good military organization to create a large centralized state.
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Boer
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A Dutch colonist in South Africa.
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Boer War
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When the British took over the Cape Colony permanently in the early 1800’s, they and the Boers clashed over British policy regarding land and slaves.
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