Imperialism

A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.

A meeting from 1884-1885 at which representatives of European nations agreed on rules colonization of Africa

A foreign policy based on a consideration of the strategic locations or products of other lands.

Military dictator in Latin America

Leading figure in the Mexican Revolution, which lasted 10 years; 1910-1920; fought for farmers' rights; gathered army in southern Mexico and urged farmers to join; Liberation Army of the South

A 1900 revolt in China, aimed at ending foreign influence in the country.

The lands surrounding the Pacific Ocean especially those in Asia

The British colony of India--- so called because of its importance in the British empire, both as a supplier of raw materials and as a market for British trade goods

The adding of a region to the territory of an existing political unit.

an 1857 rebellion of Hindu and Muslim soldiers against the British in India