USA HISTORY

The process by which stronger nations extend their political, economic, or military control over weaker territories is called ____

(A) diplomacy

(B) ** imperialism

(C) foreign policy

(D) industrialization

Concept note-1: -What is imperialism in history? Imperialism is the state policy, practice, or advocacy of extending power and dominion, especially by direct territorial acquisition or by gaining political and economic control of other territories and peoples.

Concept note-2: -How Imperialism Works. Imperialism is when one country exercises power over another through various methods of control. It describes an economic, political, and social system in which one country subjugates others, and brings them under its control.

Concept note-3: -Imperialism. Imperialism occurs when a strong nation takes over a weaker nation or region and dominates its economic, political, or cultural life. This type of foreign policy was practiced by European nations and Japan throughout the 1800s and early 1900s.

Concept note-4: -Imperialism-the policy in which stronger nations extend their economic, political, and/or military control over weaker territories. 1.

Concept note-5: -When a country uses its military power to run another country or form a government over there in its (dominant country) favour, it is called military imperialism. For example the USA’s invasion against Iraq.