USA HISTORY

What is it called to add something to something else, usually to become a part of it (like adding land to a country)?

(A) Expansionism

(B) Imperialism

(C) ** Annex

(D) Amend

Concept note-1: -to add to as a condition, consequence, etc. 3. to incorporate into a country, state, etc. the territory of (another country, state, etc.)

Concept note-2: -Annexation, in international law, is the forcible acquisition of one state’s territory by another state, usually following military occupation of the territory. It is generally held to be an illegal act.

Concept note-3: -/ˈæn.ɪks/ an extra building added to a larger building: Delicate and valuable books are kept in an air-conditioned annexe to the main library. Synonym. extension.

Concept note-4: -Examples of Annexation The most common form of annexation across history has been through military conquest and control. In 1938, for example, Nazi Germany marched into Austria and conquered it. They claimed that they wanted to unify the Germanic people and annexed the former nation of Austria into their country.

Concept note-5: -addition. nounsomething conjoined to or enlargement of something. accession. accessory. accretion.