USA HISTORY

What word means taking over foreign countries and ruling them to gain power?

(A) isolationism

(B) Manifest Destiny

(C) ** imperialism

(D) free enterprise

Concept note-1: -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: -Imperialism, sometimes called empire building, is the practice of a nation forcefully imposing its rule or authority over other nations.

Concept note-3: -Colonialism is a practice or policy of control by one people or power over other people or areas, often by establishing colonies and generally with the aim of economic dominance.

Concept note-4: -the policy of extending the rule or authority of an empire or nation over foreign countries, or of acquiring and holding colonies and dependencies.

Concept note-5: -a situation in which one country has a lot of power or influence over others, especially in political and economic matters: She accused the United States of economic imperialism. Colonization & self-government.