WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-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.

Detailed explanation-2: -Imperialism, sometimes called empire building, is the practice of a nation forcefully imposing its rule or authority over other nations.

Detailed explanation-3: -Although imperialism and colonialism focus on the suppression of another, if colonialism refers to the process of a country taking physical control of another, imperialism refers to the political and monetary dominance, either formally or informally.

Detailed explanation-4: -Colonies. Protectorates. Spheres of influence.