COLONIALISM AND IMPERIALISM
THE AGE OF IMPERIALISM 1870 1914
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colony
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protectorate
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sphere of influence
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imperial territory
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Detailed explanation-1: -A protectorate, in the context of international relations, is a state that is under protection by another state for defence against aggression and other violations of law.
Detailed explanation-2: -An example of protectorate states includes India and Bhutan, Portugal and Gaza, Russia and Moldavia, Spain and Morocco, and Turkey and Cyprus. In ancient times, the kingdoms of Macedonia and Syria were protectorates under Rome.
Detailed explanation-3: -The protectorate, in turn, receives defense and possibly economic gains by associating themselves with a more powerful nation. While the protectorate is not allowed to defend itself or enter other foreign relationships on its own, they are able to maintain varying degrees of independence.
Detailed explanation-4: -Britain established a protectorate over the Niger River region in Africa. Puerto Rico was also a US protectorate after the Spanish American War. A sphere of influence is when an outside power claims rights and privileges over an area or region.