1. Imperialism Vocabulary – Part 1
Sepoys – Indian soldiers in the British East Indo Co.’s army
Viceroy – Governor sent to rule India directly after sepoy rebellion
Sovereignty – Right of people to choose their own government
Monroe Doctrine – U.S. policy telling Europe to stay out of Latin American affairs
Sphere of Influence – region where only one imperial power had the right to invest or trade
Protectorate – relationship in which a nation had its own government, but its military is controlled by another government.

2. Imperialism Vocabulary – Part 2
Imperialism – policy of one nation directed or indirectly controlling the political or economic life of other nations
Direct Rule – When one country rules the government/economy of another country
Indirect Rule – When a country allows the government/economy of another country to make some decisions
Annex – To take control of something
Isthmus – Narrow strip of land that connects two bigger land masses
Extraterritoriality – legal practice of foreigners living in a country but not being subject to the laws of that country.