1750 U5 Vocab Guide
OER PROJECT:WORLD HISTORY 1750UNIT 5VOCAB GUIDEUnless otherwise noted, this work is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Credit: “WorldHistory 1750 Vocab Guide”, OER Project, www.oerproject.com/Lesson 5.1ci#zenDefini&on a person belonging by birth or naturaliza2on to a poli2cal and geographic en2ty, especially a na2onPart of speechnounUse in sentenceHis father emigrated from Russia in 1917 and became a French ci2zen.colonialismDefini&on the prac2ce of a foreign government exercising poli2cal or economic control of another communityPart of speechnounUse in sentenceColonialism imposed European control over most of Africa in the nineteenth century.empireDefini&on a single poli2cal unit, with one supreme ruler, composed of different na2ons or peoplesPart of speechnounUse in sentenceThe emperor expanded the Russian empire to the east.imperialismDefini&on the policy of extending the rule or authority of one na2on over others by territorial acquisi2on or through economic or poli2cal dominancePart of speechnounUse in sentenceThe emperor con2nued on his military rampage in the name of imperialism.industrializationDefini&on the introduc2on of industry into a region or country
OER PROJECT:WORLD HISTORY 1750UNIT 5VOCAB GUIDE2Part of speechnounUse in sentenceIndustrializa2on improved the country's economy.racial superiorityDefini&on the discredited idea that there are dis2nct races of humans, and some are naturally beJer or more capable than othersPart of speechnounUse in sentenceIdeas of racial superiority were used to jus2fy violence against enslaved and colonized people.subjectDefini&on a person who owes allegiance to a monarch or to a statePart of speechnoun/verb/adjec2veUse in sentenceThe queen addressed her subjects from the palace that morning.Lesson 5.2administra#onDefini&on the act of direc2ng or managingPart of speechnounUse in sentenceShe has great skill in the administra2on of her business.bureaucracyDefini&on an organized group of hired officials, especially governmentalPart of speechnounUse in sentenceThe governor is at the head of the state bureaucracy.colonialismDefini&on the prac2ce of a foreign government exercising poli2cal or economic control of another community
OER PROJECT:WORLD HISTORY 1750UNIT 5VOCAB GUIDE3Part of speechnounUse in sentenceColonialism imposed European control over most of Africa in the nineteenth century.diplomatDefini&on an official employed to conduct nego2a2ons between na2ons or governmentsPart of speechnounUse in sentenceThe foreign diplomat met with the president to discuss shared trade interests between their two countries.empireDefini&on a single poli2cal unit, with one supreme ruler, composed of different na2ons or peoplesPart of speechnounUse in sentenceThe emperor expanded the Russian empire to the east.imperialismDefini&on the policy of extending the rule or authority of one na2on over others by territorial acquisi2on or through economic or poli2cal dominancePart of speechnounUse in sentenceThe emperor con2nued on his military rampage in the name of imperialism.inferiorDefini&on subordinate in rank, posi2on, or degree; of lesser value, importance, or qualityPart of speechadjec2ve/nounUse in sentenceThroughout history, many ethnic groups have been viewed as inferior to other groups.
OER PROJECT:WORLD HISTORY 1750UNIT 5VOCAB GUIDE4Lesson 5.3administratorDefini&on a person who manages, especially business or public affairsPart of speechnounUse in sentenceThe middle school's administrators include the principal, vice principal, and dean.colonialismDefini&on the prac2ce of a foreign government exercising poli2cal or economic control of another communityPart of speechnounUse in sentenceColonialism imposed European control over most of Africa in the nineteenth century.ideologyDefini&on the body of beliefs, symbols, and poli2cal and social aims that characterizes a par2cular group or ins2tu2onPart of speechnounUse in sentenceAll aspects of our lives were influenced by Catholic ideology.imperialismDefini&on the policy of extending the rule or authority of one na2on over others by territorial acquisi2on or through economic or poli2cal dominancePart of speechnounUse in sentenceThe emperor con2nued on his military rampage in the name of imperialism.plantationDefini&on a large estate used for cul2va2ng commercial crops such as rubber, tea, coJon, or coffee
OER PROJECT:WORLD HISTORY 1750UNIT 5VOCAB GUIDE5Part of speechnounUse in sentenceThis area of the island supports a number of coffee planta2ons.profitDefini&on a financial gainPart of speechnoun/verbUse in sentenceColonialism made a lot of profit for many European capitalists.subjectDefini&on a person who owes allegiance to a monarch or to a statePart of speechnoun/verb/adjec2veUse in sentenceThe queen addressed her subjects from the palace that morning.Lesson 5.4colonialismDefini&on the prac2ce of a foreign government exercising poli2cal or economic control of another communityPart of speechnounUse in sentenceColonialism imposed European control over most of Africa in the nineteenth century.color lineDefini&on the role race and racism had in American society aSer the aboli2on of slaveryPart of speechnounUse in sentenceDuBois wrote about the color line in an aJempt to bring awareness to the injus2ces stemming from racial segrega2on aSer the aboli2on of slavery.
OER PROJECT:WORLD HISTORY 1750UNIT 5VOCAB GUIDE6consciousnessDefini&on the state or quality of being conscious or awarePart of speechnounUse in sentenceWhen the doctor started administering the anesthe2c, the pa2ent lost consciousness almost immediately.indigenousDefini&on having origin in a country or locality; na2vePart of speechadjec2veUse in sentenceThe indigenous people of Hawaii suffered from illnesses brought by missionaries and other seJlers.racismDefini&on the theory or opinion that a certain race or races of people, usually one's own, are superior to others because of certain inborn characteris2cs and any policy or prac2ce based on said beliefPart of speechnounUse in sentenceWest Indian psychiatrist Frantz Fanon emphasized the different forms of racism that exist, as those facing colonialism in Africa face different issues than those in the United States.resistanceDefini&on the act of refusing to comply with something, or the act of ac2ng to prevent or counter somethingPart of speechnounUse in sentenceResistance to colonialism took many different forms, from violence to quiet noncoopera2on.segregateDefini&on separa2ng groups of people along racial or other iden2fying lines
OER PROJECT:WORLD HISTORY 1750UNIT 5VOCAB GUIDE7Part of speechverbUse in sentenceChurches in the Gold Coast colony were segregated, with Africans not allowed in Bri2sh churches.Lesson 5.5 boyco7Defini&on the refusal to purchase certain types of goods, refusal to engage in commercial rela2ons with a par2cular en2tyPart of speechnoun/verbUse in sentencePeople organized a boycoJ of the shoe manufacturer to protest unjust labor prac2ces.colonialismDefini&on the prac2ce of a foreign government exercising poli2cal or economic control of another communityPart of speechnounUse in sentenceColonialism imposed European control over most of Africa in the nineteenth century.direct ruleDefini&on a form of colonial government where imperial officers and soldiers directly control a colonyPart of speechnounUse in sentenceDirect rule was oSen very costly because it relied on many soldiers and officers from the colonizing country, all of whom had to be paid salaries.mutinyDefini&on open rebellion of subordinates against their established leaders, especially of military personnel against their superior officers
OER PROJECT:WORLD HISTORY 1750UNIT 5VOCAB GUIDE8Part of speechnoun/verbUse in sentenceThe ship's officers were arrested for mu2ny and court-mar2aled.racismDefini&on the theory or opinion that a certain race or races of people, usually one's own, are superior to others because of certain inborn characteris2cs and any policy or prac2ce based on said beliefPart of speechnounUse in sentenceWest Indian psychiatrist Frantz Fanon emphasized the different forms of racism that exist, as those facing colonialism in Africa face different issues than those in the United States.resistanceDefini&on the act of refusing to comply with something, or the act of ac2ng to prevent or counter somethingPart of speechnounUse in sentenceResistance to colonialism took many different forms, from violence to quiet noncoopera2on.sepoyDefini&on in India, a na2ve soldier who served in the Bri2sh armyPart of speechnounUse in sentenceIf you were a young man in India needing an honest job that paid well, joining the Company army as a sepoy would have been appealing.