AP U6 Vocab Guide
OER PROJECT:WH APUNIT 6VOCAB GUIDEUnless otherwise noted, this work is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Credit: “World History AP Vocab Guide”, OER Project, www.oerproject.com/1Lesson 6.0administratorDefini&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 prac;ce of a foreign government exercising poli;cal or economic control of another communityPart of speechnounUse in sentenceColonialism imposed European control over most of Africa in the nineteenth century.exploitationDefini&on the selfish or unfair using of someone or something for one's own advantagePart of speechnounUse in sentenceThe exploita;on of enslaved people kept labor costs down for planta;ons in early America.formal colonialismDefini&on direct colonial control of a community by a foreign empirePart of speechnounUse in sentenceThe system of European formal colonialism in the Caribbean was replaced by the informal colonialism of the United States.
OER PROJECT:WH APUNIT 6VOCAB GUIDEUnless otherwise noted, this work is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Credit: “World History AP Vocab Guide”, OER Project, www.oerproject.com/2imperialismDefini&on the policy of extending the rule or authority of one na;on over others by territorial acquisi;on or through economic or poli;cal dominancePart of speechnounUse in sentenceThe emperor con;nued on his military rampage in the name of imperialism.racial superiorityDefini&on the discredited idea that there are dis;nct races of humans, and some are naturally beFer or more capable than othersPart of speechnounUse in sentenceIdeas of racial superiority were used to jus;fy violence against enslaved and colonized people.Lesson 6.1colonialismDefini&on the prac;ce of a foreign government exercising poli;cal or economic control of another communityPart of speechnounUse in sentenceColonialism imposed European control over most of Africa in the nineteenth century.imperialismDefini&on the policy of extending the rule or authority of one na;on over others by territorial acquisi;on or through economic or poli;cal dominancePart of speechnounUse in sentenceThe emperor con;nued on his military rampage in the name of imperialism.
OER PROJECT:WH APUNIT 6VOCAB GUIDEUnless otherwise noted, this work is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Credit: “World History AP Vocab Guide”, OER Project, www.oerproject.com/3industrial imperialismDefini&on periodin the late nineteenth and early twen;eth centuries when industrialized na;ons took over other regions to acquireraw materials for their factories and to establish new markets for their manufactured goodsPart of speechnoun phraseUse in sentenceSoutheast Asians used crea;ve means of resistance against European industrial imperialism.inferiorityDefini&on stateor quality of being less than or lower in social or economic rankPart of speechnounUse in sentenceSome groups have been treated unfairly throughout history, leading to feelings of inferiority.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 characteris;cs and any policy or prac;ce 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.superiorDefini&on higher in rank or qualityPart of speechadjec;ve/nounUse in sentenceThe general held a superior rank compared to the other officers.
OER PROJECT:WH APUNIT 6VOCAB GUIDEUnless otherwise noted, this work is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Credit: “World History AP Vocab Guide”, OER Project, www.oerproject.com/4Lesson 6.2administratorDefini&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.activistDefini&on a person who works to bring about change in society, usually by speaking up, protes;ng, or taking ac;on for a cause they believe inPart of speechnounUse in sentenceThe ac;vist organized a march to raise awareness about protec;ng the environment.bureaucracyDefini&on an organized group of hired officials, especially governmentalPart of speechnounUse in sentenceThe governor is at the head of the state bureaucracy.diplomacyDefini&on the prac;ce or skill of conduc;ng nego;a;ons between na;ons or governmentsPart of speechnounUse in sentenceThe release of the hostages was hailed as a victory for diplomacy.indirect ruleDefini&on methodof governing colonial territories whereby local allies did most of the governing of the colonyPart of speechnoun
OER PROJECT:WH APUNIT 6VOCAB GUIDEUnless otherwise noted, this work is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Credit: “World History AP Vocab Guide”, OER Project, www.oerproject.com/5Use in sentenceThe Bri;sh oOen used indirect rule in their African colonies to save money and reduce resistance.profitDefini&on a financial gainPart of speechnoun/verbUse in sentenceColonialism made a lot of profit for many European capitalists.sovereigntyDefini&on the power of self-government, with independence from outside control; autonomyPart of speechnounUse in sentenceThe na;on's military fought valiantly to maintain their country's sovereignty, but ul;mately they were no match for their rivals to the north.Lesson 6.3administratorDefini&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.bureaucracyDefini&on an organized group of hired officials, especially governmentalPart of speechnounUse in sentenceThe governor is at the head of the state bureaucracy.
OER PROJECT:WH APUNIT 6VOCAB GUIDEUnless otherwise noted, this work is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Credit: “World History AP Vocab Guide”, OER Project, www.oerproject.com/6customsDefini&on the governmental office that administers trade and collects taxes on imports and exportsPart of speechnounUse in sentenceThe Customs House is where Bri;sh officials determined tax policies for the Gold Coast colony.indigenousDefini&on having origin in a country or locality; na;vePart of speechadjec;veUse in sentenceThe Indigenous people of Hawaii suffered from illnesses brought by missionaries and other seFlers.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 characteris;cs and any policy or prac;ce 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.rebellionDefini&on an uprising or armed resistance against established authority or a governmentPart of speechnounUse in sentenceThe rebellion against the colonizers was filled with warfare and bloodshed.
OER PROJECT:WH APUNIT 6VOCAB GUIDEUnless otherwise noted, this work is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Credit: “World History AP Vocab Guide”, OER Project, www.oerproject.com/7resistanceDefini&on the act of refusing to comply with something, or the act of ac;ng to prevent or counter somethingPart of speechnounUse in sentenceResistance to colonialism took many different forms, from violence to quiet noncoopera;on.Lesson 6.4colonialismDefini&on the prac;ce of a foreign government exercising poli;cal or economic control of another communityPart of speechnounUse in sentenceColonialism imposed European control over most of Africa in the nineteenth century.imperialismDefini&on the policy of extending the rule or authority of one na;on over others by territorial acquisi;on or through economic or poli;cal dominancePart of speechnounUse in sentenceThe emperor con;nued on his military rampage in the name of imperialism.inferiorityDefini&on state or quality of being less than or lower in social or economic rankPart of speechnounUse in sentenceSome groups have been treated unfairly throughout history, leading to feelings of inferiority.
OER PROJECT:WH APUNIT 6VOCAB GUIDEUnless otherwise noted, this work is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Credit: “World History AP Vocab Guide”, OER Project, www.oerproject.com/8mercenaryDefini&on doing military service for pay alone, especially in a foreign armyPart of speechnounUse in sentenceThe army, with liFle funds, struggled to pay its mercenary soldiers.plantationDefini&on a large estate used for cul;va;ng commercial crops such as rubber, tea, coFon, or coffeePart of speechnounUse in sentenceThis area of the island supports a number of coffee planta;ons.Lesson 6.5ambassadorDefini&on an official who represents their country in another na;onPart of speechnounUse in sentenceThe ambassador met with leaders of the other country to discuss peace talks.economic imperialismDefini&on methodsused by imperial na;onsto dominate the economies of weaker countries for their own benefitPart of speechnounUse in sentenceIn the nineteenth century Britainused economic imperialism to secure favorable trade condi;ons in China and La;n America.indirect ruleDefini&on method of governing colonial territories whereby local allies did most of the governing of the colonyPart of speechnoun
OER PROJECT:WH APUNIT 6VOCAB GUIDEUnless otherwise noted, this work is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Credit: “World History AP Vocab Guide”, OER Project, www.oerproject.com/9Use in sentenceThe Bri;sh oOen used indirect rule in their African colonies to save money and reduce resistance.isolationismDefini&on policyof staying out of the affairs of other groups or na;onsPart of speechnounUse in sentenceAOerWorld War I, the American government prac;ced isola;onismin order to avoid future global conflicts.modernizationDefini&on the process or act of upda;ng or redesigning something to make it look new or contemporaryPart of speechnounUse in sentenceModerniza;on allows for technological and scien;fic advancements.reparationsDefini&on payment required of a defeated na;on by the victors, for damages, alleged atroci;es, or other injuryPart of speechnounUse in sentenceGermany was forced to make repara;ons aOer World War I.Lesson 6.6migra;onDefini&on the movement of persons from one country or locality to anotherPart of speechnounUse in sentenceA few years ago, some people began to make maps of the migra;on routes of birds.
OER PROJECT:WH APUNIT 6VOCAB GUIDEUnless otherwise noted, this work is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Credit: “World History AP Vocab Guide”, OER Project, www.oerproject.com/10refugeeDefini&on aperson who has been forced to leave their home because of war, persecu;on, or disastersPart of speechnounUse in sentenceWars in the Balkans in the 1990s created hundreds of thousands of refugees who fled to other parts of Europe.ruralDefini&on related to the countryside rather than towns or ci;esPart of speechadjec;veUse in sentenceBefore the Industrial Revolu;on, most Europeans lived in rural areas and worked small farms.slave tradeDefini&on the system of buying and selling human beings as slavesPart of speechnounUse in sentenceThe transatlan;c slave trade led to the forced reloca;on of millions of Africans into new forms of slavery.urbanDefini&on of or pertaining to a city or townPart of speechadjec;veUse in sentenceNew York City is one of the most populous urban areas in the United States.Lesson 6.7aboli;onDefini&on the act of doing away with somethingPart of speechnoun
OER PROJECT:WH APUNIT 6VOCAB GUIDEUnless otherwise noted, this work is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Credit: “World History AP Vocab Guide”, OER Project, www.oerproject.com/11Use in sentenceIn his speeches, he called for the aboli;on of slavery.colonizationDefini&on the act or process of forming coloniesPart of speechnounUse in sentenceColoniza;on of the Americas occurred aOer Columbus discovered them in 1492.decolonizationDefini&on the process or act of freeing a colony or elimina;ng colonialismPart of speechnounUse in sentenceThe decoloniza;on process leO many previous colonies in shambles, due to economic dependence and arbitrary borders made by colonizers.migrationDefini&on the movement of persons from one country or locality to anotherPart of speechnounUse in sentenceA few years ago, some people began to make maps of the migra;on routes of birds.realignmentDefini&on afundamental shiO in the balance of power, usually within a poli;cal systemPart of speechnounUse in sentenceIn the 1960s, the Democra;c Party supported civil rights legisla;on and as a result, many white Southerners shiOed to the Republican Party.Lesson 6.8colonialism
OER PROJECT:WH APUNIT 6VOCAB GUIDEUnless otherwise noted, this work is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Credit: “World History AP Vocab Guide”, OER Project, www.oerproject.com/12Defini&on the prac;ce of a foreign government exercising poli;cal or economic control of another communityPart of speechnounUse in sentenceColonialism imposed European control over most of Africa in the nineteenth century.indigenousDefini&on having origin in a country or locality; na;vePart of speechadjec;veUse in sentenceThe Indigenous people of Hawaii suffered from illnesses brought by missionaries and other seFlers.