Module 17: Imperialism Crossword

The seizure of a country or territory by a stronger counter
Belief that one race is superior than others
A social theory, based on Charles Darwin idea of evolution and natural selection; only the fittest would survive with wealth and success, all others were inferior
European Nations met in 1884-85 to lay down rules for the division of Africa
An interest in taking land for this aspect
Human-made waterway connecting the Red Sea to the Mediterranean Sea.
The country in charge of the labor of the Suez Canal
The country overseeing the financial control of the Suez Canal
Countries that border the Pacific OCean
A major crop in Southeast Asia for plantation agriculture
Trading company that established control over most of the Indonesian islands.
Economies grew based on ___ or goods that could be sold on the world market.
Country that asserted power over Vietnam
The country (present day) that maintained its independence throughout the colonial period.
A country acquired by the United States due to the Spanish-American War.
Act passed in 1890 that eliminated tariffs (taxes) on all sugar entering the United States.
Which state did U.S. business leaders push to annex?
19th Century Latin America leaders that were able to hold power due to the backing of the military
United States controlled the tollgate, opened in 1914, for the crossroads of world trade
How many years did it take to complete the Panama Canal?
In 1999 who took control of the world crossroads tollgate?
What riches were found in South Africa that pushed expansion of European countries colonization?