1. Vocabulary of Colonization and Imperialism
The –isms(ish)
Vocabulary of
Colonization and Imperialism

2. Colonization Definition:
The act or process of establishing a colony or colonies
Think about the 13 Colonies!

3. Imperialism
The practice of having power over a nation/region by gaining authority/control over political and economic activities.

4. Partition(-ing)
To divide into parts or shares.

5. Artificial Boundaries
Boundaries or borders that are not formed naturally.
Remember that artificial boundaries created in the Ottoman Empire?

6. Civil War
Fight between opposing (opposite) groups within a country in hope to gain control.

7. Closing In 4+ complete (strong) sentences explain the following:
What did Africa have that Europeans wanted? And how/why did it lead to the Partitioning of Africa
Use evidence from the maps (natural resource/colonization) to defend your answer
“In the map I saw, _______________________”