1. AGE OF colonization Unit 2 VOCABULARY WORDS

2. Colonization
Setting up a colony away from one’s place of origin

3. MONOPOLY
The exclusive control of the supply and trade in a commodity or service

4. EXPLOITATION
The act of treating someone unfairly in order to benefit their work

5. MISSIONARIES
Religious missions meant to promote religion in a foreign country

6. COMPETITION
A test of skill or ability

7. WHITE MAN’S BURDEN
White colonizers believed it was their responsibility to teach non- whites their culture.

8. IMPERIALISM
Spreading a country’s power and influence through diplomacy or military force

9. NATURAL RESOURCES
Materials from nature used for economic gain

10. TRIANGLE TRADE ROUTE
System of crops, slaves and good traded between Africa, the Caribbean and American colonies

11. MIDDLE PASSAGE
The sea journey undertaken by slave ships from West Africa to the West Indies