| 1. | the policy of extending the rule or authority of an empire or nation over foreign countries,
or of acquiring and holding colonies and dependencies.
na⋅tion⋅al⋅ism [nash-uh-nl-iz-uh m, nash-nuh-liz-]  Show IPA–noun| 1. | national spirit or aspirations. |
| 2. | devotion and loyalty to one's own nation; patriotism.
mis⋅sion⋅ar⋅y
[mish-uh-ner-ee] Show IPA noun, plural -ar⋅ies, adjective–noun Also, mis⋅sion⋅er.| 1. | a person sent by a church into an area to carry on evangelism or other activities, as educational or hospital work. |
| 2. | a person strongly in favor of a program, set of principles, etc., who attempts to persuade or convert others. |
| 3. | a person who is sent on a mission.
de⋅for⋅est [dee-fawr-ist, -for-] Show IPA–verb (used with object)to divest or clear of forests or trees: Poor planning deforested the area in ten years.
natural resource
n. A material source of wealth, such as timber, fresh water, or a mineral deposit,
that occurs in a natural state and has economic value.
Causes of Imperialism... ( you only need 3 )
Nationalism - A cause of imperialism because people had such great
pride in their country that they believed they should expand their beliefs
and culture across the globe.
industrialism - A cause of Imperialism because countries with factories were looking for other countries with natural resources that could be used to make goods. For example, Africa had an abundance of rubber. Therefore Britain and France began to take interest in Africa.
natural resources - A cause of Imperialism because countries that were more industrialized were looking for
countries with natural resources that they could use to make goods.
military - A cause of imperialism because they wanted military bases around the world. This would help them
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