Middle School (7th Grade SS) – The Age of Imperialism – Flashcards
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alliance (n)
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a union between people, groups, countries, etc. in which they work together
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ally (n)
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a country that supports or helps another country in a war
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ally (v)
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to join with another person, group, etc. in order to give or get support
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colonize (v)
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to take control of an area and send people to live there
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colony (n)
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an area that is controlled by or belongs to a country and is usually far away from it
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empire (n)
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a group of countries or regions that are controlled by one ruler or one government
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empire (n)
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a group of countries or regions that are ruled by an emperor or empress
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emperor (n)
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a man who rules an empire
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empress (n)
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a woman who rules an empire
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imperialism (n)
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a policy or practice by which a country increases its power by gaining control over other areas of the world
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count noun
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refers to a noun that can be counted, like "pen," or "student." These nouns do work with the articles "a" or "an" or a number in front of them.
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noncount noun
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refers to a noun that cannot be counted, like the nouns "sand" and "hair." These nouns do not work with the articles "a" or "an" in front of them.
