Imperial consolidation and Liberal rule, c1890–1914 key terms

Protectorate

A state that is controlled and protected by another, often used in the context of colonial rule where a local ruler maintains some authority under the oversight of a colonial power.

Imperialism

A policy or ideology of extending a country's power and influence through colonization, military force, or other means, particularly prevalent during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Morley-Minto Reforms

A set of constitutional reforms introduced in 1909 that aimed to increase Indian representation in governance.

Economic Dependency

A situation where a country's economy is heavily reliant on another, often leading to exploitation and lack of self-sufficiency.

Protectorate

A state that is controlled and protected by another, often used in the context of British colonial rule where local rulers maintained some authority under British oversight.

Economic Imperialism

A form of imperialism where a country exerts control over another nation's economy, often through investments and trade agreements.

Imperial Federation

A concept promoted by Joseph Chamberlain advocating for a closer union of the British Empire's colonies and Britain.

Paternalism

A policy or practice of treating subject peoples as if they were children, often justifying imperial rule as a civilizing mission.

Imperialism

A policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonization, military force, or other means.

Cultural Imperialism

The practice of promoting the culture or language of one nation in another, often leading to the dominance of the former.

Imperialism

The policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonization, military force, or other means.

Colonial Administration

The system of governance established by a colonial power to manage its colonies and territories.