european imperialism and civil rights

EUROPEAN IMPERIALISM AND

CIVIL RIGHTS

Nathan Gilson7th Grade Social StudiesSouthwest Middle School

EUROPEAN IMPERIALISM

The time during the 1800’s and 1900’s when European countries claimed large territories in Africa and Asia.

DIRECT RULE

The system used by countries like France where they directly controlled everything done in their colonies.

INDIRECT RULE

The system used by countries like England where they allowed colonies to rule themselves as long as they benefit the mother country.

CIVIL RIGHTS

Rights given to every citizen of a country.

APARTHEID

The word used to describe an official policy of separation between white and non-white citizens in South Africa.

SEGREGATION

An official government policy of keeping people separated or ruling people differently.

ANC (AFRICAN NATIONAL CONGRESS) A political party formed to work toward equality and the end of apartheid in South Africa.

CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE

A non-violent way to protest against government laws by refusing to follow laws you don’t agree with.

EMPIRE

A mother country and all of its colonies and territories that it controls.

PICTURE CREDIT TO…

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