Concepts and Terms


How did historical globalization and imperialism shape today's world?

As you progress through this unit, ask the following questions.

  • What is imperialism?
  • Why did imperialism occur?
  • How do imperialism and globalization differ?
  • What form did imperialism take in Canada? In India?
  • What was the impact of imperialism on Indigenous and non-Indigenous people?


In this unit, you will learn more about the following big ideas:

  • Globalization has been a factor since the first civilizations formed.

  • Cultures and societies throughout history have become interconnected for various reasons.

  • Imperialism is a form of globalization in which one nation dominates and exploits another.

  • Imperialism occurred for many reasons.

  • Imperialism had positive, negative, and unexpected results for nations, Aboriginal people, people from imperialist nations, and the entire world



The following are important words in this unit. Select the word to read the definition, or look in the online glossary.

Adam Smith

capitalism

colonialism

colony

common good

communism

cultural contact

cultural imperialism

cultural relativism

cross-cultural sensitivity

depopulation

empire

Enlightenment

ethnocentrism

eurocentrism

imperialism

immigration

individualism

industrialization

Industrial Revolution

invisible hand

laissez-faire

Karl Marx

means of production

mercantilism

socialism

Social Darwinism

sovereignty

trade