<p> World Geography Vocabulary List #10 # Vocabulary Word Definition 1. Expansionism A policy of expansion of territory or currency: the colonial expansionism of Europe in the 19th century. 2. Imperialism (Synonym The policy of extending the rule or authority of for Colonialism) an empire or nation over foreign countries, or of acquiring and holding colonies and dependencies. 3. Colonialism (Synonym for The control or governing influence of a nation Imperialism) over a dependent country, territory, or people. "The British colonization of America" 4. Migration When groups of people move from one place to another. 5. Empire A group of nations or peoples ruled over by an emperor, empress, or other powerful sovereign or government: usually a territory of greater extent than a kingdom, as the former British Empire, French Empire, Russian Empire, Byzantine Empire, or Roman Empire. You should:</p><p> Know how to spell these words.  Know what they mean in your own words (The exact definition listed above may not appear on a test. The definition may not appear at all.)</p>