| Term | Definition |
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globalization |
Refers to the fact that the economies of all of the nations of the world are increasingly interconnected. |
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urbanization |
The transition from a rural society to a predominantly urban (city) society. |
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imperialism |
Is a policy used by strong nations to control and profit from weaker nations, by exerting political and economic control over the weaker nation. |
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progressivism |
A political philosophy developed in the 1890's that represented the interest of the people over the interest of big business. |