Social Studies 10-1 Chapters 5-8 Study Guide Rated A+

Social Studies 10-1 Chapters 5-8 Study Guide Rated A+ Colonialism the policy of practicing and acquiring full or partial political power over another country Paternalism the policy or practice on the part of people in positions of authority of restricting the freedom and responsibilities of those subordinate to them in the subordinates' supposed best interest. Indian Act Act that defines who is and isn't indian Imperialism one countries domination over another Hudson's Bay Company the oldest company in Canada. controlled most of the fur trade and owned Rupert's land. Plantation large estate farmed by many workers Fur Trade the trading of goods for animal skins Ethnocentrism Belief in the superiority of one's nation or ethnic group. accomodation adapting one's current understandings (schemas) to incorporate new information Assimilation one group of people becoming more like another group Grand Exchange A trading process that began when Christopher Columbus brought seeds, fruit trees, and livestock to the Americas, where they were cultivated and became staples. In return, native North American species were exported to Europe. This exchange expanded to include different countries and products around the world. Apartheid a policy or system of segregation or discrimination on grounds of race. United Nations an organization of independent states formed in 1945 to promote international peace and security Residential Schools Boarding schools where Aboriginal children were sent and forced to adopt English ways.