Definition: Imperialism (scroll down for answer)       Definition: Imperialism Imperialism is when one powerful nation takes over another territory and enforces their political, economic, and social ideals onto the conquered. Typically, this was rationalized through Social Darwinism, or a belief in "survival of the fittest." Most European nations imperialized in the middle to late nineteenth century. Britain amassed the greatest Empire. Their main focus was Africa and Asia. Click here for next flash card.      Back to eFlashcard headquarters