European imperial control refers to the dominance exerted by European powers over other regions through colonization, military occupation, economic exploitation, or political influence.
Related terms
Sphere of Influence: A region or area where an external power holds significant influence without direct political control.
Indirect Rule: A system where colonial powers governed their colonies through local intermediaries rather than directly imposing their own administration.
White Man's Burden: An idea used by Europeans to justify imperialism; it claimed that it was the duty of Europeans to bring civilization and progress to the people of non-European regions.