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Neocolonialism

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The practice of using economic, political, or cultural pressure to control or influence other countries, rather than direct military force or political control, particularly relevant to Latin American economic dependence on foreign capital.

AP course connection

Topic 9.4: 9.4 Economics in the Global Age

Unit 9
Neocolonialism Definition for AP World History: Modern | Fiveable