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The Sphere of influence (SOI), was a type of control system that Imperialist nations maintained over colonies. It was even less influential than a Protectorate. The main facet of and SOI system of control was an economic connection, or dependency, of the colony on the Imperial overlord. The Imperialist nation maintain indirect control over the colony through this economic bridge, rarely directly intervening with political issues in the colony. An example of an SOI nation was China, which was blanketed by multiple spheres of influence from many European nations, such as the British and the Dutch.

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Created by: Charlie and Dirk (May 20, 2009)