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IMPERIALISM
Define - What is imperialism?the extension of a nation’s power over
other lands
“new imperialism” vs. “old” Before - more content with trade and
cooperation Now - total control over the territories
and resources
KINDS OF RULE
Indirect rule – local rulers allowed to keep their authority and status in a new colonial setting.
Direct rule – local elites replaced with new imperial officials and rulers.
Overall main goal was to exploit the resources of the land
PRIMARY SOURCE QUESTIONS
1. What is the message of the author?2. List the motives for wanting this area
of land and underline/highlight in the text.
3. How does the second letter respond to the message of the first?
Motives For the New Imperialism
Economic
Political
Cultural
Scientific
EUROPEAN CLAIMS IN AFRICA
What motive of imperialism did each of the following events reflect? Suez Canal Berlin Conference Boer War Belgian Congo
AFRICAN RESISTANCEThe Zulu Ethiopia
French West Africa German East Africa
BRITISH INDIAEuropean Imperialism
BELL RINGER – 1/15/13
Which factor do you think influenced/caused the expansion of Imperialism more, new technologies or weakening empires? Explain your answer.
EARLY BRITISH IN INDIAEast India Trading Co. Created to control trade between Britain,
India, and East Asia The empire began to fall apart, and the E.
I. Co. took advantage by keeping India in chaos.
Once in control changed society Education system English language British laws Religion (Christian)
CONT.
Sepoy Mutiny sepoy – Indian soldiers who fought in the
British army New rifle was the spark Violence by both sides
As a result, British government took over the rule of India.
THE JEWEL IN THE BRITISH CROWN Era known as the Raj – rule Indian Civil Service (ICS) – government agency
ruling India Educated Indian frustrated (prejudice)
Changes during the Raj Increased infrastructure Exploitation of resources (cotton) Ruined existing industry
INDIAN NATIONALISM
Indian elites and middle class resent the lack of say in government
Indian National Congress (INC) – Established by English speaking Hindus Grew to become more radical in demands Partitioning of Bengal (nationalism) Boycott of British goods
Muslim League – feared growth of Hindus and wanted to protect Indian Muslims
ASIAN IMPERIALISMSection 2
FOOT IN THE DOOR
Chinese did not view Europeans were important Trade restricted to one city Qing Dynasty loosing power
3 Different perspectives Western governments Qing government Chinese merchants
Summarize the events and their opinions of each event based on their assigned perspective.
VARYING PERSPECTIVES
Opium War Taiping Rebellion Boxer Rebellion 1911 Revolution
Opium War Taiping Rebellion
Boxer Rebellion
Revolution of 1911
Chinese Govt. (Qing
Dynasty)
Western Govts.
Chinese Merchan
ts
U.S. / JAPANESE RELATIONS
Early Japan limited contact Treaty of Kanagawa – between U.S. and
Japan; allowed American ships to stop at 2 ports.
5 more opened later Found humiliating Contributed for nationalism
MEIJI RESTORATION
Shogun had true power (supreme military ruler)
Resented for giving in to demands
Emperor Meiji restored the emperor’s power
Believed best preservation of power is to modernize and reform to western ideas
MEIJI REFORMS
Traveled to the U.S. and Europe to learn about Western traditions All children required to attend school Adopted U.S. military customs Industrialization Built vast infrastructure
IMPERIAL POWER Forced Korea to open
ports Sino-Japanese War –
Japan and China sent troops; defeat for China
Russo-Japanese War – Russian competition over Manchuria and Korea; treaty signed
Showed an Asian power could defeat a European Power
Effects on China Effects on Japan
Political
Economic
Cultural
Military
S.E. ASIA
Dutch – sugar and coffee plantations British compete with Dutch French Indochina through missionaries Napoleon III sent fleet and conquered
Vietnam and later Laos and Cambodia Set up infrastructure but hindered
industrialism Siam only independent nation
IMPERIALISM IN LATIN AMERICASection 4
GROWING U.S. INFLUENCE
Unrest in Cuba Philippines Columbia (today Panama)
United States deemed it necessary to intervene in order to preserve peace and protect interests in the regions.
YELLOW JOURNALISM
You will create a radio broadcast about one the following events. Uprising in Cuba Spanish-American War Revolt in the Philippines Panama uprisings Roosevelt Corollary
Each must reflect the style of yellow journalism – over exaggeration of events to convince your audience that war/intervention is justified.
Requirements: 3 minutes long Mention at least 2
people/countries involved other than U.S.
5 specific facts about the event
In the style of Yellow journalism
Written transcript to turn in
SCRAMBLE FOR AFRICA
European Imperialism
FIRST THINGS FIRST…
Travel was difficult. Had to set up infrastructure in order to communicate and transport goods. Railroads Telegraphs Steam ships
Disease Weapon technology
SUEZ CANAL
Began Britain’s influence in Egypt
Linked Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea
Link to India
Egypt became British protectorate – a territory that has its own government but it controlled by a foreign power.
BELGIAN CONGO Owned by Leopold II, king of Belgium Wanted personal gain and fortune abuse of the people
AFRICAN RESISTANCE
Zulu tribe in South Africa Ethiopia versus the Italians
Natives of French and German territories tried to fight for independence and failed. Maji or “magic water”