Empires and Encounters

1450-1750

PRACTICE THIS ONE . . . 5 minute pre-write

Analyze the similarities and differences in the results of TWO of the empires below in the 15th to 18th centuries.

•Spanish Empire•Russian Empire•Ottoman Empire

Empires & Encounters1450-1750

Comparative Essay Test - Thursday

Spanish EmpireRussian Empire

Qing/Manchu EmpireOttoman Empire

Mughal Empire

Analyze the similarities and differences in how two empires conquered and controlled their empires from 1450 to 1750.

Analyze the similarities and differences in the results of two empires in the 15th to 18th centuries.

• Spanish Empire (including Lands of the Aztecs/Incas and Sugar Colonies)• Russian Empire• Qing/Manchu Empire• Ottoman Empire• Mughal Empire

Analyze the similarities and differences in how two empires conquered and controlled their empires from 1450 to 1750.

FOR EACH EMPIRE – write “the most important thing” about how they conquered or controlled their Empire.• Spanish Empire (including Lands of the

Aztecs/Incas and Sugar Colonies)• Russian Empire• Qing/Manchu Empire• Ottoman Empire• Mughal Empire

Analyze the similarities and differences in the results of two empires in the 15th to 18th centuries.

FOR EACH EMPIRE – write a result of the empire-Use the SPICE categories.• Spanish Empire (including Lands of the

Aztecs/Incas and Sugar Colonies)• Russian Empire• Qing/Manchu Empire• Ottoman Empire• Mughal Empire

“Things” to compare . . . Strong military (gunpowder weapons) Motives – Reasons to conquer new lands, Who

supported conquest? Religion – (except China) motives, tolerance or

conversion Land Empires vs. Maritime Empires/Regional vs.

Global Conquering established societies vs. creating a

whole new society Colonization as a means of control What else allowed the Empires to “win”?

How did Empires conquer and control their empire?

Russian Empire

Qing/Manchu Dynasty of China

Ottoman Empire

Social Results◦New social structures or social classes◦Ethnic groups

Political Results◦New types of political structures/colonies◦How to incorporate conquered people◦Bureaucracy

Interaction between humans & environment◦Demographic Impact – population changes,

shifts, ethnic changes◦Environmental impact – the Great

Dying/Disease, the Columbian Exchange, Plantations, Deforestation

Results of Empire-Building

Cultural Results◦Religion-pressure to convert or religious

tolerance◦Cultural diffusion or cultural separation

Economic Results◦plantation economies◦Gain / loss of wealth◦New trade routes

Results of Empire-Building

Comparative Essay - Practice

Analyze the similarities and differences in how two empires conquered and controlled their empires from 1450 to 1750.

European Maritime Empires Qing/Manchu Empire Ottoman Empire

Take 5 minutes to pre-write similarities & differences in your notebook.

Comparative Essay - Practice

Analyze the similarities and differences in how two empires conquered and controlled their empires from 1450 to 1750.

European Maritime Empires Qing/Manchu Empire Ottoman Empire

For a similarity or difference, write a piece of evidence AND analysis.

Comparative Essay Thurs 1-17

Analyze the similarities and differences in the results of two empires in the 15th to 18th centuries.

European Maritime Empires Russian Empire Ottoman Empire

Take 5 minutes to pre-write similarities & differences in your notebook.

For a similarity or difference, write a piece of evidence AND a piece of analysis.