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”