Europeans Claim Muslim Lands Mr. Barchetto Notes #5

The Sick Man of Europe Background~ The Muslim Ottoman Empire stretched from Hungary in the north, around the Black Sea, and across Egypt all the way west to the borders of Morocco. However, during the last 300 years there were many factors leading to a steady decline; making it ripe for European imperialism. Today we will look at 5 major factors.

Ottoman Empire in 1683 Ottoman Empire by 1915

1. Death of Suleyman I Succession of weak rulers Factions created Use pg. 786 and list the problems after Suleyman’s death Succession of weak rulers Factions created Corruption Economic decline

2. Rise of Nationalism Inspired groups within the Ottoman Empire to fight for self rule Use pg.786 and list two of the groups which fight for their independence from the Ottoman Empire. The growing weakness of the Empire became very apparent to European powers by 1830.

3. Geopolitics Use pg. 786 to identify the term geopolitics World Powers try to gain control of the Ottoman Empire because of it’s Geographic Location The strategic location and the products of the Ottoman Empire made it very appealing to outside powers. World powers soon formed alliances in order to gain control of the Ottoman Empire.

Ottoman Empire in 1683 Ottoman Empire by 1915

4. Construction of the Suez Canal Use pg.788-89 to answer the following questions Where is the Suez Canal? What is the significance of it’s’ location? Muhammad Ali’s desire to modernize Egypt led to the construction of the Suez Canal under his grandson Isma’il directions. The expensive project was funded by the French and built by Egyptian workers. When Egypt ran into problems paying for the construction Britain insisted on overseeing financial control of the canal. Leading to the British occupation of Egypt in 1882.

4. Construction of the Suez Canal Egypt has idea… Egypt can’t pay Britain Finances Britain occupies the canal and Egypt until 1882

Mediterranean Sea Saudi Egypt Suez canal Arabia Red Sea

5. Discovery of oil in Persia Iran (Persia)

5. Discovery of oil in Persia Expand on each of the statements below using pg.789-90 No Money to Develop… European Businesses… Rebellion… Russia & Britain…

The Result: Spheres of Influence Economic Imperialism Europeans countries gain control by creating: Spheres of Influence Economic Imperialism