Do Now – Write something in your notebook that you know about China’s culture, history, etc.,

Write: “Chapter 12 – Asian Imperialism” at the head of your notes

Entering the 1800s, China is doing well on its own… but problems arise The ruling Qing dynasty declined because of internal and external pressures: 1.Internal – corruption, peasant unrest, incompetence, growing population, food shortages 2.External – intense external pressure applied to Chinese society by the modern West

British start selling Opium – highly addictive drug – make a huge profit Opium is grown in northern India under the British East India Company and then shipped directly to Chinese markets.

Read Chinese ambassador, Lin Zexu’s ( ghee-shoe ) appeal to Queen Victoria. What was he asking for? Imagine you are Queen Victoria – write a brief response.

Safari Montage Video – China (Chapter 1, second section – 3 min 6 sec)

The Boxer Rebellion, also known as the Society of Righteous and Harmonious Fists, derives its name from what practice or idea?

The Boxer Rebellion – What is the goal?

1853, Commodore Matthew Perry, fleet of American warships arrive in Edo Bay (Tokyo). Perry sought to, “bring a singular and isolated people into the family of civilized nations” Brought with him a letter from president Millard Fillmore 1853, Commodore Matthew Perry, fleet of American warships arrive in Edo Bay (Tokyo). Perry sought to, “bring a singular and isolated people into the family of civilized nations” Brought with him a letter from president Millard Fillmore

1.Asked for better treatment of sailors shipwrecked on the Japanese islands 2.Opening of foreign relations between the United States and Japan Question ultimately decided by the guns of Commodore Perry’s ships. Under military pressure, Japan granted concessions, or political compromises 1.Asked for better treatment of sailors shipwrecked on the Japanese islands 2.Opening of foreign relations between the United States and Japan Question ultimately decided by the guns of Commodore Perry’s ships. Under military pressure, Japan granted concessions, or political compromises

Meiji Emperor Emperor Mutsuhito Pronounced May-jee

The Meiji Restoration marks a major change to Japanese society One example – the samurai class is eliminated

To compete, Japan would also have to expand. Goes to war with China over control of Korea, Japan wins, also acquires Taiwan Defeat Russia’s Baltic fleet in the Russo-Japanese War 1905

Western Influences What does Japan take from the West? Influences Constitution modeled after Germany Established Colonial Empire Compulsory military service Women’s Rights Movement Universal Education Baseball introduced

Looking ahead: The Americas Who had control of South America leading up to the 1800 s? Not sure? Consider the language of the people…

Who might the figures in the picture represent? What might be the suggestion?

Latin America It is called Latin America because people speak either Spanish or Portuguese, both of which are derived from Latin

Central America

Today in Class: The United States & Imperialism Do Now What is the Monroe Doctrine?

After the Napoleonic wars, Spain and Portugal wanted their colonies back The United States wanted to see the new republics stay independent In 1823 President James Monroe issued the Monroe Doctrine warning Europeans to stay out of the Americas, and the US would stay out of Europe

Why attack the Philippines?

The United States fights Spain so that Cuba may become independent. The United States gains land –Guam (Pacific Island) –The Philippines –Puerto Rico

Panama Canal US wanted to build a canal through Colombia to cut sailing time from the east coast to the west coast in half Colombia wouldn’t give or sell us land so… Teddy Roosevelt supported a rebellion that led to Panama becoming independent from Colombia and allowing us to build the canal The canal opened in 1914 The U.S. controlled the canal until Dec 31, 1999

Like water steps, A system of channel locks raise and lower ships across the change in elevation.