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Imperialism
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1. Imperialism The takeover of a country or territory by a stronger nation with the intent of dominating the political, economic, and social life of the people of that nation. The takeover of a country or territory by a stronger nation with the intent of dominating the political, economic, and social life of the people of that nation.
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Imperialistic World
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2. **Nationalism motivated European nations to compete for colonial possessions. Europeans forced colonized countries to trade on European terms 2. **Nationalism motivated European nations to compete for colonial possessions. Europeans forced colonized countries to trade on European terms
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3. REASONS A) Increase trade by providing market for manufactured goods B) Gain sources for raw materials
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C) Secure military advantages D) Increase prestige E) Share religious and cultural beliefs
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4. Forms of Imperialism A) Colonies-land controlled by a distant nation (complete control Colonization during Colonization during Age of Exploration Age of Exploration
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A) C olonies-land controlled by a distant nation (Complete control) Great Brit. Controling India
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Colonization around the world
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Colonization of Africa
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B ) Protectorates- a smaller nation is protected by larger from larger nations by a “big brother nation
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Protectorate Protectorate England protects Greece from Ottoman Empire England protects Greece from Ottoman Empire
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C) Sphere of influence-a foreign region in which a nation has control over trade and other economic activities.
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Sphere of Influence
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5. Imperialism in Africa and Asia A) European domination
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B) European conflicts carried to the colonies
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B) European conflicts carrying over B) European conflicts carrying over Boer War (Between the Dutch and the British in South Africa)
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B) European Conflicts- Crimean War
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C) Christian missionary efforts
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D) Spheres of influence in China
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E) Suez Canal – Important trading route in Egypt
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Britain trying to control Egypt
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F) East India Company’s domination of Indian states G) American opening of Japan to trade
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Imperialism in Africa Africa able to keep Europeans out from 1400s to 1800s Africa able to keep Europeans out from 1400s to 1800s (H)Only missionaries and humanitarians traveled to the interior of Africa(they were against slave trade, ex Dr. Livingstone) (H)Only missionaries and humanitarians traveled to the interior of Africa(they were against slave trade, ex Dr. Livingstone)
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Explored and mapped the “Dark Continent” Explored and mapped the “Dark Continent” (I) Racism- one race superior to others
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Dr. Livingstone being found in the Congo
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A) 1882-King Leopold II of Belgium signs treaty to gain lands in the Congo( 80 times larger than Belgium) Belgium Belgium 6. Beginnings of Imperialism
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B) Soon France, Britain, Germany, Italy, Portugal, and Spain were all attempting to gain lands in Africa
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C) Berlin Conference of 1884-85 14 European nations meet 14 European nations meet Could claim land as long as they could prove they could control it Could claim land as long as they could prove they could control it Broke Africa up with little thought of African ethnic or linguistic groups. Broke Africa up with little thought of African ethnic or linguistic groups. No African ruler was informed No African ruler was informed By 1914, only Liberia and Ethiopia free By 1914, only Liberia and Ethiopia free
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Berlin Conference
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7. Responses of colonized peoples A. Armed conflicts Events leading to the Boxer Rebellion) in China a) China Loses Opium War to Britain in 1839 Britain wins Hong Kong in Treaty of Nanjing Britain wins Hong Kong in Treaty of Nanjing
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A. Armed conflicts Events leading to the Boxer Rebellion) in China a) China Loses Opium War to Britain in 1839 Britain wins Hong Kong in Treaty of Nanjing Britain wins Hong Kong in Treaty of Nanjing Taiping Rebellion
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b) In 1870s, Europeans and Japan began to exert “spheres of Influence” over China.
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Japan’s “Sphere of Influence”
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c) U.S. proposes “Open Door Policy” in 1899. Saves U.S. trading rights and Chinese independence
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d. Boxer Rebellion Chinese peasants and workers formed the Society of Harmonious Fists (Boxers). Chinese peasants and workers formed the Society of Harmonious Fists (Boxers). 1900, march on Beijing and hold it for several months 1900, march on Beijing and hold it for several months Dowager Empress supports but not with military Dowager Empress supports but not with military International force of 20,000 troops defeat the Boxers. (Boxer Rebellion) International force of 20,000 troops defeat the Boxers. (Boxer Rebellion)
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Men of the Boxer Rebellion
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Boxer Rebellion ( “Down with the Foreign Devils”
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B) ** Rise of nationalism (first Indian nationalist party founded in the mid-1800s)
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Exit Quiz Imperialism Exit Quiz Imperialism 1. The takeover of a country or territory by a stronger nation with the intent of dominating all aspects of a smaller nations society is referred to as ___________ 1. The takeover of a country or territory by a stronger nation with the intent of dominating all aspects of a smaller nations society is referred to as ___________
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2. ________ motivated European nations to compete for colonial possessions. 2. ________ motivated European nations to compete for colonial possessions. 3. Describe the 3 forms of Imperialism. 3. Describe the 3 forms of Imperialism. 4. Which form of Imperialism do you think a smaller country would want implemented on them? 4. Which form of Imperialism do you think a smaller country would want implemented on them?
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5. What meeting created the picture below? 5. What meeting created the picture below?
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6. What country signed a treaty to receive the Congo (80 times bigger than it) that set off European Imperialism? 6. What country signed a treaty to receive the Congo (80 times bigger than it) that set off European Imperialism? 7. What were the only two nations in Africa unaffected by Imperialism? 7. What were the only two nations in Africa unaffected by Imperialism? 8. What was the war between China and Great Britain that began a period of downfall for China referred to as? 8. What was the war between China and Great Britain that began a period of downfall for China referred to as? 9. What was the revolt of Chinese peasants and farmers referred to as that tried to oust foreigners from China. 9. What was the revolt of Chinese peasants and farmers referred to as that tried to oust foreigners from China.
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10. What form of Imperialism was practiced in China by Imperialistic nations. 10. What form of Imperialism was practiced in China by Imperialistic nations.
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