1. Bell Work 10/19/16
How did the Berlin Conference influence colonial imperialism?
Describe the change brought by the Sepoy Rebellion of India?

2. Reach of Imperialism
Chapter 12

3. New Imperialism
Chapter 12/Section 1
W. 14 Cite strong and thorough evidence to support analysis of the causes of 19th century European imperialism, role of Social Darwinism, desire for political power, and search for natural resources and new markets as a prelude to the Berlin Conference. (C,E,G,H,P).
W. 15 Describe the Berlin Conference and rise of modern colonialism in the late 19th century and describe the impact of colonization on indigenous populations by such nations as England, France, Germany, Italy, and the U.S. (C,G,H,P).

4. Why it Matters
Western governments took control of many colonies and governments around the world, spreading the ideas of Westernization.

5. Imperialism
Imperialism is the extension of a nation’s power over other lands.
Reasons for Imperialism
1.Economic motives-gaining resources and raw materials
2;Military- gaining strategic locations
3.Nationalism- the idea that their nation was superior

6. Colonial Takeover in Asia
Britain
Took the colonies of Singapore and Burma
France
Made Vietnam a protectorate
Created French Indochina (Cambodia, Laos, Tonkin)

7. Colonial Takeover in Asia
United States
Gained the Philippines after the Spanish American War (1898)
Thailand
Remained independent and served as a buffer between Britain and France

8. Colonial Rule Styles of Rule
Indirect Rule- local rulers are allowed to keep their authority.
This was cheaper and did not affect the culture as much
Direct Rule- local rulers were replaced by new ones from the colonizing country.

9. Colonial Rule Impact Asia began to adopt some of western civilization.
British Imperialism
Colonial Rule
Impact
Asia began to adopt some of western civilization.
It developed conflict between the nationalists.

10. Imperialism in Africa
Chapter 12/Section 2
W. 17: Compare the progression of imperialistic claims on the African continent using historical maps. (G,H,P).
W. 18 Students can describe the independence struggles of the colonized regions of the world including imperialism in Africa (Zulu Wars, Ashanti Wars, and Ethiopia struggle to remain independent). (H,P).

11. British Imperialism
Why it Matters
By the 1900s, virtually all of Africa came under European control, thus bringing Westernization to Africa.

12. West Africa European states were interested in Africa’s raw materials.
By 1874, Great Britain annexed the west coastal states of Africa because of gold.

13. Suez Canal
North Africa
Egypt became a separate state in 1805 under the leadership of Muhammad Ali.
Suez Canal
Called “lifeline to India.”
The desire for economic growth led Europeans to want a canal to connect the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea.
Built in 1854 by the French, Ferdinand de Lesseps.
Suez Canal

14. Livingstone and Stanely
Central Africa
In 1841 Scottish missionary, David Livingstone, explored Central Africa to try to open up trade and Christianity.
Henry Stanley continued Livingstone’s efforts in 1870 by having King Leopold II of Belgium become the driving force of colonization in Central Africa.

15. East Africa By 1885, Britain and Germany became rivals in East Africa.
European countries met at the Berlin Conference in 1885 at which they decided the land claims for both Britain and Germany in Africa.

16. Boer War
South Africa
The greatest European influence took place in South Africa.
Cecil Rhodes wanted to connect South Africa to Egypt through railroad
Boer War
The Boer Republic were a group of Dutch descendants that resented British colonization and despised the native Africans.
The Boer’s and British broke out in war from in which the British won and created the independent Union of South Africa.

17. Effects of African Imperialism
PBS: Scramble for Africa
Effects of African Imperialism
The British ruled mostly by indirect rule, so their colonies kept their traditions and culture.
The French mostly ruled by direct rule, so they forced the natives to assimilate to their own culture.
It forced westernization influenced in African society and thought.

18. Bell Work 10/19/16 Why was the Suez Canal the “lifeline to India?”
Explain the Boer War.

19. British Rule in India
Chapter 12/Section 3
W. 20: Explain the transfer in 1858 of government to Great Britain on the Indian Subcontinent following the Sepoy Rebellion. (G,H,P).

20. British Empire: 6:15
Why it Matters
British control brought stability and Westernization to India, but the desire for independence created a greater interest in renewing Indian culture and history.

21. Great Rebellion of India
When the Moguls declined in 1857, the British became involved in India.
India’s distrust of Britain led to a revolt known as the Great Rebellion, or First War of Independence.

22. Great Rebellion of India
Queen Victoria
Great Rebellion of India
Causes
Sepoys, Indian soldiers hired by Britain, refused to fight because of their religious beliefs and were put into prison for mutiny.
The Sepoys went on a rampage that spread throughout India.
Effect
Britain stopped the rebellion, and Queen Victoria became Empress of India in 1877, making India known as “Jewel in the Crown.”
It sparked a stronger sense of India nationalism.

23. British Rule
British Rule in India
Britain ruled by direct rule and changed their education system to learn British culture and history.
The British rule severely hurt the Indian natives economically by destroying local industries and collecting taxes.
This caused the natives to develop a strong nationalist movement.
The greatest leader of the Indian nationalist movement was Mohandas Gandhi, who would lead a movement for Indian independence by 1947.

24. Imperialism in Latin America
Chapter 12/Section 4
W. 21: Describe American imperialism in the Philippines and the Philippine-American war led by Emilio Aguinaldo. (G,H,P).
W. 22: Cite evidence from text to describe movement by Emiliano Zapata, Francisco Madero, Pancho Villa, and Venustiano Carranza in Mexico stemming from the desire for land reform and democratic participation. (G,H,P).

25. Why it Matters
The United States became a powerful influence in Latin America but social and economic problems in the region led to distress.

26. Megastructures
Panama Canal
U.S. in Latin America
In 1903, President Theodore Roosevelt supported Panama’s fight for independence and was granted a 10-mile strip of land in which the U.S built the Panama Canal in 1914.
This allowed for much faster travel from the Atlantic to Pacific Ocean.

27. Ballot Box Bunny
U.S. in Latin America
In 1904, President Roosevelt created the Roosevelt Corollary which he said the U.S. could intervene in any Latin American nation.
By 1913, President William Taft was known for dollar diplomacy which is sending financial resources to help strengthen Latin America
These policies caused Latin America to become dependent on the U.S.

28. Revolution in Mexico Causes
Storm that Swept Mexico
Revolution in Mexico
Causes
From , dictator Porfirio Dίaz created a centralized Mexico that would lead to a revolution
In 1911, moderate Francisco Madero took over but proved ineffective which led to two uprisings.
Emiliano Zapata led a revolt to take land by force and give it to the people.
Pancho Villa led attacks in Mexico and the United States for reform.
Pancho Villa

29. Revolution in Mexico Effect
It helped create a more democratic and politically stabled Mexico.
It hurt Mexico economically and caused them to rely on foreign investors.