1. Chapter 11 Section 5 Imperialism in Southeast Asia
Objective: Critique how imperialism affected Southeast Asia
Vocabulary: Pacific Rim, King Mongkut, Emilio Aguinaldo, Annexation, & Queen Liliuokalani
New: Why do you think the United States delayed imperializing other countries? (Explain your reasoning)
Review: Define Geopolitics.
What was the Suez Canal?
Define Raj.

2. Setting the Stage
Pacific Rim: the lands surrounding the Pacific Ocean – especially those in Asia
Western nations desired the Pacific Rim lands for their strategic location along the sea route to China
Westerners also recognized the value of the Pacific colonies as sources of tropical agriculture, minerals, & oil
What is the term for taking over a place based on their strategic location?

3. European Powers Invade the Pacific Rim
The British established a major trading port at Singapore
The French claimed Indochina on the Southeast mainland
The Germans took control of the Marshall Islands, parts of New Guinea, & the Soloman Islands
The lands of Southeast Asia were perfect for plantation agriculture
They produced sugar cane, coffee, cocoa, rubber, coconuts, bananas, & pineapple

4. Dutch Expand Control
The Dutch East India Company actively sought lands in Southeast Asia
The discovery of oil & tin in Indonesia caused the Dutch to take over the entire island chain, calling them the Dutch East Indies
The Dutch sought to make a home in Indonesia
However, when they moved to Indonesia it caused the creation of a rigid social class system
They will fight the British for control of some of the islands

5. Check for Understanding
Why would oil be important to the Europeans?
(Hint: think of the Industrial Revolution)
Sentence Starter: Oil is important to the Europeans because ____________________.

6. British Take the Malayan Peninsula
The British sought a trading base that would serve as a stop for their ships
They found a large, sheltered harbor on Singapore
Today Singapore is still one of the world’s busiest ports
Britain gained colonies in Singapore, Malaysia, & Burma
Britain encouraged Chinese to immigrate to Malaysia causing conflict between native Malays
What was the name of the canal in Egypt, it made trade faster & easier to deliver goods from Southeast Asia to Europe.
What was the name of the canal?
Suez canal will help to make it a busy port

7. French Control Indochina
Napoleon III ordered the French army to invade southern Vietnam after seven French missionaries were killed
French added Laos, Cambodia, & all of Vietnam as colonies
France used a direct colonial management in the region
Roads, harbors, & rail systems improved communication & transportation in the region
It became a melting pot of cultures & religions

8. Check for Understanding
When the French used direct colonial management in Vietnam; who is in charge? Explain.
Local Rulers
The French
Sentence Starter: The ______ are in charge in Vietnam with direct control because _________.

9. Siam Remains Independent
Siam (Thailand) maintained its independence throughout the colonial period
Siamese kings promoted Siam as a neutral zone between the French & the British
Siam modernized under the guidance of King Mongkut
Siam started schools, reformed the legal system, & reorganized the government
They played the British & the French against each other.
Which leader is this similar to that we learned about in Africa?

10. U.S. Imperialism in the Pacific Islands
Because Americans had fought for their independence from Britain, most Americans disliked the idea of colonizing other nations
Others believed the United States should fulfill its destiny as a world power and colonize like the Europeans
Businesses welcomed the opening of new markets & trade possibilities

11. The Philippines Change Hands
The United States acquired the Philippine Islands, Puerto Rico, & Guam as a result of the Spanish-America War in 1898
Filipino nationalists were not happy to trade one colonizer (the Spanish) for another (the Americans)
Emilio Aguinaldo the leader of the Filipino nationalists & claimed that the U.S. had promised immediate independence
The U.S. defeated the nationalist but promised they would prepare them for self-rule
President McKinley said his goal was to educate Filipinos, & uplift & Christianize them

12. Hawaii Becomes a Republic
The United States viewed Hawaii as a port on the way to China & East India
American sugar plantations accounted for 75% of Hawaii’s wealth
U.S. business leaders pushed for an annexation of Hawaii (adding the territory; to the United States)
Queen Liliuokalani was removed from power in 1893
In 1898, the Republic of Hawaii was annexed by the United States
McKinley Tariff Act of 1890 made sugar coming from Hawaii just as expensive as sugar from other places, they were taking a hit in their prices since they had to pay a tax to import the products