1. Aim: How did imperialism affect the development of China?
Monday – December 17, Mr. Lombardi
Aim: How did imperialism affect the development of China?
Do Now: Examine the political cartoon & answer the 3 questions that follow.

2. 1 – What do you see in this political cartoon?
2 – Which countries are shown in this political cartoon?
3 – Why do you think they were interested in China?

3. H.W. #9 China Resists Outside Influence
Read the handout/highlight all important parts.
Answer all questions in full sentences.
DO NOT COPY ANOTHER STUDENT’S WORK!
Due: Tomorrow, December 18
DBQ Essay Exam: Tomorrow-Thursday
Unit Exam for Unit 4: Age of Imperialism
Friday’s attendance is mandatory; all class work will count more than a regular school day.

4. Meiji Restoration in Japan

5. Imperialism in China Vocabulary
Opium War – conflict between Britain & China in 1839 over the opium trade. Britain’s superior military & industrial strength led to a quick victory.
Treaty of Nanjing – treaty signed in 1842 that ended the Opium War, Britain forced China to pay for Britain’s war costs, open ports to British trade & give Britain the island of Hong Kong.
Spheres of Influence – an area in which an outside power claims exclusive trade privileges.
Taiping Rebellion – peasant rebellion in China occurring between 1850 & 1864.
Boxer Rebellion – event in 1900 in which a group known as “Boxers” assaulted foreign communities across China.
Sun Yat-Sen – Chinese Nationalist leader who called for an end to foreign domination, a form of representative government & economic security for the Chinese people. Named the 1st President of the Chinese Republic.

6. Activity #1 Read the “The Spheres of Influence in China.”
underline the goals and outcomes of each rebellion.

7. Activity #2
With a partner, fill out the graphic organizer with goals and outcomes of the Taiping & Boxer Rebellions in China.

9. Summary
How did imperialism affect the development of China?

10. Regents Prep - Imperialism

11. Critical Thinking Questions:
Did imperialism have a positive or negative effect on China?
How are the Taiping and Boxer rebellions similar? How are they different?
As a Chinese citizen how might you react to the spheres of influence in China?
Which rebellion do you think was able to achieve its goals? Explain.
How did Imperialism lead to a rise of nationalism in China?