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History of the Modern WorldHistory of the Modern WorldImperialism in the Industrial Age

Mrs. McArthur

Walsingham Academy

Room 111

Mrs. McArthur

Walsingham Academy

Room 111

Images: "Postkarte: Der Krieg in China"

website of German Historical Museum, Berlin

In-Class Activity: Using Homework and Lecture Notes

1. Give 5 motivating factors for imperialism in the late 19th century.

2. What advantages did Europeans have at this time?

3. What was the difference between direct and indirect European rule?

Which powers practiced each? What other vehicles did Europeans

use to assert power and control over non-European areas?

4. Define in the context of our study: Imperialism, paternalism,

genocide, bureaucracy, concessions

5. Maps of Africa (slides 10, 11, 12)

Motives Driving the New Imperialism

European Imperialism grew out of a number of causes. The Industrial Revolution required natural

resources not available in the home countries; the need for naval bases around the world and for

prestige also furthered imperialism; missionaries sought to convert more souls; and social

Darwinism made the idea of conquering other peoples more acceptable.

The New ImperialismSection 1 Summary: Building Overseas Empires

Witness History Audio: The White Man’s Burden

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Witness History Audio: Empire Builders

The Rapid Spread of Western Imperialism

Although a small group of Westerners were against colonialism, most were willing to take

advantage of its perks, and conquering other lands proved quite easy. Several older civilizations

were in decline during the time of Imperialism, and European powers had powerful armies and

navies with technical advances such as the Maxim machine gun.

Forms of Imperial Rule

There were several kinds of colonial rule. Direct rule involved sending soldiers from the home

country to control the population of the colony. Indirect rule used sultans, chiefs, or other local

rulers to oversee operations in the colony. In a protectorate, local rulers followed the advice of

their European advisors on issues of trade or missionary activity.

Color Transparency 144: Responsibilities of Powerful Nations

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Color Transparency 144: Responsibilities of Powerful Nations

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Africa in the Early 1800s

When imperialists arrived in Africa, they met many different peoples who spoke hundreds of

languages and had many different forms of government. Muslims had conquered or influenced

much of North, East, and West Africa, but the Ottoman empire was in decline. In southern Africa

the Zulus had expanded their control, but they in turn came to be dominated by the technology of

the Boers.

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The New ImperialismSection 2 Summary: The Partition of Africa

Witness History Audio: Resisting Imperialism

Color Transparency 145: European Explorations of Africa

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European Contact Increases

African resistance, difficult terrain, and diseases kept Europeans from much of the interior

regions of the continent in the early stages of imperialism. Explorers finally pushed into the

interior, followed soon after by missionaries. Dr. David Livingstone was both an explorer and

missionary who wrote about Africa’s people and opposed the slave trade.

A modern re-creation of Livington’s 4,000Km trek.

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Color Transparency 149: The Scramble for Africa

A Scramble for Colonies

King Leopold II arranged trade treaties with African leaders and soon monopolized the Congo.

This started the scramble for colonies by other European nations. An agreement about the

process of colonizing Africa was reached at the Berlin Conference in 1884.

Witness History Video: The Scramble for African Colonies

Africans Resist Imperialism

The colonizers often met with armed resistance. Ethiopia managed to resist European

colonization altogether. In this Age of Imperialism, some Western-educated Africans developed

an elite status, while others formed nationalist movements to pursue independence.

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Color Transparency 145: European Explorations of Africa

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Color Transparency 149: The Scramble for Africa

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The New ImperialismSection 5 Summary: China and the New Imperialism

Witness History Audio: Trading Opium for Tea

Trade Between Britain and China

China moved from having a trade surplus with Western countries to having a trade deficit. When

British merchants were getting rich from selling opium to the Chinese, China’s demands to shop

the trade led to war. British warships had the latest technology and China was defeated. Britain

then forced China to open more ports to trade and to give Britain the port of Hong Kong.

The Taiping Rebellion Weakens China

The peasant revolt known as the Taiping Rebellion nearly toppled the Qing dynasty and led to

the deaths of 20–30 million Chinese. As a result, the Qing government had to share power with

regional commanders.

The New ImperialismSection 5: China and the New Imperialism

Color Transparency 148: The Great Powers Divide China

Launching Reform Efforts

When it became obvious that China was no match for Western powers or a modernized Japan,

imperialists rushed to carve out spheres of influence along the coast. The U.S. introduced an

Open Door Policy to keep Chinese trade open. In 1898, emperor Guang Xu began a reform

program to modernize China called the Hundred Days of Reform, but the Conservatives soon

retook control.

Geography Interactive: Imperialism in China

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The Qing Dynasty Falls

The Qing dynasty once again had to contend with foreign guns and demands after the Boxer

Uprising brought in forces of the Western powers and Japan. A Chinese nationalist movement

was growing and led to the birth of a republic after the empress Ci Xi died.

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Empress Ci Xi

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Assassinationof Archduke Ferdinand

Industrial Revolution

Industrial Revolution

Justifications: 19th

Century LiberalismSocial Darwinism

Justifications: 19th

Century LiberalismSocial Darwinism

Responses:Socialism, Marxism

Labor Unions

Responses:Socialism, Marxism

Labor Unions

SocialChanges

SocialChanges

Urban Industrial Environment

Urban Industrial Environment

FinanceCapitalism

FinanceCapitalism

Middle Class Rising in Power

Middle Class Rising in Power

Aristocracy Declining in Power

Aristocracy Declining in Power

Working Class Living in Poverty

Working Class Living in Poverty

Peasants Struggling to Survive

Peasants Struggling to Survive

Expansion of Gov't Services

Expansion of Gov't Services

City Services: Fire, Police,

Water, Sanitation

City Services: Fire, Police,

Water, Sanitation

Public Health Education

Public Health Education

RequirementsRequirements IncreasedCompetition

IncreasedCompetition

Raw Materials

Raw Materials

New Markets

New Markets

InvestmentsInvestments

NationalismNationalism

ImperialismImperialism

MilitarismMilitarism

EntanglingAlliances

EntanglingAlliances

Underlying Causes of World War

Term 2 Review

Assignment: due Wed., 12/7Assignment: due Wed., 12/7

1. Read section summaries 1-2 (photocopies)

2. Complete Reading Check, Vocabulary Strategy, Reading Skill and Review questions

3. View PP slides #3-12 (Consult notes in the Notes View.)

Student Choice Activity Film: 55 Days at Peking is being shown at Chandler Julian’s house on Friday, Dec. 9 at 7:30 PM.

You must sign up with Mrs. McArthur – limit of 20.

Assignment: due Wed., 12/7Assignment: due Wed., 12/7

1. Read section summaries 3-4 (photocopies)

2. Complete Reading Check, Vocabulary Strategy, Reading Skill and Review questions

3. Map Assignment (due Tues. 12/13)

Student Choice Activity Film: 55 Days at Peking is being shown at Chandler Julian’s house on Friday, Dec. 9 at 7:30 PM.

You must sign up with Mrs. McArthur – limit of 20.

Assignment: due Thurs., 12/8Assignment: due Thurs., 12/8

1. Read section summary 5 (photocopy)

2. Complete Reading Check, Vocabulary Strategy, Reading Skill and Review questions.

3. Identify: concession, protectorate, sphere of influence

4. View PP slides #13-17 (Consult notes in the Notes View.)

Assignment: due Tues., 12/13Assignment: due Tues., 12/13

1. Complete Map Packet.