Imperialism in the Middle East

By: Hoonho ChungSangwoo NamBritney Byun

Cause

Europeans want a quicker route to India for better trading

Russia wants access to the Atlantic Ocean through the Black and Mediterranean Seas

Ottoman Empire

corrupt rulers fail to modernize with the rest of the world, making it weak and vulnerable

lets other countries take advantage

US wants oil in the Middle East

Cause

Europe wants the resources in the Middle East, mainly oil

needs natural resources for Industrial Revolution

Egypt turns over the Suez Canal over to the British in turn for financial support

Importance - shows Ottoman Empire was weak and had little money to control its empire

Course

Russia declares war on the Ottoman Empire

Ottoman Empire defeats Russia with the help of Britain and France in the Crimean War

Prevents Russia from obtaining a very important piece of land and access to the Atlantic

force policy

Britain uses force to get what they wanted

Consequence

Treaty of Paris of 1856

Russia has a disadvantage because the Black Sea is now neutral territory

limited access to the Atlantic Ocean

England gained control of lands by using economic imperialism and creating spheres of influence

Britain and France takes advantage of Russia’s weakness to create spheres of influence throughout Europe

Summary

Europeans and Russia wants access to quicker trade routes

Europeans also want natural resources in the area

Crimean War - Russia VS Ottoman Empire, France, and Britain

France and Britain are able to spread their spheres of influence after defeating Russia in the Crimean War

Different P.O.V

Europe - just wants the trade route and natural resources in the region

Middle East - upset about Europe using force to take control of their lands

Middle East - prefers the US’ less violent methods but is disappointed by their efforts

US - thinks they’re helping the Middle East

Middle East disappointed by US also

The End