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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
Note Taking Transparency 160
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
Note Taking Transparency 161
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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
Note Taking Transparency 164
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
Color Transparency 148: The Great Powers Divide China
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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.