How can we better understand How can we better understand the causes of Imperialism?the causes of Imperialism?

Warm Up – Define the Warm Up – Define the following:following:

1.1. ImperialismImperialism2.2. CapitalismCapitalism3.3. NationalismNationalism

Queen VictoriaQueen Victoria

1.1. ImperialismImperialism – – A policy in which a A policy in which a strong nation seeks to dominate strong nation seeks to dominate other countries politically, other countries politically, economically and sociallyeconomically and socially

2.2. CapitalismCapitalism – Economic system in – Economic system in which the means of production are which the means of production are privately owned and operated for privately owned and operated for profitprofit

3.3. NationalismNationalism – The belief that – The belief that people should be loyal mainly to people should be loyal mainly to their nation – that is, to the people their nation – that is, to the people with whom they share a culture with whom they share a culture and a history, rather than to a and a history, rather than to a king or ruler.king or ruler.

Imperialism Imperialism or or

NationalismNationalism??

Decide whether the Decide whether the picture depicts picture depicts imperialism or imperialism or nationalism and tell nationalism and tell why you chose as why you chose as you did.you did.

Student Pair-Work Student Pair-Work

In pairs, please read Causes of In pairs, please read Causes of Imperialism HandoutImperialism Handout

1. Answer Questions 1-51. Answer Questions 1-5

2. Then, with your partner, RANK the 5 2. Then, with your partner, RANK the 5 reasons for Imperialism in reasons for Imperialism in descending order descending order

1=Most Important 1=Most Important

5=Least Important5=Least Important

The Sun Never Sets on the The Sun Never Sets on the British EmpireBritish Empire

Examine the map below and then decide Examine the map below and then decide what the title means.what the title means.

Why Imperialism? Why Imperialism?

Empire BuildingEmpire Building EconomicsEconomics Political and Military Political and Military

InterestsInterests Power and AuthorityPower and Authority Nineteenth Century – Nineteenth Century –

1800s1800s British Dominance - called British Dominance - called

the Victorian Era after the Victorian Era after Queen Victoria who ruled Queen Victoria who ruled for 64 years (page 595)for 64 years (page 595)

VocabularyVocabulary UnderdevelopedUnderdeveloped=not fully developed=not fully developed ManufacturedManufactured==to make or produce by hand or

machinery, esp. on a large scale. BurdenBurden==that which is carried; load CivilizeCivilize=to bring out of a savage, uneducated, or =to bring out of a savage, uneducated, or

rude state; make civil; rude state; make civil; JealousJealous= feeling resentment against someone = feeling resentment against someone

because of that person's rivalry, success, or because of that person's rivalry, success, or advantages advantages

EmpireEmpire==a group of nations or peoples ruled over by an emperor: usually a territory of greater extent than a kingdom

Political CartoonPolitical Cartoon

Examine the Cartoon carefully, Examine the Cartoon carefully, answer the questions that follow. answer the questions that follow.

Aim: How can we characterize Aim: How can we characterize British motivations for British motivations for Imperialism in Africa?Imperialism in Africa?

Do NowDo Now::

Look at yesterday’s notes Look at yesterday’s notes

List at least 2 reasons for European List at least 2 reasons for European ImperialismImperialism

A White Man Comes Down the A White Man Comes Down the RiverRiver

Let’s read as a class.Let’s read as a class.

Answer questions 1-7 Answer questions 1-7 IN YOUR IN YOUR NOTEBOOKS!NOTEBOOKS! Please do not write Please do not write on the Handout.on the Handout.

Think-Pair-ShareThink-Pair-Share

In pairs Read “The Scramble for In pairs Read “The Scramble for Africa”Africa”

Answer Questions 1-3 in complete Answer Questions 1-3 in complete sentences. sentences.

VocabularyVocabulary: :

Social DarwinismSocial Darwinism-”survival of the fittest.” the -”survival of the fittest.” the strongest species will survivestrongest species will survive

Berlin ConferenceBerlin Conference- Meeting at which Europeans - Meeting at which Europeans agreed on rules for colonizing state. agreed on rules for colonizing state.

The White Man’s BurdenThe White Man’s Burden

Read poemRead poem Answer Answer

questions 1-5 questions 1-5

Aim: How was Africa carved up among European powers?

Do Now: Map of Africa • Which countries are fighting for Africa?• Why are they fighting for Africa?

Imperialism and Empire - AfricaImperialism and Empire - Africa Textbook – page Textbook – page

623623 1880 – Most of 1880 – Most of

Africa consisted of Africa consisted of independent independent statesstates

1914 – With the 1914 – With the exception of exception of Ethiopia and Ethiopia and Liberia, all of Liberia, all of Africa was Africa was controlled by controlled by EuropeansEuropeans

Handout #1 Letter from Menelik II

Pairs : *Student A-will read *Student B-Will answer the questions 1-3

Vocabulary

Caliph- a religious or political leader Expansion- the process of growing your

empire Alliance-joining forces with another group

or nation Expedition-a journey to acccomplish a goal Parley-discussion or conference Partition- to divide up among different

groups or nations

Matching: Why did European want to colonize Africa?

Directions: Write correct sentence in the right box according to its title.a. pride or love for one’s nationb. superior weapons and equipmentc. competition with other nationsd. Europeans obligations to civilize savage Africanse. convert Africans to Christianityf. sell manufactured goods to Africans and use their natural resources

Board Notes-Copy

Berlin Conference 1884- European nations began a mad scramble for Africa-New Imperialism• Europeans used strong military &

superior technology• Began to settle in Africa• Used trickery and deceit to manipulate

Africans taken and Conquer• Ethiopia was only nation to resist

colonization

Summary

Answer Aim

AIM: How was the “White Man’s AIM: How was the “White Man’s Burden” such a significant motivation Burden” such a significant motivation

for European Imperialism?for European Imperialism?Copy the following vocabulary into your notebooksCopy the following vocabulary into your notebooks:: Social Social DarwinismDarwinism-Europeans applied Darwin’s -Europeans applied Darwin’s

ideas about natural selection and the survival of the ideas about natural selection and the survival of the fittest to human societies. Superior races conquering fittest to human societies. Superior races conquering the weak was nature’s way of improving the human the weak was nature’s way of improving the human species.species.

The White Man’s BurdenThe White Man’s Burden- Europeans felt they had - Europeans felt they had the responsibility to improve the lives of Africans and the responsibility to improve the lives of Africans and Asians. It was their duty to share their technology, Asians. It was their duty to share their technology, medicine and religion to “non civilized” people.medicine and religion to “non civilized” people.

In Groups, students will:In Groups, students will:

Each group will analyze their Each group will analyze their assigned “altered version” of the assigned “altered version” of the original poem. original poem.

You will write your own translation.You will write your own translation. Each group, will share their own Each group, will share their own

translation to the class.translation to the class.

Analyze original versionAnalyze original version

Questions (use vocabulary):Questions (use vocabulary):

1.1. For Kipling, what is the “White Man’s For Kipling, what is the “White Man’s Burden?”Burden?”

2.2. How would the people conquered by How would the people conquered by Europe feel about Kipling’s burden?Europe feel about Kipling’s burden?

3.3. Why was this poem taken seriously Why was this poem taken seriously in Britain, but mocked in non-in Britain, but mocked in non-Western countries?Western countries?

Analyze the Political CartoonAnalyze the Political Cartoon

Your group will:Your group will:

1. Create your own 1. Create your own TitleTitle for this for this cartooncartoon

2. 2. DescribeDescribe to 2-3 sentences what is to 2-3 sentences what is happening in the cartoon.happening in the cartoon.

3. Is this a 3. Is this a positive or negative positive or negative image of Imperialism? Why or why image of Imperialism? Why or why not?not?

SummarySummary

Answer the Multiple Choice Answer the Multiple Choice Questions to assess our knowledgeQuestions to assess our knowledge

Aim: You be the Judge- Did European Imperialism benefit or

harm Africa? Do Now: Evaluate the following quotes & answer

the questions “When the Europeans came they ended human

sacrifice & slavery among African Tribes” Do you think the author supported European imperialism in Africa & why?

“Europeans stopped the slave trade because they believed they could make more money selling goods rather than slaves.”

Do you think the author supported European imperialism in Africa & why?

Vocabulary

Segregation- the separation of people by race

Cash crop- raising & selling of one crop to make a profit

Fertile land- land rich in minerals that was able to be farmed

Verdict- a final decision

Task

Use the information on the slips of paper to fill out the appropriate information on the chart.

What your Verdict?

Did European Imperialism benefit or harm Africa?

Explain your answer using 3 examples.

Should Imperialism be praised or condemned?

Answer DBQ Questions 1-4 in complete sentences

Aim: How was Britain able to Imperialize India?

Do Now: Answer Practice Multiple Choice Questions on African Imperialism

LOOK AHEAD: Test on Imperialism on Tuesday December 14th

Think-Pair-Share

Complete reading on Imperialism in India

Reading Comprehension

Read the story about Chandra Answer questions 1-5 Vocabulary:Turmoil-extreme confusion, chaos, great

disorderViceroy- the governor of a colony, rules as

a representative of the mother countryProfitable- Money made on an investmentSuttee- ritual suicide of widowed wives

Aim: You be the Judge: Did Imperialist rule benefit or harm

India? Read the following quotes and answer the

questions: “When the British came to India they

created railways to link the whole subcontinent, now travel time is less.”

“ When the British came to India they banned certain practices because they thought they were barbaric, like arranged child marriages.”

Do you think the authors of these quotes would support the British in India? Why or Why not?

Vocabulary

Cash Crop -raising and selling of one crop instead of producing food.

Caste System -social classes that Indians were born into and could not be changed.

Activity

Using the provided sheet of information, working with a partner discuss whether the information is a positive or negative affect of imperialism on India. Alternate reading the information with your partner.

Final Summary

Imagine you were writing an essay based on the focus question (Did British imperialist rule benefit or harm India?). Write a thesis statement (what you are proving), that includes your opinion. Use your top (3) statements as supporting details for your thesis.

Create a Protest PosterCreate a Protest Poster

Create a protest poster either For or Create a protest poster either For or Against British Rule in India based on Against British Rule in India based on what we learned today in class. what we learned today in class.

Your poster should include:Your poster should include:

1. Title1. Title

2. Slogan2. Slogan

3. Must show evidence of Imperialism3. Must show evidence of Imperialism

4. Image or illustration4. Image or illustration

Aim: How was India able to gain independence for Great Britain?

Do Now: Read and answer questions 1-3 on “India’s struggle for Independence”

Vocabulary: Civic Disobedience-Civil Resister-

Watch Video Clip

As we watch the clip on Imperialism in India and Gandhi, write down at least 3 things you learned from the video about life in India during British Imperialism and their fight for independence.

http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=8A7DDF58-0A21-4F7A-9971-2FF0813C8791&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=US

Gandhi

Read and Answer Questions for Discussion.

Alternate reading and answer questions with your partner.

Vocabulary-

Disobey- to not listen to, refuse to follow instructions

Unjust- no fair, wrongful Assassinated- to kill a public

official, to murder, to attack Ironic-an unexpected outcome, an

odd coincidence

Discussion Questions

1. Define “Civil Disobedience”2. Define “Passive Resistance”3. Why didn’t Gandhi believe in the use of force to

overthrow the British?4. Why is the Great Salt March an example of both

civil disobedience and passive resistance?5. Great Britain was one of the most powerful

countries in the world in 1947. Why did they give India independence and lose a valuable colony?

6. Indian people call Gandhi “Mahatma” which meant “Great Soul.” Why do you believe they gave him this title?

7. Why was it ironic that Gandhi was assassinated?

Board notes

Please copy the following 3 slides into your notebooks.

British in IndiaBritish in India British East India company controlled British East India company controlled

much of India using sepoys.much of India using sepoys. Sepoys – Native Hindu or Muslim Sepoys – Native Hindu or Muslim

mercenary private policemercenary private police Crops: opium poppies for sale in China Crops: opium poppies for sale in China

and cotton and tea for sale in the rest of and cotton and tea for sale in the rest of the British empirethe British empire

Cotton textile making outlawed in IndiaCotton textile making outlawed in India India was so profitable, it was called the India was so profitable, it was called the

“Jewel in the Crown.”“Jewel in the Crown.”

Imperialism and Empire - IndiaImperialism and Empire - India• Textbook – page 632Textbook – page 632

The Sepoy Rebellion The Sepoy Rebellion allowed British soldiers to allowed British soldiers to invade and control all of invade and control all of IndiaIndia

The British established The British established control of India and its control of India and its neighbors by 1914.neighbors by 1914.

The British controlled The British controlled Australia, New Zealand Australia, New Zealand and much of the far east. and much of the far east. The worlds’ biggest The worlds’ biggest empire!empire!

Forces Enabling African and Forces Enabling African and Indian ImperialismIndian Imperialism

European technological superiorityEuropean technological superiority• SteamboatsSteamboats• Automatic machine gunAutomatic machine gun• LocomotiveLocomotive• TelegraphTelegraph

Europeans had the means to control their Europeans had the means to control their empiresempires• Easy travelEasy travel• Wide spread communicationWide spread communication

African and Indian disunityAfrican and Indian disunity• Huge variety of culturesHuge variety of cultures• Fighting among culturesFighting among cultures• Huge business interests and support fromHuge business interests and support from

companiescompanies

How was India able to gain its independence from Great Britain?

Do Now: 1. Define Civil Disobedience 2. Passive Resistance

In your own words from yesterday’s lesson.

HOMEWORK #4= Pages 635-639 Define# 1 (A,B,C,E, F) and Ques. 3-5

Reminder: Test moved to Thursday Study notes, handouts, textbook and HW’s

Read Aloud

Why did England grant India Independence?

2 students will act out the roles of Gandhi & Major Owen in short play.

Groups will answer questions 1-6 on handout #1: Why did England grant India Independence?

Analyzing a Political Cartoon

Working in pairs, CAREFULLY analyze the Cartoon.

Answer Questions 1-5 in complete sentences!

Summary

Documents on Imperialism in India: An Evaluation.

Aim: How did Imperialism affect China’s development?

Do Now: Analyze the cartoon. Answer Questions 1-3

1. What do you see in this political cartoon?

2. Which countries are being depicted in this illustration?

3. Why do you think they are interested in China?

Class Read-Aloud European Spheres of Influence Vocabulary- Opium War- began when Chinese officials tried to

keep British ships from bringing the addictive drug into China

Treaty of Nanking- gave Britain right to Hong Kong, right to set tariffs, and British subjects could live in China under British law

Taiping Rebellion- Widespread economic discontent and unpopularity

Sphere of Influence- exclusive trading rightsBoxers/ Boxer Rebellion- secret societies to expel

all foreigners

Read the Quote

17A- Which quote is a primary source?

17B- What information in that quotation supports your conclusion?

17C- Do the events described on this page support the position held by the British Home Secretary?

Group work

In groups, carefully analyze the documents. Answer in complete sentences 1-4.

Imperialism in China – page 638Imperialism in China – page 638 Because of repeated Because of repeated

attempts at invasion, attempts at invasion, China distrusted China distrusted foreigners and tried to foreigners and tried to remain isolationist.remain isolationist.

They were unsucessful.They were unsucessful. Britain gained spheres of Britain gained spheres of

influence in China through influence in China through smuggling opium. smuggling opium. Resulted in Opium War Resulted in Opium War (page 636) and Boxer (page 636) and Boxer Uprising. (page 638)Uprising. (page 638)

Suez Canal - 1875Suez Canal - 1875(page 629)(page 629)

Europeans needed a faster way to Europeans needed a faster way to get from the Mediterranean to the get from the Mediterranean to the Indian OceanIndian Ocean

The French and the Egyptians, with The French and the Egyptians, with funding from France, began a canal funding from France, began a canal to connect the two water bodies.to connect the two water bodies.

Because Egypt could not pay their Because Egypt could not pay their canal debts, they sold their shares canal debts, they sold their shares to Great Britainto Great Britain

1882 – Egyptian nationalists rebel 1882 – Egyptian nationalists rebel against foreign influence. British against foreign influence. British make Egypt a protectorate and take make Egypt a protectorate and take over control of the canal.over control of the canal.

Imperialism in AmericaImperialism in America Early imperialism called Manifest Destiny – to expand Early imperialism called Manifest Destiny – to expand

from “sea to shining sea.” Indian wars, the Mexican War from “sea to shining sea.” Indian wars, the Mexican War and the Civil War have been called examples of such and the Civil War have been called examples of such imperialism. (page 609)imperialism. (page 609)

Americans moved out into the Pacific Ocean in the Americans moved out into the Pacific Ocean in the nineteenth century (1800s). Took control of Hawaii.nineteenth century (1800s). Took control of Hawaii.

Japan – in 1853 Commodore Matthew Perry opened up Japan – in 1853 Commodore Matthew Perry opened up trade with Japan by threatening military action (page trade with Japan by threatening military action (page 645). 645).

Japanese opened up trade to everyone. By 1830, Japan Japanese opened up trade to everyone. By 1830, Japan itself was an imperialist power, taking control of the itself was an imperialist power, taking control of the Pacific. This led to American involvement in WWII.Pacific. This led to American involvement in WWII.

Fought a war with Spain in 1898. Acquired the Fought a war with Spain in 1898. Acquired the Philippines, Guam and Puerto Rico. (Spanish American Philippines, Guam and Puerto Rico. (Spanish American War)War)

The Age of Imperialism, 1850-1914The Age of Imperialism, 1850-1914

To gain power, European nations compete for colonies and trade.

NationalismNationalism

Europeans exerted influence over the economic, political, and social lives of people they

colonized.

Europeans believe they must spread their Christian teachings to the world.

Missionary SpiritMissionary Spirit

Demand for raw materials and new markets spurs a search for colonies.

Economic CompetitionEconomic Competition

CausesCauses

The Age of Imperialism, 1850-1914The Age of Imperialism, 1850-1914

Europeans control land and people in areas of Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

ColonizationColonization

Christianity is spread to Africa, India, and Asia.

ChristianizationChristianization

Europeans control trade in the colonies and set up dependent cash-crop economies.

Colonial EconomicsColonial Economics

Effects

Europeans exerted influence over the economic, political, and social lives of people they

colonized.