Industrial Revolution
define imperialism
a policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonization, use of military force, or other means.
What does TOMAC stand for?
Type, Origin, Motive, Audience, Content/Context
What significant trade route connected China to the Mediterranean and facilitated cultural exchange during this period?
The Silk Road
During which period did the Tokugawa family rule Japan as shoguns, and what was their capital city?
The Tokugawa period (or Edo period) lasted from 1603 to 1868, and their capital was Edo (now modern-day Tokyo).
Who ruled India until the mid-18th century, leaving behind architectural marvels like the Taj Mahal?
The Mughal Empire! They blended Persian elegance with Indian flair, creating a cultural symphony.
Name Two jobs performed by children in the industrial revolution.
Trapper, Hurrier
When and where the source is born is which part of the source analysis process?
Context/Content
Why did the Opium Wars (1839–1842 and 1856–1860) occur, and what were their consequences for China?
The Opium Wars erupted due to British opium trade and China’s attempts to suppress it. The consequences? China ceded Hong Kong to Britain and opened more ports for foreign trade.
What achievements characterized Tokugawa Japan during its “closed country” autarky between the mid-17th century and the 1850s?
Tokugawa Japan boasted urbanization, well-developed road networks, advanced irrigation systems, and proto-industrial production.
Which British entity gained control over India through trade and diplomacy, eventually becoming a de facto ruler?
The East India Company! They started as traders, but by 1858, they were practically running the show—the original corporate takeover.
What 3 countries primarily contributed to Triangular trade?
England, America, Africa
How do you find the significance of a source?
Novelty, Applicability, Memory, Effect
What was the Taiping Rebellion (1850–1864), and who led it? Bonus points if you can guess the rebellion’s goal.
The Taiping Rebellion was a massive civil war led by Hong Xiuquan. Their goal? To establish a utopian Christian kingdom in China. Spoiler alert: It didn’t quite work out.
In 1868, Japan underwent a seismic shift—the Meiji Restoration. What changed during this period?
The Meiji Restoration dismantled the samurai class, modernized the country, and opened up to the world.
What was the Sepoy Rebellion (1857–1858), and why did it erupt? Bonus points if you know the controversial rifle cartridge detail.
The Sepoy Rebellion (or Indian Mutiny) was a massive uprising against British rule. The infamous rifle cartridges allegedly greased with animal fat (offending both Hindus and Muslims) lit the fuse.
Who was the father of Communism?
Karl Marx
How does knowing a sources authors identity help historians?
It gives us their perspective and affects the reliability
What was the Boxer Rebellion (1899–1901), and why did it happen?
The Boxers were anti-foreign and anti-Christian militants who rebelled against foreign influence in China. The Boxer Protocol (1901) forced China to pay reparations and allowed foreign troops to occupy Beijing.
Meiji Restoration. How did it impact Japan’s trajectory?
Japan embraced industrialization, railways, and Western-style institutions. Sayonara, feudal era!
During the early 20th century, Indians rallied for self-reliance and boycotted British goods. What movement was this, and who led it?
The Swadeshi Movement! Led by luminaries like Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Lala Lajpat Rai, it was all about spinning khadi (homespun cloth) and thumbing noses at British textiles.
Before the industrial revolution there was the ___________ Revolution
Agricultural
How do we find the Value or Usefulness of a source to a historian?
Perspective + Reliability
In 1911, a revolution rocked China. What dynasty fell, and what political system emerged afterward?
The Qing Dynasty fell, and the Republic of China emerged. Sun Yat-sen, the father of modern China, played a key role.
What significant global event occurred during 1914–1918, and how did Japan participate?
World War I! Japan allied with the U.S. and Great Britain.
In 1919, a horrifying massacre occurred in Amritsar. What happened at Jallianwala Bagh, and who was responsible?
Jallianwala Bagh was a public garden where British troops, led by General Dyer, opened fire on unarmed Indian protesters. Hundreds died. It was a dark chapter in colonial history.