Rise of Imperialism
Define imperialism.
Countries competing against each other to build the best empire --> strong countries take over weaker countries
Name three resistance movements/rebellions to Imperialism and where they occurred?
Sepoy Rebellion – India
Boxer Rebellion – China
Boer War – Africa
Crimean War –Ottoman Empire
What was the main goal of the East India Company (besides improving the infrastructure)?
Make money!
What two areas of Africa remained free?
Ethiopia & Liberia
What are crimes against humanity?
Causes great suffering to people by things like rape, torture, etc.
How did Nationalism (Glory) contribute to the rise of Imperialism
People wanted their country to make the best so they continued to compete for land and resources
Why did the Sepoy’s rebel?
A rumor was started that the British greased their bullets in cow & pig fat the sacred animal of the Hindu and Muslims. The Indians were tired of the cruel treatment from the British
What effect did opium have on China ? Who spread that drug?
Opium endemic and Britain
What two countries had taken the most land in Africa?
Britain and France
Name all of the 7 countries that held imperialist powers in Africa. --> scramble for Africa
France, Britain, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Italy
What's considered the "jewel of Britain"?
India
How were China and Japan opened up too trade with the Imperial countries?
China – British defeated them in the Opium War which open China up
Japan – Matthew Perry demanded Japan open up to trade or face attack, they signed a treaty for open trade
What were the differing views of Imperialism? (good and bad povs)
In favor:
Stop local warfare
Set up schools, hospitals, and Railroads
Increase world power
Its their duty to take them over (survival of the fittest)
Against:
Violate Peoples Rights
No right to force your way of life on other people
How did Europeans use paternalism (Glory) to govern people in the colonies?
Provided for basic needs of colonial people, but didn’t give them full rights --> treated POC like children
What is white mans burden?
Spread Christianity
Civilize & educate
End the slave trade