Imperialism
Bell Work/planner check Explain a form of Imperialism in your own words and include an example of this form.
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What is imperialism? The policy in which stronger nations extend their political, cultural or military control over weaker territories
Examples Britain/India France Indochina(Vietnam) Britain/Burma Britain/Nigeria France-Myenmar France and Britain-Thailand
Who was involved? Powerful nations- Britain,France,U.S.Netherlands Colonial regions- Asia and Africa
Why? Industrial revolution gave Europeans the resources and technology to dominate other countries 1800’s European powers competed to claim; Africa, Southwest Asia, India and the Pacific Imperialists regarded each of their colonies as captive markets, sources of raw materials and cheap labor Europeans truly believed they were better
America annexation of Hawaii Americas interest in Hawaii began in the 1820’s America had a strong foothold with sugar cane trade McKinley Tariff- places tariff on Hawaii- which raised import rates of foreign sugar Queen Liliuokalani- determined to rid Hawaii of foreign influence Hawaiian sugar planter stage a rebellion against the queen and went to America for military assistance American Marines stormed Hawaii Queen Liliuokalani was overthrown Hawaii is officially annexed in 1893
Forms of Colonial Control Colony- country or territory that is governed internally by a foreign power Ex: Britain/India Protectorate- Country or territory with its own internal government but under control of an outside power Ex :France/Vietnam Sphere of Influence- Area in which outside power claims exclusive investment or trading privileges Ex: Britain/ Hong Kong Economic Imperialism- Independent less developed country is controlled by a private business rather than other governments Ex: America/ Philippines
Activity Refer to directions and hand out at your table Each person will participate and complete the activity Group effort/work together
Activity Stations Bring a piece of paper and a pencil to each station Directions will be on the blue paper Work with your group Each station will have a 15 minute time limit
Stations 20 mins per station Station 1- Imperialism activity Station 2- propaganda Station 3- causes and effects Station 4- draw your own propaganda poster
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