Imperialism Blitz
Main Focus for Industrial Revolution to Imperialism General: Imperialism Imperialism: Africa India China Japan U.S. 1750 – England Beginning of Modern Era Reason: Coal Iron ore Surplus population Good business laws This gives England, Europe, U.S. technological advantage Reform Movements Labor laws Unions Race of countries first for control of raw materials and resources, and then markets for them. Social Darwinism led to Severe coerced labor and changes to societies. ALL leads to Nationalism Berlin Conference of 1884 resulted in Scramble for Africa. Raw Materials exploited. Boer War (England v. Dutch for S. Africa) Racial separation, western culture imposed British East India Company takes over from weak Mughal leaders. Changes legal and caste systems Sepoy Rebellion Cash crops, population growth leads to famine. Britain first, then other countries use Opium War and unequal trade treaties to gain control Hong Kong in Br. Control until 1997. Boxer uprising Taipei Rebellion Isolationist for centuries, still had Samurai late 1860s. U.S. forced port open, freaked Japan out, Meiji restoration -- think Modernization By 1900 Japan is most industrialized nation in Asia U.S. has 4 month war with Spain, wins. Gets guardianship of Cuba (Guantamino Bay); Puerto Rico, Guam, Philippines. Annexes Hawaii. Incites rebellion in Columbia to create Panama and finishes Canal.
Industrial Revolution – 1750ish
2nd Agricultural Revolution
Imperialism: China/Boxer Rebellion Boxers were Chinese people who resented imperialism. They were upset about foreign nations taking over what they believed was rightfully theirs. In addition, they resented Chinese conversions to Christianity. In 1900, they began a rebellion. European nations and the United States ended this uprising rather quickly. It would be decades before China rid itself of all foreign interests.
Imperialism: India Sepoy Rebellion/Mutiny, 1857
Imperialism: China - Opium Wars
Imperialism: South Africa - Boer War
Imperialism: Social Darwinism
Imperialism: Why did nations imperialize?
How did Japan's experiences with imperialism differ from those of China?
Imperialism: China - Open Door Policy Definition: Open Door Policy, 1899 1. The policy was negotiated by Secretary of State John Hay. 2. It said that China was open to all countries who wanted to trade. Of course, China had no say in this, as they were carved into zones controlled by foreigners known as spheres of influence. Generally, the policy was created to protect American trading interests in China. They did not want to lose Chinese trade to other European countries.
Imperialism: Africa - Berlin Conference, 1884-85
Imperialism: Nationalism