Imperialism Part #2: Asia

India _________________________________________________________________________________________________Due to wealthy trade industry. Over _______ of India was controlled by the British Empire for several centuries. British traders banded together to form the _______ ______________________________ They controlled all trade in India and began making political moves.

India East India Company required ________________ _________________________________ ___________________________to serve in the British military at home and abroad. Many offenses pushed the sepoys to rebel. ___________________________ Fought against British rule and slaughtered many men, women, and children. British put down the revolt and exacted terrible revenge, often on unarmed Indians. Rebellion enhances _____________and pushes India to form the _____________________________. 1858 – Parliament ends E.I.C. rule and puts India under control of the crown.

China For many years China was an advanced civilization, but _________________________________________. During the Age of Imperialism many _________________________________ _________________(especially due to easier access through the Suez). ____________________________________. Chinese government resisted this import, executed opium dealers and insisted England stop trading the drug. The British claimed free trade and refused to discontinue trade. Ships clashed in Chinese harbors and thus began the ________________over trading rights. (Britain won).

China Like in Africa there was a European scramble to claim “rights” to areas in China. Since the Chinese were defenseless against European numbers and technology they were forced to sign “agreements” granting certain countries trade rights to specific regions. _______________________– European nations had exclusive trade rights in different zones of China.

China Anti-Imperialism in China grew and in 1899 the Righteous Harmonious Fists led an uprising against all foreigners: _____________________ The rebellion failed, but spurred Chinese nationalism. “Boxers”→ Led by the U.S., non-Chinese nations agreed on an ___________________which kept _________ _______________________________________

Japan Japan was an isolationist country until 1853 when the ____________________________with them. _________________of the U.S. Navy signed the agreement after sailing into Tokyo Harbor. Japan then joined the western nations in seeking new territory; _______________________________________________.