Chapter 16-The Age of Imperialism *The Age of Imperialism (one country’s domination of the political, economic, and social life of another country) brought much of the globe under Western control. An unparalleled exchange of ideas and products resulted. European ways, however, often disrupted many cultures.

Chapter 16-The Age of Imperialism Section One- Pressures for Expansion| Cecil Rhodes- A British adventurer who made a fortune from gold and diamond mining in southern Africa Section Two-The Partition of Africa David Livingstone-A Scottish doctor and missionary who explored in central and eastern Africa, setting up Christian missions Afrikaners – Dutch settlers that came to southern Africa in 1652 and established the port of Cape Town

Section Three- The Division of Asia An Indian soldier in the British army was called a sepoy. After British victory in the Opium War of 1842, British citizens in China gained extraterritoriality. (the right to live under their own laws and courts) The United States influenced China to open trade to the trade of all nations. This was called the Open Door Policy.

The Boxers The Boxers (also known as the righteous and harmonious fists) were one of the secret societies in China dedicated to removing diplomats, entrepreneurs, missionaries, and other foreigners from the country. The Boxer Rebellion happened when the Boxers carried out attacks against foreigners and Chinese Christians, besieging foreign communities in Beijing, the Chinese capital. In response, the western powers and Japan sent a multinational force and ended the uprising.

Imperialism In 1853, Matthew Perry signed a treaty with Japan to begin to trade again with the United States. Mutsuhito (Meiji)(Enlightened) caused Japan to become an industrial power during his rule. The first time in modern history that an Asian country had defeated an European country was in the Russo-Japanese War.

Section Four- Imperialism in the Americas The Monroe Doctrine was issued in 1823. It warned the European powers not to interfere in the countries of the Western Hemisphere. It stated that the United States would consider this action a threat to its peace and safety.

The Spanish-American War The President of the United States during the Spanish-American War was William McKinley. What caused the Spanish-American War? Cuban struggle for independence Broken promise by the Spanish for Cuban reforms Cubans put in concentration camps because of revolt Sinking of the U.S. Warship-the Maine

Discussion Questions for All Sections of Chapter 16 The factors that stimulated outward expansion by European powers in the Age of Imperialism: national rivalries, the desire for raw materials and markets, search for new opportunities, a “civilizing mission”

Discussion Questions-Chapter 16 Explain how imperial nations acquired and ruled overseas lands. In what ways did the British and French differ in ruling their empires? a. They acquired and ruled overseas lands through treaties, purchases, and conquests b. French: spread their culture overseas; British: allowed local rulers to represent them

Discussion Questions Chapter 16 Describe the role of religion in the spread of Western values during the 1800s. Missionaries spread Christianity and set up schools and hospitals, they also spread European ways

Discussion Questions Chapter 16 How did science, industry, and technology aid the growth of imperialism? New mass production of weapons of war enabled Europeans to defeat non-European people that had simpler technologies. Japan, however, modernized and became an imperial power.

Discussion Questions Chapter 16 Contrast the ways in which the Age of Imperialism contributed to the growth of unity in the world with the ways it contributed to disunity. It prompted unity by bringing people from around the world into closer contact; it prompted disunity by sparking wars and other conflicts.