UNIT 9 Chapter 27 – The Age of Imperialism IMPERIALISM

Western countries colonize large areas of Africa and Asia, leading to political and cultural changes. Soldiers fighting in Boer War (South African War, 1899–1902). SECTION 1 SECTION 2 SECTION 3 SECTION 4 The Scramble for Africa CASE STUDY: Imperialism Europeans Claim Muslim Lands British Imperialism in India SECTION 5 Imperialism in Southeast Asia

OBJECTIVES CORE OBJECTIVE: CORE OBJECTIVE: Trace the spread of European influence through Imperialism. Objective 9.1: Summarize the motives of European colonizers and the factors that allowed them to control Africa Objective 9.2: Explain the different form of colonial control. Objective 9.3: Describe the changes in the Middle East during the collapse of the Ottoman Empire. Objective 9.4: Weigh the pros and cons of British rule of India. Objective 9.5: Explain the role of Europe throughout Southeast Asia.

Chapter 27 SECTION 4 – BRITISH IMPERIALISM IN INDIA As the Mughal Empire declined, Britain seizes Indian territory and soon it controls almost the whole subcontinent.

BRITISH IMPERIALISM East India Company Dominates East India Company Dominates British East India Company rules India until 1850s British East India Company rules India until 1850s Company has its own army led by British officers Company has its own army led by British officers Company Army is staffed by sepoys — Indian soldiers Company Army is staffed by sepoys — Indian soldiers Britain’s “Jewel in the Crown” Britain’s “Jewel in the Crown” India is Britain’s most valuable colony, or “jewel in the crown” India is Britain’s most valuable colony, or “jewel in the crown” Forced to produce raw materials (cotton) for British manufacturing Forced to produce raw materials (cotton) for British manufacturing Also forced to buy British goods Also forced to buy British goods

IMPACT OF COLONIALISM British Transport Trade Goods British Transport Trade Goods Railroads move cash crops and goods faster Railroads move cash crops and goods faster Trade in specific crops is tied to international events Trade in specific crops is tied to international events Impact of Colonialism Impact of Colonialism British hold much of political and economic power British hold much of political and economic power Cash crops result in loss of self-sufficiency, famine Cash crops result in loss of self-sufficiency, famine Indian life disrupted by missionaries and racist attitudes Indian life disrupted by missionaries and racist attitudes British modernize India’s economy, improve public health British modernize India’s economy, improve public health

THE SEPOY MUTINY Indians Rebel Indians Rebel Sepoys refuse to use cartridges of new rifles for religious reasons Sepoys refuse to use cartridges of new rifles for religious reasons Many Sepoys are jailed; others start Sepoy Mutiny against British Many Sepoys are jailed; others start Sepoy Mutiny against British Many Indians, especially Sikhs, remain loyal to British Many Indians, especially Sikhs, remain loyal to British Turning Point Turning Point British put down rebellion, take direct command of India British put down rebellion, take direct command of India Raj—term for British rule over India, lasts from 1757 to 1947 Raj—term for British rule over India, lasts from 1757 to 1947 Uprising increases distrust between British and Indians Uprising increases distrust between British and Indians

NATIONALISM SURFACES Call for Reforms Call for Reforms In 1800s, Ram Mohun Roy leads modernization movement In 1800s, Ram Mohun Roy leads modernization movement Many Indians adopt western ways and call for social reforms Many Indians adopt western ways and call for social reforms Indians resent being second-class citizens in own country Indians resent being second-class citizens in own country Nationalist Groups Form Nationalist Groups Form Indian National Congress and Muslim League form Indian National Congress and Muslim League form Nationalists angered by partition of Bengal Nationalists angered by partition of Bengal pressure forces Britain to divide it differently pressure forces Britain to divide it differently

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Origins of the French Revolution—Assessment Which of these is NOT a natural resource Britain had for Industrialization? (A) Iron (B) Rivers (C) Capital (D) Coal Which of these is Not a factor of production? (A) Harbors (B) Land (C) Labor (D) Capital

Origins of the French Revolution—Assessment Which of these is NOT a natural resource Britain had for Industrialization? (A) Iron (B) Rivers (C) Capital (D) Coal Which of these is Not a factor of production? (A) Harbors (B) Land (C) Labor (D) Capital

Vocabulary Assessment Urbanization is the (A) Process of work in a society being done by machines (B) Immigration from one country to another (C) Business growth through new inventions (D) Movement of people to cities An economic system in which all means of production are owned by the people. Private property does not exist and goods are shared equally. (A) Capitalism (B) Communism (C) Socialism (D) Feudalism

Vocabulary Assessment Urbanization is the (A) Process of work in a society being done by machines (B) Immigration from one country to another (C) Business growth through new inventions (D) Movement of people to cities An economic system in which all means of production are owned by the people. Private property does not exist and goods are shared equally. (A) Capitalism (B) Communism (C) Socialism (D) Feudalism