Do Now – Wednesday, November 6 th Complete a haiku about imperialism 5 syllables 7 syllables 5 syllables

Inspirational History November 6, 1860 – Abraham Lincoln is elected President

Asian Imperialism SWBAT understand imperialism’s effects in Asia and the events that led to the Opium Wars and Boxer Rebellion in China

China Chinese looked down on all foreigners Qing Emperor felt they had everything they needed (self sufficient) Little interest in trading with the West Europeans desperately wanted to get into Asian market Europeans began smuggling opium into China for nonmedical use 12 million Chinese addicted to opium

Opium Den

Opium War Chinese Emperor attempted to stop trafficking of opium Britain refused Britain’s advanced ships easily defeated Chinese Chinese lose war and Hong Kong is given to the British

Youtube – Opium Wars

Sphere of Influence

Resistance to Change Chinese finally began reforming their industry Europeans took advantage of this – fought China – won – took something from them by treaty US feared being cut out of China and demanded open-door policy

Boxer Rebellion Chinese people embarrassed by loss of power They were tired of privileges to foreigners Secret organization formed – “The Boxers” Surrounded European section of Beijing Siege failed when multinational force defeated Boxers Led to nationalism and reform in China