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Imperialism
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Explain a form of Imperialism in your own words and include an example of this form.
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CNN Three facts Three questions Create a new sheet for the week
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What is imperialism? The policy in which stronger nations extend their political, cultural or military control over weaker territories
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Examples Britain/India France Indochina(Vietnam) Britain/Burma
Britain/Nigeria France-Myenmar France and Britain-Thailand
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Who was involved? Powerful nations- Britain,France,U.S.Netherlands
Colonial regions- Asia and Africa
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Why? Industrial revolution gave Europeans the resources and technology to dominate other countries 1800’s European powers competed to claim; Africa, Southwest Asia, India and the Pacific Imperialists regarded each of their colonies as captive markets, sources of raw materials and cheap labor Europeans truly believed they were better
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America annexation of Hawaii
Americas interest in Hawaii began in the 1820’s America had a strong foothold with sugar cane trade McKinley Tariff- places tariff on Hawaii- which raised import rates of foreign sugar Queen Liliuokalani- determined to rid Hawaii of foreign influence Hawaiian sugar planter stage a rebellion against the queen and went to America for military assistance American Marines stormed Hawaii Queen Liliuokalani was overthrown Hawaii is officially annexed in 1893
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Forms of Colonial Control
Colony- country or territory that is governed internally by a foreign power Ex: Britain/India Protectorate- Country or territory with its own internal government but under control of an outside power Ex :France/Vietnam Sphere of Influence- Area in which outside power claims exclusive investment or trading privileges Ex: Britain/ Hong Kong Economic Imperialism- Independent less developed country is controlled by a private business rather than other governments Ex: America/ Philippines
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Activity Refer to directions and hand out at your table
Each person will participate and complete the activity Group effort/work together
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Activity Stations Bring a piece of paper and a pencil to each station
Directions will be on the blue paper Work with your group Each station will have a 15 minute time limit
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Stations 20 mins per station Station 1- Imperialism activity
Station 2- propaganda Station 3- causes and effects Station 4- draw your own propaganda poster
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