1. Imperialism in South east Asia
Section 11-5

2. Imperialism in Southeast Asia
European Powers Invade the “Pacific Rim”
Lands of Southeast Asia that border the Pacific Ocean
Britain – Malaysia, Burmia, and Singapore
Netherlands – Indonesia
France – Indochina (Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia)
Why?
Land perfect for establishing trading and military posts
Excellent for plantation agriculture

3. Imperialism in Southeast Asia
Results
Modernization helps the European businesses
Education, health, and sanitation improves
Millions migrate to find work
Racial and religious clashes increase

5. England’s
Empire
Grows

6. The Philippines
Puerto Rico and Guam were acquired as a result of the Spanish American War in 1898
Members of the US government (McKinley) wanted to “educate and Christianize” the Filipinos
Emilio Aguinaldo – leader of the Filipino nationalists who spoke out against the US colonization of the Philippines

7. The Philippines (cont.)
The US defeated the Filipino nationalists in an armed conflict in 1902, the US said that they would prepare the Philippines for self rule by building RR’s, hospitals, and set up school systems
US businessmen encouraged the growing of cash crops (sugar and tobacco) which led to food shortages

8. Hawaii Became a colony & a port on the way to China & East India
Sugar was the main export and accounted for 75% of Hawaii’s income
The McKinley Tariff was passed and Hawaiian sugar was the same price as other sugar
US businessmen were upset about this & called for the annexation of Hawaii so that they could get higher profits for the sugar

9. Hawaii (cont.)
Queen Liliuokalani – came to power & called for a new constitution that would increase her power & put more political power in the hands of Hawaiians at the expense of wealthy planters
The businessmen hatched a plot to overthrow Liliuokalani & Sanford B. Dole became the president & in 1898 the US annexed Hawaii

10. THE END