1. Section 3: European Claims in Muslim Regions
The New Imperialism
Section 3: European Claims in Muslim Regions
Witness History Audio: The Egyptian Campaign
Stresses in Muslim Regions
The three great Muslim empires of the Ottomans, the Safavids, and the Mughals were in decline by the 1700s. They were challenged by Muslim Reform movements as well as European imperialism.
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Notes: Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals.
After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “Why do you think that Napoleon viewed the East as a place for glory?” (Sample: the location of previous empires, the pyramids, spectacular art and architecture)
When showing Color Transparency 146, ask, “Why would the Ottomans agree to have the Germans build a railway?” (Sample: They did not have the technology or capital to build it themselves.) “Why did the Germans want to build it?” (They would profit from it and make inroads into the area.)
Problems for the Ottoman Empire
The Ottoman empire faced many challenges from nationalists who wanted to create independent states to European colonizers who seized Ottoman territory. Despite Ottoman rulers’ efforts to reform, the rise of the Young Turks in 1890 and the Start of World War I would spell disaster.
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History Interactive: Ottoman Empire, 1913
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2. Section 3: European Claims in Muslim Regions
The New Imperialism
Section 3: European Claims in Muslim Regions
Egypt Seeks to Modernize
The Ottomans appointed Muhammad Ali governor of Egypt and he instituted a number of political and economic reforms that led to Egypt’s becoming a Middle Eastern power. After Ali’s death, Egypt borrowed money from European countries to build the Suez Canal. Britain later made Egypt a protectorate in order to protect Britain’s interests in the canal.
Notes: Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals.
After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “Why do you think that Napoleon viewed the East as a place for glory?” (Sample: the location of previous empires, the pyramids, spectacular art and architecture)
When showing Color Transparency 146, ask, “Why would the Ottomans agree to have the Germans build a railway?” (Sample: They did not have the technology or capital to build it themselves.) “Why did the Germans want to build it?” (They would profit from it and make inroads into the area.)
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3. Section 3: European Claims in Muslim Regions
The New Imperialism
Section 3: European Claims in Muslim Regions
Persia and the European Powers
Both Britain and Russia set up spheres of influence in Persia. The discovery of oil made them even more intent on control. Different groups of Persian nationalists wanted to either adopt Western ways or turn away from Western influences and toward Islam.
Notes: Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals.
After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “Why do you think that Napoleon viewed the East as a place for glory?” (Sample: the location of previous empires, the pyramids, spectacular art and architecture)
When showing Color Transparency 146, ask, “Why would the Ottomans agree to have the Germans build a railway?” (Sample: They did not have the technology or capital to build it themselves.) “Why did the Germans want to build it?” (They would profit from it and make inroads into the area.)
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