1. Bell Ringer: February 13 & 14
Define imperialism in your own words.
What is the difference between how a colony and a protectorate were governed?
What were the four motives (reasons) for Imperialism?

2. Imperialism in China & Japan

3. 2 minutes as a group

5. Imperialism in China

6. Spheres of Influence
European powers carved out areas for trade called spheres of influence
the old Foreign Enclaves
In their “spheres” they…
Introduced western knowledge and language
Tried to force Chinese to industrialize with railroads, coal mines, etc.

7. Key Term
Westernization – adopting the social, political, economic institutions of the West (especially Europe and America)
Look up in your books
SOI: page 310
W: Glossary
ER: pg 336 7

10. Tea & Opium
China was only source for tea, which the British drank in large amounts
Britain traded opium for tea to balance trade
Chinese became addicted
The opium addict often sold all his possessions to pay for the opium. This woodcut shows an addict's wife being sold to support his habit.

11. By 1835, approximately 12 million Chinese are addicted
Chinese government outlawed opium but it was still smuggled in to China

12. The Opium War 1839-1842 Britain won the Opium War
Britain had steam powered ships & cannons
China was humiliated

13. In 1997 it was returned to Chinese control
Treaty of Nanjing
Gave the island of Hong Kong to Britain
Opened other ports for trade w/Britain
Reimbursed Britain for costs of war
Granted British citizens special rights
Hong Kong today
In 1997 it was returned to Chinese control

14. Key Term
Extraterritorial Rights – right of foreign residents to follow the laws of their own country rather than the laws of the host country
Look up in your books
SOI: page 310
W: Glossary
ER: pg 336 14

16. Open Door Policy
America was worried that the European nations would divide China into formal colonies
USA proposed the Open Door policy
China’s “doors” should be open to merchants of all nations

18. The Boxer Rebellion Chinese were tired of westerners in their country
Huge nationalist movement begins
Boxers attack foreigners, missionaries, and Christian converts
Boxers are defeated by large multinational force
The Boxer Rebelion - YouTube

19. Imperialism in Japan

20. Isolation (Remember, they didn’t trade with anyone!)
Imperialism in Japan
What was the trade policy before 1850?
Isolation (Remember, they didn’t trade with anyone!)

21. Japan Learned from China how NOT to deal with Imperialism
1853: US went to Japan and demanded an open trade agreement

23. Who Opened Japan for Trade?
The United States opened Japan for trade with the Treaty of Kanagawa.

24. Open Trade Results Japan modernized their economy
Began to industrialize
Learned western ways of education
Japan became a strong military and economic power

25. Why was Japan Unique by 1900?
Japan was the only (non-European or non-U.S.) world power that was never taken over by Europe.

26. Russo-Japanese War (1905)
Developed out of a rivalry between Japan and Russia for territory
Japan won
Took Korea
Russia was humiliated

28. Ticket Out the Door Which one was it? China or Japan?
Complete the self-check quiz and turn it in to Mrs. B before you leave class today!