2. ENGLISH IMPERIALISM IN THE EAST 1870-1914

3. Definitions Imperialism “extending a nation’s influence directly or indirectly over weaker areas” Colonialism Taking direct control of an area and turning it into a colony under a nation’s authority Nationalism Belief that an ethnic group should rule itself Belief that one nation is better than all the others

4. Britain Largest colonial empire “Sun never sets on the British Empire” Colonies established to protect trading interests in Africa and Asia Two kinds of colonies “White” Colonies (Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa) given self-rule “Non-white” Colonies (India, Africa) under direct rule

5. European Imperialism in Asia India Britain trading in India since 1600s British East India Co. gradually took over parts of India British government gradually took over India in the 1800s Sepoy Mutiny  Indian soldiers revolt against British East India Co. and were put down by British army

6. European Imperialism in Asia Consequences of British Imperialism in India British educational system established Spread of English language Railroads tie India together Rise of Indian middle class

7. European Imperialism in Asia China Potentially huge market Closed to European trade until 1800s Opium War (1840) Britain forces China to open trade to opium By 1900, China divided into European “spheres of influence” Parts of China under European control Chinese monarchy seriously weakened

8. Reaction to Imperialism Rise of Nationalist Movements India Indian National Congress (1885) Group of middle class Indians begin to demand independence (Mohandas Gandhi) China Boxer Rebellion (1900) Nationalist Party

9. Conclusion Different reasons for European imperialism during late nineteenth century European imperialism causes reactions in Africa and Asia European imperialism disrupts traditional way of life and continues to affect the world today