1. Imperialism in the Middle East

2. REMINDERS!  CURRENT EVENTS TOMORROW!!!!!!  Last one of the Semester!  Last two weeks of the semester:  Get your late work turned in!!!  Imperialism Portfolio Due: January, 20th

3. Natural Resources: Oil  Industrialization required many different kinds of resources  Machinery required lubrication  Europeans discover oil throughout the Middle East  Oil would later be used for fuel

4. Strategic Location  Crossroads for Centuries!  Trade Routes  Access to India/Asia  Wanted by Everyone!  Ottoman Empire  Controlled for many centuries  Beginning to die out

5. Suez Canal  Man-made waterway connecting the Mediterranean Sea with the Red Sea  Why is this beneficial?

7. Flyer Project  Create flyer that is from one of the following perspectives:  Against imperialism in Africa  Against imperialism in Middle East  Against imperialism in India  In favor of imperialism (European perspective)  Requirements: 1. Catchy slogan that indicates your point of view 2. Color picture that helps explain your point of view 3. 3 facts from textbook that back up or substantiate your point of view