1. Please write the Question and Your Answer… What happened as a result of the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885? A. There was less fighting between African leaders and European powers B. Europeans divided Africa into colonies without consulting African leaders C. France and Britain agreed to govern their African colonies jointly D. Africa leaders gave suggestions for better relations with Europe

2.  Mosquitoes don’t just bite you. They also urinate on you after sucking your blood.

3.  Page A38  Color AFRICA ONLY!!!  You do NOT have to label the countries!  Cream/White colored countries  not controlled by a European country

4. Chapter 11 Section 5

5.  As the Europeans did in Africa, they rushed to divide up Southeast Asia.  These lands form part of the Pacific Rim (the countries that border the Pacific Ocean).  Western nations desired the Pacific Rim lands due to their strategic location along the sea route to China.

6.  The French took over Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia.  The combined states became known as French Indochina.  The French used direct colonial management.  They filled all important positions in the government.  They did not encourage local industry.  4x as much land was devoted to rice production.  Exported and not given to peasants.  Set the stage for Vietnamese resistance.

7.  Colonization brought mixed results in Southeast Asia.  Economies grew based on cash crops and exported goods.  Education, health and sanitation improved.  Millions of people migrated to work on plantations and the mines in Southeast Asia.  The mixing of cultures led to the racial and religious tensions in this area as seen today.

8.  What set the stage for Vietnamese resistance against the French? a. the French levied heavy taxes on local industry b. the French only hired Vietnamese Christians for high government positions c. peasants had less rice to eat because the French exported most of it for French colonial profit d. the French importation of rubber trees destroyed most major rice fields

9. Write Question and Answer  How did the French control Vietnam? A. An indirect model, as they let the Vietnamese run their own government B. A direct model, as French officials ran the government in Vietnam and controlled rice production C. A direct model, but the French treated the peasants with respect despite controlling their government

10.  Valentine’s Day is thought to have evolved from the Pagan celebration of Lupercalia.  To begin the festival, members of the Luperci, an order of Roman priests, would gather at a sacred cave where the infants Romulus and Remus, the founders of Rome, were believed to have been cared for by a she-wolf or lupa. The priests would sacrifice a goat, for fertility, and a dog, for purification. They would then strip the goat's hide into strips, dip them into the sacrificial blood and take to the streets, gently slapping both women and crop fields with the goat hide. Far from being fearful, Roman women welcomed the touch of the hides because it was believed to make them more fertile in the coming year. Later in the day, according to legend, all the young women in the city would place their names in a big urn. The city's bachelors would each choose a name and become paired for the year with his chosen woman. These matches often ended in marriage.  http://www.history.com/topics/valentines-day http://www.history.com/topics/valentines-day

12.  U.S. interest in Hawaii began around 1790 when Hawaii was a port on the way to China and East India.  Americans established sugar cane plantations and it changed Hawaii’s economy.  By 1850, sugar cane accounted for 75% of Hawaii’s wealth.

13.  Some U.S. business leaders pushed for annexation (adding of the territory to the U.S.) of Hawaii.  Making Hawaii a part of the U.S. meant that Hawaiian sugar could be sold for greater profits because American producers got an extra two cents a pound from the U.S. government.

14.  Queen Liliuokalani was the ruler of Hawaii at this time.  She called for a new constitution and wanted to give power back to the Hawaiians and away from the wealthy businessmen.  U.S. businessmen wanted to overthrow her.  She was removed from power in 1893.  Hawaii was annexed in 1898.

15.  In 1894, wealthy plantation owner, Sanford B. Dole was named president of the new Republic of Hawaii  He owned a pineapple plantation  Founder of Dole – the fruit company  Dole asked for Hawaii to be annexed by the U.S.  President Grover Cleveland refused the request.  Hawaii was annexed in 1898 by the U.S.

16.  Why did some U.S. business leaders want Hawaii to be annexed to the United States? A. it would improve trade with Pacific Rim countries b. they could have access to Hawaiian sugar, which could be sold for high profits in the continental USA c. they wanted U.S. military support against Hawaiian royalty d. they feared that French Indochina might conquer Hawaii

18.  Should the United States look to expand its land and territory today? Why or why not?

19.  In Alabama, it’s illegal to wear a fake moustache that causes laughter in church.

20.  You are the president of France in the year 1880. Your country is looking abroad after your neighbors are considering the policy of imperialism. Reflect on the following ideas… 1. What are the possible benefits from practicing imperialism? 2. What are the possible drawbacks of practicing imperialism? 3. Suppose your country decide to expand. Do you select direct control or indirect control of an area? What would that system look like? Why do you select the method that you choose?