Imperialism
IMPERIALISM
The complete control of a weaker nation’s social, economic, and political life by a stronger nation. |
BERLIN CONFERENCE
European leaders met to discuss plans for dividing Africa peacefully. These leaders had little regard for African independence, and had no representation for native Africans. |
MEIJI RESTORATION
Emperor of Japan from 1867 to 1912. He was responsible for the end of the Tokugawa Shogunate and the rapid modernization and industrialization of Japan. |
Overview:
Western European interactions with Africa and Asia shifted from limited regional contacts along the coast to greater influence and connections throughout these regions. Competing industrialized states sought to control and transport raw materials and create new markets across the world.
Western European interactions with Africa and Asia shifted from limited regional contacts along the coast to greater influence and connections throughout these regions. Competing industrialized states sought to control and transport raw materials and create new markets across the world.
Unit Essential Question:
Was European imperialism a positive development for the world?
Was European imperialism a positive development for the world?
Lesson #1: Imperialism
What were the motivations behind 19th century imperialism? |
Lesson #2: Primary Sources
What were the positive and negatives of imperialism in India? |
Lesson #3: Sepoy Mutiny
Did the Sepoy Rebellion move Indians closer to or further away from independence? |
Lesson #4: Berlin Conference
What were the motives behind the Berlin Conference? |
Lesson #5: Africa Primary Sources
How did imperialism led to the Scramble for Africa? |
Lesson #6: Chinese Opium Wars
Why were imperialist nations interested in China? |
Lesson #7: Boxer Rebellion
Did the Boxer Rebellion move China closer to or further away from independence? |
Lesson #8: Japan
What was Japan like before the arrival of Commodore Matthew Perry? |
Lesson #9: Meiji Restoration
How did industrialization affect Japan during the Meiji Restoration? |