Imperialism

What demand did the US make on Japan 1853?

the US wants Japan to have open door trade

Opium War

the British refused to shut down the opium trading as people were becoming addicted to the drug(the British won)

protectorate

local rulers were left in place and were expected to follow the advice of European advisors on issues such as trade or missionary activity

colony

foreign owned land by another country

imperialism

the policy of one country's political, economic, or cultural domination over lands and territories

extraterritoriality

the right to live under their own laws and be tried in their own courts(foreigners)

Open Door policy

to keep the Chinese trading open to everyone on an equal basis

Explain the relationship between Britain and India

Britain took over India to be their colony and began ruling them. Britain made money off of India and became rich, but they helped build roads, preserve peace, and reduct banditry.

How did British rule contribute to the development of Indian nationalism?

British rule contributed to the development of Indian Nationalism because they thought the western well educated Indians would continue to want British rule, but ideas of equality and democracy lead them to want to stop all foreign rule(Indian Nation Congress).

boxer Uprising

Chinese peasants formed a group called the Righteous Harmonious Fits and they fought foreigners across China(christian missionaries)

How did Egypt modernize?

Egypt modernized with the help of Muhammad Ali. He introduced political and economic reforms. He also seized any ruling oligarchy. This way, Ali could rebuild Egypt along modern lines with improved tax collection, increasing farm output etc.

How did imperialist European powers claim control over most of Africa by the end of the 1800s?

Imperialist European powers claimed control over most of Africa by the end of the 1800s by having many explorers "pushing into the interior".

Sepoy

Indian soldiers

How did Industrialization lead to new imperialism?

Industrialization lead to new imperialism because the new countries who industrialized had more advantages than the ones who didn't. They had strong armies, and raw materials such as rubber and cotton to help them dominate.

Explain several benefits and consequences of British Colonial Rule in India.

Several benefits of British colonial rule in India are that it provided peace and order to the country side. The British revised the legal system and got rid of the caste system. Some consequences are that the Indian people had to adjust to western culture, there was a lot of poverty and no food.

How did the Africans resist European Imperialist powers?

The Africans resisted European Imperialist powers by revolting/fighting the Europeans. They also fought wars(germans). They embrace modernization to fight back by gaining European weapons.

Describe the differences in Chinese and Japanese responses to western influence. Japan was more open to foreign concepts than China was, why?

The Chinese were very set in their religion and Japan just wanted the Western powers not to take over their land, but they would do anything for them.

Describe how the Qing dynasty was weakened by the 1800s.

The Qing dynasty was weakened by a giant population growth and a lot of poverty. Also, canals and irrigation systems were poorly maintained. There was a lot of imperialist pressure.

What were the long term effects of imperialism on the colonized people?

The long term effects of imperialism on the colonized people are political changes such as changing the government reflect upon European traditions, economic changes that made colonies create resources for factories, and cultural changes that made people convert their religion. Imperialism brought modernization, the money system, new technology, and disease.

What was the scramble for Africa and what was the Berlin Conference of 1884? Why didn't Europeans invite African leaders?

The scramble for Africa was when Britain, France, and Germany were pressing vital claims to the region. The Berlin Conference was when European powers decided how ruling Africa would happen. No one can claim any part unless they have a government office there. Africans weren't invited because the Europeans felt that they didn't have claim of the land and they wanted all the land to themselves.

How were Western nations able to dominate world affairs in the late 1800s?

Western nations were able to dominate world affairs in the late 1800s because they had any advantages such as strong economies, well organized governments, and powerful armies and navies. They were also superior in technology.

How did western powers gain better trading rights in China?

Western powers gained better trading rights in China by forcing them into unequal treaties and they also opened more ports.

British Raj

a form of colonial rule set up by parliament in 1858

Commodore Matthew Perry

helped relay the message from the president of the US to open all parts to trade

Unequal treaties

series of treaties that forced China to give up rights to Western European powers

Taiping Rebellion

started with a few supporters, but then became powerful and almost took over the Qing Dynasty...many people died, but the Qing dynasty ended up winning

What factors lead to the decline of the Ottoman Empire?

Some factors that lead to the decline of the Ottomans were the Pashas(provincial rulers) gaining power, economic problems and corruption.

Suez Canal

a waterway connecting the Mediterranean and Red Seas. Great Britain, France, and Egypt built/had control over it.

Sphere of Influence

an area in which an outside power claimed exclusive investment or trading privileges