global history—tuesday january 6, 2009 chapter 27 (page 685-709) topic: imperialism aim question:...
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Global History—Tuesday January 6, 2009 Chapter 27 (Page 685-709) Topic: ImperialismAim Question:What were the major factors that lead Europeans to imperialize Africa and Asia?Objective: -Understand reasons for imperialism-Analyze the forces leading toward imperialism-Synthesis how the Conference of Berlin divided AfricaAgenda:-Attendance -The legend of David Livingston -Motives for Imperialism -Berlin Conference
The Legend of Dr. David Livingston • A minister from
Scotland• First “westerner”
to travel deep into central Africa—searching for source of Nile
• Disappeared for 6 years… What happened to him?
American newspaper sent STANLEY!!!
• 1879, Stanley found Livingstone in what is now called the CONGO… doing what?
• Stanley signed treaties with local African chiefs tricking them into “giving” the land to King Leopold of Belgium.
Motives Driving Imperialism
Economic forces
Social forces
Political forces
Economic Forces• Industrial revolution provided Europeans with a
major need for resources.
• The race to imperialize “other” territories came from a competitive need for resources… more resources equals more money from factories!
Social Forces
• The growth of industry lead to ideas of “betterment”— England is better than Germany, Germany is better than Italy, Italy is better than France, & France is better than England…
• Finally, ALL Europeans began to see themselves as better than the rest of the world!
• The concept of Social-Darwinism becomes “science” … (more on next slide)
Social-Darwinism… Pure Racism
• Racism: is the attitude that one race is better than another.
• Social-Darwinism: “Survival of Fittest”, Those who are most fit for survival had technology, democracy, and wealth. If you not, you were unfit to live.
The Social-Darwin Differences
Western (White Europeans)
• Inventive• Scientific• Rational• Self-Controlled• Democratic• Civilized• Economically Progressive• Moral Christian • Independent
Eastern (Non-whites, Non-European)
• Ignorant• Irrational• Superstitious • Lazy• Childlike• Savage• Dependent
Political Forces• Because the Europeans felt superior
to the “other” races, they felt they HAD to spread their political ideas.
• It was the WHITE MAN’S BURDEN
For Europeans, Control was easy
• Built Railways in Africa• Built Telegraph Cable lines in Africa
• Created Steamships along African rivers• Used MAXIM GUN (machine gun) to control unrest
Berlin Conference~African land becomes European Colonies~
Global History—Friday January 22, 2010 Chapter 27 (Page 685-709) Topic: Imperialism; INDIA Aim Question:What were the major factors that lead England to imperialize India?Objective: -Understand reasons for Indian imperialism-Analyze the forces leading toward imperialism in India-Synthesis how the English government took controlAgenda:-Attendance -The Maps -Motives for Imperialism in India -English government
Map Exercise
European Colonial Territories, (page 683)• 1. The World in 1900
– a. Who had the largest European Empire?– b. Which European nations had overseas
empires?– c. Which European nation imperialized
India (you need to know where is India is to answer)?
Only two parts of the worldwhich was not colonized
during 1900.
HOW DID BRITISH TAKE OVER• Technology
- Machine Guns
• Gave India much needed Railroads& Steamships
• British Naval ships to powerful; sea trade controlled
History of British Imperialism England had economic interests in India
beginning in the 1600’s
British East India Company was first English to do trade there
At first the Mughal Empire controlled the Europeans traders but as the Empire began to fall apart the British East India Company found
it easy to gain control
Indians must produce raw materials for
Britain
Sent to British factories turned
into finished goods.
Indians must buy finished goods from
Britain
Tea, indigo, coffee,
cotton, jute, opium
India was the Jewel in Britian’s Crown
(What did that mean?)
British East India Company1757- Battle of Plassey- Led by Robert Clive
Company troops were victorious over Mughals
British East India Company became leading power in India
Ruled without any interference from the British
government
Had their own army, made up of sepoys (Indian Soldiers)
Cause of Sepoy RebellionSepoy’s (Indian Soldiers) learned the cartridges of their rifles were sealed with beef and pork fat. (just a
rumor)
To use the cartridges the soldiers had to bite off the seal.
Hindus consider the cow sacred and Muslims do not eat pork
Both groups were outraged
What is a Sepoy?• Was a native of
India, a soldier allied to England.
• 300,000 Sepoys were crucial in securing India for the British East India Company
Hindu Belief of Not Eating Meat
• Meat is not eaten because it involves harming a living creature
• The pig is seen as a scavenger and, therefore, the meat is considered unclean
English Enfield Rifle
Used Animal fat to lubricate weapon
ENFIELD RIFLE
• Used the pig or cow fat on the bullets so that it would be able to move more quickly down the end of the barrel.
