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Imperialism: Pacific Rim and the United States

Imperialism: Pacific Rim and the United States. Agenda. Bell Ringer: What does the Sepoy Mutiny lead to in India? Why? Quick Review: Imperialism in Africa and India Notes: Imperialism in Latin America Comparison of Imperial Rule Political Cartoons United States Activity

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Imperialism: Pacific Rim and the United States

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  1. Imperialism: Pacific Rim and the United States

  2. Agenda • Bell Ringer: What does the Sepoy Mutiny lead to in India? Why? • Quick Review: Imperialism in Africa and India • Notes: Imperialism in Latin America • Comparison of Imperial Rule • Political Cartoons United States Activity • Panama Canal Video Clip • Objective Review Questions: Imperialism • HW: Vocabulary Unit 8

  3. What is the purpose of Imperialism in Africa? • What is Social Darwinism? • Were any resistance movements in Africa successful? Why? • What is the difference between indirect vs direct control? • How did India gradually come under the control of Britain? • What caused the Sepoy Mutiny? • What are the negative effects of limiting trade in India? • What were positive effects of Imperialism in India? • What are the aftereffects of the Sepoy Mutiny? • What are the long-term effects of Imperialism in Africa?

  4. Dutch East India Company take most of the islands along the Pacific Rim in the early 1800s. Attempted to take agricultural products such as sugar, coffee, cocoa, and pineapples. Indonesia becomes the Dutch East Indies. Class systems are created. Taking the Pacific Rim

  5. Took control of Singapore as a stopping point for ships on the India-China trade route. Malaysia becomes a rubber exporter. Chinese rush to the region for jobs. Native Malay population and Chinese fuel tensions. British Control in Pacific Rim

  6. Napoleon III would order his armies to take much of Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. Forced Colonial Management. Resistance began against the French over Rice production. French Indochina

  7. Siam promoted itself as a neutral zone between imperialist ambitions of Britain and France. They escaped the racism and distrust since their own government made the changes. Maintaining Independence

  8. The United States also had an imperialism policy that started after the Spanish-American War. Over time they would have influence over the Pacific Islands and Latin America. US Imperialism

  9. The US and Latin America • 1898, the United States joined Cuba in their war against Spain. • We would receive Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines. • The Panama Canal was constructed. • Offered Colombians $10 million • When they refused we had the Panamanians revolt. • Cuts a voyage from East to West in half.

  10. Phillipine Islands, Puerto Rico, and Guam acquired in 1898. They wanted to “educate” and “uplift” the Filipino people through Christianity. Filipino Nationalists fought with the US until 1902. Encouraged self-rule, but businessmen exploited the area. Pacific Islands

  11. US Imperialism

  12. Start at 3.56 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dae7QI6gIsA

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