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Imperialism and Nationalism

Imperialism and Nationalism. Chapter 26 Sections 2 & 4. Imperialism. the policy of one nation ruling over a foreign country. The US is an imperialist country since we have control over Puerto Rico. YES-NO-WHY Imperialism is negative. 1 2 3 4 5. Foreign Invaders.

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Imperialism and Nationalism

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  1. Imperialism and Nationalism Chapter 26 Sections 2 & 4

  2. Imperialism the policy of one nation ruling over a foreign country The US is an imperialist country since we have control over Puerto Rico. YES-NO-WHY Imperialism is negative. 1 2 3 4 5

  3. Foreign Invaders • Conquered the Middle East WHY? (see pg 576) • for the fertile land of the Fertile Crescent and Anatolian Plateau • Most invaders converted to Islam • protected the religious culture of the Middle East

  4. Foreign Invaders • Seljuks-the success of these Muslims frighten European Christian rulers • Crusaders-goal of capturing Jerusalem and spreading Christianity • Saladin Empire-recaptured Jerusalem from Christians; united Muslims • Mongols-caused massive destruction to the Middle East; later converted to Islam

  5. Foreign Invaders • Ottoman Empire (Sunni) • Controlled land from central Europe, Northern Africa, and the Middle East • Were Muslims, but allowed non-Muslims to retain their religion • Reign lasted 500 years; ends after WWI • Safavid Empire (Shiite) • Established in Iran, threat to Ottoman Empire • European leaders allied with them to fight against the Ottomans

  6. Yes-no-why • Imperialism influenced the Middle East.

  7. Nationalism Devotion to one’s own nation; patriotism Patriot members of the American Revolutionary Army were nationalists. YES-NO-WHY Loyalists (who remained loyal to Britain) were also nationalists. 1 2 3 4 5

  8. Ottoman Empire • Imperialism and Nationalism were threats to the Ottoman Empire • Ethnic groups revolted against Ottoman rule and many won independence • Russia encouraged the revolts • Britain and France were suspicious of Russia’s motive • Attempted to modernize and become more like the West • Many opposed the changes that were occurring in the Ottoman Empire

  9. Turkish Nationalism • Young Turks want to strengthen the Ottoman Empire and end Western Imperialism • Overthrow sultan (king) • Supported Nationalism • No longer tolerant of diverse cultures and religions • Practiced genocide against Armenians • Even though they shared Islam with Arabs, the Turks mistreated the Arabs and made them speak Turkish • Helped spark the growth of Arab nationalism

  10. Fall of the ottoman empire • Ottomans sided with Germany during WWI • Upon losing the war, the Ottomans also lost control of their Arab lands • Ottoman Empire is abolished, Turkey is established • Adopt many features of western culture such as (see page 584-585) • Western calendar, metric system, alphabet, clothing • Muslims opposed these policies WHY (see pg 585) • Feared they would destroy their traditions and values

  11. Arab Nationalism • During WWI, some Arabs helped the British WHY? (See pg 586) • Wanted independent kingdoms after the war • However, after the war, Britain and France controlled many of the Arab lands • Arabs continued their demand for self-rule • British and French didn’t want to withdraw from the region WHY? (see pg 586) • Oil

  12. Summary • How did imperialism in the Middle East lead to the growth of nationalism?

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