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Ottoman Reform and the European Model, 1807-1853. Selim III introduces reformsEuropean style military, Provincial governors, Standardized taxesJanissaries Revolt in SerbiaMuslim scholars revoltProgram is suspendedGreece gains independence Ottomans face a greater need for reformTanzimat reform
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1. Ch. 25 Land Empires in the Age of Imperialism, 1800-1870 RECAP FROM PICTURE PROJECTS
2. Ottoman Reform and the European Model, 1807-1853 Selim III introduces reforms
European style military, Provincial governors, Standardized taxes
Janissaries Revolt in Serbia
Muslim scholars revolt
Program is suspended
Greece gains independence
Ottomans face a greater need for reform
Tanzimat reforms
European style reforms (education, clothing, taxes)
3. Crimean War and Aftermath, 1853-1856 Russia attempts to expand into Ottoman
British, French and Ottoman defeat Russia
Crimean War—transition to modern warfare
Percussion caps, breech loading, machine guns, use of railroads, trench warfare
Ottomans continue European reform
$ problems, Muslim fears stall reform
4. Russian Empire (Cultural Trends) Russia remains underdeveloped but expands its power to Pacific Ocean
Decembrist Revolt attempts to continue reform from Alexander I (1825)
place Alexander’s brother Constantine on throne (rejected)
Reform returns in 1855 with Alexander II
Reform includes:
Emancipation of serfs, railroad network, modernized govt., universities, science.
5. Qing Empire: Opium War, 1839-1850 China plagued by Local Conflict
Qing refuse to import British goods? Britain faces trade deficit
Britain begins Opium trade? Qing ban trade
Britain begins Naval invasion
Treaty of Nanking
Opening of 5 ports, low tariff, most-favored-nation
Examine Map on p.669 (textbook)
6. Taiping Rebellion Poverty caused by Opium wars leads to rebellion
Hakka peoples rebel against imperial troops
Provincial Governors (Qing) suppress the rebellion w/ British and French aid
Considered one of the bloodiest civil wars (20-30mill deaths)
7. Decentralization and End of Qing, 1864-1875 Qing expenditures 10x revenue
Britain and France actively aided recovery
China looked to U.S. for models?
Restore agriculture, reform military, industrialize
Provincial Governors assume control from the Qing
8. Ch. 26, The New Power Balance 1850-1900
9. Britain loses its grip 1890: Germany and U.S. surpass Britain as the worlds leading industrial powers!