Transcript Imperialism2017_Asiax

As you look at this powerpoint, define each on the terms
sheet of your Imperialism packet:
Sphere of Influence
Hegemony
More Terms Definitions:
TYPES OF IMPERIAL
CONTROL
Sphere of Influence:
when an imperial power
shows more political
and economic interest
in the a region than
other imperial powers
do.
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Sphere of Influence example:
Imperial powers like
Britain, France, Germany and
Russia all had spheres of
influence over key ports and
large chunks of China.
China and Japan fight for control of KOREA
BEFORE THE PHOTO WAS TAKEN:
China was slow to
Industrialize and had a weak military.
Europeans wanted to sell goods in China.
Britain, France, Germany and Russia
carved out spheres of influence over key
ports and land in China.
The Meiji Restoration in Japan modernized
and industrialized the country.
Japan wanted resources from both China
and Korea
Korea
BEFORE
China and Japan fight for control of KOREA
Here we see the Japanese army passing the
Triumphal Arch erected near Seoul, Korea
after their victory at Asan. In 1894, Japan
went to war with China (SINO JAPANESE
WAR) over control of Korea. Despite being
seen as the underdog, Japan won the SINO
JAPANESE WAR!
Korea
AFTER
AFTER THE PHOTO WAS TAKEN:
China recognized Korea’s independence
and gave up Taiwan and part of Manchuria
to Japan.
A few years later, Japan declared war on
Russia (RUSSO-JAPANESE WAR) & defeated
the Russian army!
Japan took direct control of Korea and all of
Manchuria in the 1st victory of an Asian
nation over a European nation!
Japan became an imperialist power!
More Terms Definitions:
TYPES OF IMPERIAL CONTROL
Hegemony: when a
dominant country has
indirect social,
political or economic
influence over another
country/region.
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Example of Hegemony:
Japan’s victory over Russia in the
Russo Japanese War of 1905 gave them
control of Korea and hegemony over
Manchuria
BEFORE THE PHOTO WAS TAKEN:
The British East India Company
administered colonial India until 1858.
Over the years, THE BEIC dominated
the political and economic lives of the
Indians.
The British use of ammunition greased
with animal fat (offensive to Muslim
and Hindu Indians) triggered the
Rebellion of 1857.
India BEFORE
Here we see the damaged Chattar Manzil, or
Umbrella Palace, in Lucknow, India. During the
Great Rebellion (Sepoy Rebellion) of 1857,
rebel Indian soldiers (sepoys) took control of
the surrounding region and laid siege to
Lucknow. After surviving for months, the
British were able to evacuate the city and then
recapture it the following year.
India
AFTER
AFTER THE PHOTO WAS TAKEN:
India was then placed under DIRECT
CONTROL of the English PARLIAMENT.
This era was called the BRITISH RAJ!
Indians WERE NOT ALLOWED to be in
policy-making positions.
British control of India put an end to
Russia’s threat of expansion into India
from the north
Britain continued to manage the
Indian economy and introduced
industrial technology.
BEFORE THE PHOTO WAS TAKEN:
China lost much of its traditional
influence over Southeast Asia.
Britain and France divided much of the
region between them.
French missionaries and traders had
been active in Vietnam, Laos and
Cambodia.
The French sent troops to secure this
area as a colony.
Vietnam
BEFORE
Here we see Than Tai, who became emperor of
Vietnam when he was 10 yrs. old. He reigned
from 1889 until 1907. During his leadership,
Vietnam lost what power was left for the
Nguyen empire. The French leaders who were
controlling the country accused him of treason
and had him deported. This area then became
known was French Indochina.
Vietnam
AFTER
AFTER THE PHOTO WAS TAKEN:
The conquest of Indochina brought France a
lot of prestige but only a limited amount of
trade.
A French governor oversaw the colony and
some French troops stayed in Vietnam.
There were very few French civilians who
settled in the colony of
French Indochina.
Vietnam
AFTER
AFTER THE PHOTO WAS TAKEN:
The conquest of Indochina brought France a
lot of prestige but only a limited amount of
trade.
A French governor oversaw the colony and
some French troops stayed in Vietnam.
There were very few French civilians who
settled in the colony of
French Indochina.
A. Describe what you see. What is the message?
B. CAN YOU IDENTIFY THE
COUNTRIES REPRESENTED
IN THIS POLITICAL
CARTOON? WHAT ARE THEY
DOING?
(Go to the next slide for a
closer view)
C. Describe what you see. What is the message?
Types of
Imperial
Control:
Direct vs.
Indirect
Copy answers
to #1 from the
next slide.
(#2 and side 2
is Hwk)
Types of Control
A country or region
governed internally by
A foreign power.
Example:
Algeria and Vietnam
were French colonies.
A country or territory
with its own internal
government but under
the control of an outside
power.
Example:
Britain established a
PROTECTORATE over
The Niger River delta
in Africa.
An area in which an
outside power claims
exclusive investment or
trading privileges.
Example:
Many European
countries
Established spheres of
Influence in China during
The 18th-19th centuries.
Independent but less
developed nations
controlled by private
business interests
rather than by other
gov’ts.
Example:
The British East India
Co. controlled trade in
India before the British
gov’t took over in
1858.