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Exploring Imperialism Through Key Historical Figures and Cinema

This agenda outlines a comprehensive drill focused on imperialism, sparking discussions on historical accuracy versus Hollywood portrayals. Key figures like Cecil Rhodes, Dr. David Livingston, Henry Stanley, and others are examined for their roles in shaping imperialist landscapes. The session will include a review of "Last Samurai" to evaluate its historical context and accuracy. Dive into the complexities of imperialism as we analyze the influences of leaders such as Napoleon III, Otto von Bismarck, King Leopold II, and Emperor Meiji. Join us for discussion and reflection.

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Exploring Imperialism Through Key Historical Figures and Cinema

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  1. 12/13/12 Drill Name every person you can think of involved in imperialism in one way or another Agenda Drill Pray Last Samurai: History vs Hollywood Review Crash Course Cecil Rhodes Dr. David Livingston Henry Stanley Napoleon III Otto von Bismarck King Leopold II Emperor Meiji Millard Fillmore Matthew Perry Shoguns Sepoys Test Tomorrow Castle Learning Money for Review Books
  2. The start of Imperialism… European countries need raw materials It’s the Industrial revolution, they always are looking for raw materials In the mean time Belgium has Dr. Livingston missing in Africa Henry Stanley goes looking for him on a Christian mission
  3. In Africa… He finds Dr. Livingston and they head back to Europe Dr. Livingston I presume… King Leopold II of Belgium hears about all the great stuff they saw and decides he wants it (mainly the raw materials  Diamonds and Metals) SEND THE ARMY!! TAKE IT OVER!
  4. I DON’T WANT MY GRANDSON DYING IN YOUR ARMY OVER DIAMONDS!!
  5. He will not die for diamonds! We are going to teach the Africans, to show them the ways of civilization and to ditch their barbaric traditions! Solution: White man’s burden
  6. Did they buy that white man’s burden line? …I think so…see you in Berlin! Solution: White man’s burden
  7. You didn’t even ask us about it! You divided my people into two nations! …my brother also died because of your fancy pants coward gun!
  8. Nevermind! I LOVE NETFLIX!!!
  9. Glad you're enjoying westernization…we’ll be taking that iron now…by the way you're gonna start growing cotton for us now, sooo… Solution: White man’s burden
  10. Practice Which of these developments in Africa was a cause of the other three? A. Rival tribal groups fought wars. B. The Berlin Conference of 1884 influenced colonial boundaries. C. Traditional territories and culture groups were permanently fragmented. D. African economies became dependent on the sale of cash crops and raw materials.
  11. Boer War Britain and the Dutch both wanted South Africa They had to go to war over it between the British and the Dutch farmers (Boers) Brits push the border back and WIN!
  12. LET’S GO TO INDIA!
  13. England… Imperializes India and of course the Indians hate it The East India Company is running the country, where they are basically using the land for cash crops and don’t care about anything else Except suppressing the Indians Indians could not walk down the sidewalk or have equal rights and they got the crap food and drinks
  14. England… Has made Opium illegal… So instead they will grow it in India and trade it with China So Britain goes to War with China, forces them into an unfair treaty Trade: Britain imports opium, exports tea. Ruins China’s culture, because now its full of drug addicts Starts Spheres of Influence
  15. Spheres of Influence European nations carve up China like a melon Certain European nations are only allowed to trade into certain ports Cultural diffusion happens in those ports The Chinese aren’t feeling it Taiping Rebellion Boxer Rebellion
  16. PRACTICE Both the Taiping Rebellion and the Boxer Rebellion attempted to rid China of A. Mongol control B. illegal drug traffic C. communist influence D. foreign domination
  17. JAPAN: WE WANT IN!!!
  18. JAPAN??!! WE HAVENT SEEN YOU IN (250) YEARS! Where ya been?
  19. ‘Merrica Japan was isolated for years under the Shogunate Matthew Perry goes on ships to try and open up trade (so does everybody…and they got beheaded) Matthew Perry comes back with huge warships of America, they let him in on intimidation
  20. Practice Commodore Matthew Perry’s visits to Japan in 1853 and 1854 resulted in the A. colonization of Japan by the United States B. transfer of spheres of influence to China C. introduction of Christianity to Japanese society D. opening of trade and diplomatic relations with Japan
  21. ‘Merrica They come up with the Treaty of Kanagawa Japan will open two ports to America and they will become best trading buddies America Japan
  22. Japan Westernizes The Meiji Empower is restored to power They copy American education, they copy the British Army They bring industry into the fold and build factories and real cities The old way is out, people want to westernize Japan needs to be western, and the west is imperializing…
  23. I WISH WE HAD FRIENDS…AND RESOURCES!
  24. Japan… Starts touting around their new fancy western Army that Tom Cruise trained and …. ATTACKS KOREA ATTACKS CHINA Sino-Chinese War Attacks RUSSIA Russo-Japanese War WIN! WIN! WIN!
  25. Practice Meiji reformers of Japan and Peter the Great of Russia were similar in that both emphasized A. socialism B. isolationism C. westernization D. democratization
  26. JAPAN IS COOL AGAIN! AND WE HAVE RESOURCES… AND WE ARE PRETTY MUCH A PART OF THE WEST…WHICH EVERYONE ELSE IN THE WORLD HATES BECAUSE THEY BROUGHT THEIR FANCY GATLING GUN ALL OVER THE PLACE AND TOOK OVER THE REST OF THE WORLD!
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