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Imperialism expands to India. Unit Enduring Understandings 1. The motives of competition and profit often prompt people and groups to expand into new areas of opportunity.
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Imperialism expands to India Unit Enduring Understandings 1. The motives of competition and profit often prompt people and groups to expand into new areas of opportunity. 2. Changes in technology and exchange during the 18th and 19th centuries led to the social and economic changes around the world that are still relevant today. 3. Technology, transportation and communication enabled European nations to become the dominant world powers in the 19th century. 4. Centers of global economic and political power shift over time. 5. Technology and industrial advancement can alter existing social and economic systems. Agenda – After studying imperialism in Africa, the mid-east, India and East Asia what do you think is meant by the phrase “The White Man’s Burden”? Questions from homework? Review chart of imperial comparison Complete p 33 – How does the Chinese experience differ from that of other imperialized countries? Why? Geography p 34 and 35 – the Opium War –how does the opium war relate to issues the US faces today? Reading – Actively Read p 36 and answer the 3 questions on the bottom. Analyze the Cartoon – how does it answer today’s agenda question? Complete a War/Revolution Snapshot for the Industrial Revolution
Self Strengthening Movement • Effects of Instability in China • Foreigners import resources for MILITARY • China loses control of QUALITY and in trade balance • Increasing WESTERN INFLUENCE • Public not overly supportive of program • Foreigners attack • Other countries capitalize on China’s weaknesses • Resulting treaties lead to “FOOTHOLDS”—spheres of influence