ENGLISH IMPERIALISM IN THE EAST

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ENGLISH IMPERIALISM IN THE EAST

• 1870-1914

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Definitions

• Imperialism
• extending a nations influence
  directly or indirectly over
  weaker areas
• Colonialism
• Taking direct control of an area and turning it
  into a colony under a nations authority
• Nationalism
• Belief that an ethnic group should rule itself
• Belief that one nation is better than all the
  others

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Britain

• Largest colonial empire
• Sun never sets on the British Empire
• Colonies established to protect trading interests
  in Africa and Asia
• Two kinds of colonies
• White Colonies (Canada, Australia, New Zealand,
  South Africa) given self-rule
• Non-white Colonies (India, Africa) under direct
  rule

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European Imperialism in Asia

• India
• Britain trading in India since 1600s
• British East India Co. gradually took over parts
  of India
• British government gradually took over India in
  the 1800s
• Sepoy Mutiny
• Indian soldiers revolt against British East India
  Co. and were put down by British army

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European Imperialism in Asia

• Consequences of British Imperialism in India
• British educational system established
• Spread of English language
• Railroads tie India together
• Rise of Indian middle class

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European Imperialism in Asia

• China
• Potentially huge market
• Closed to European trade until 1800s
• Opium War (1840)
• Britain forces China to open trade to opium
• By 1900, China divided into European spheres of
  influence
• Parts of China under European control
• Chinese monarchy seriously weakened

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Reaction to Imperialism

• Rise of Nationalist Movements
• India
• Indian National Congress (1885)
• Group of middle class Indians begin to demand
  independence (Mohandas Gandhi)
• China
• Boxer Rebellion (1900)
• Nationalist Party

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Conclusion

• Different reasons for European imperialism during
  late nineteenth century
• European imperialism causes reactions in Africa
  and Asia
• European imperialism disrupts traditional way of
  life and continues to affect the world today