The document discusses European imperialism in Asia between the 18th-19th centuries. It describes how Russia expanded by conquering nomadic tribes on the steppes after acquiring firearms. Western powers then colonized Southeast Asia for its fertile land and valuable crops. Siam (modern Thailand) maintained independence by playing off rival European powers. Britain took control of India through the East India Company and faced rebellions from Indian soldiers and nationalism. Direct British rule was established after 1857 to prevent future uprisings.

1. Imperialism in Asia Imperialism In Asia The Jewel of the English Crown “A call to expel the British” reading

2. Imperialism in Asia

3. Russia History of conflict with nomadic tribes on the steppes belt of grassland that extends some 5,000 miles (8,000 kilometers) from Hungary in the west through Ukraine and Central Asia to Manchuria in the east.

5. Russia History of conflict with nomadic tribes on the steppes belt of grassland that extends some 5,000 miles (8,000 kilometers) from Hungary in the west through Ukraine and Central Asia to Manchuria in the east. What factor ends this conflict for good? Firearms become available to the Russians Take over the lands of the nomads and turn them over to farmers

6. Western Powers Rule Southeast Asia

7. Southeast Asia Why did the Europeans show interest in this area of the world? Fertile soil Good climate Agricultural culture Easily restructured agricultural economy to include cash crops

8. Southeast Asia Wealth generated in this area exported to Europe Europe provides peace, stability, and food

9. Siam Maintains Independence Thailand Between British Burma and French Indochina Siamese King used the feud between the two countries King Mongkut Modernized Siam Schools Legal reform Government reorganization Ended Slavery

10. General Impacts Economics Cash crops Improved communications and transportation Education Health Sanitation Unification Migration changes population characteristics Clashing of culture and religion

11. India Why did Britain want a buffer zone for India?

12. India Britain takes advantage of turmoil in India and usurps control East India Company uses its own military to gain power Eventually most of India is controlled by Britain

13. India East India rules with little government interference in the beginning Sepoys- Indian soldiers employed by East India Company

14. British Interest in India Supplier of raw materials for industrial boom 300 million people to act as a market “Jewel in the Crown” Most valuable of all colonies Economic restrictions ensuring their supremacy

15. Rebellion Pockets of resistance Believed Britain was also trying to convert population to Christianity Racist views

16. Sepoy Rebellion Rumor that the cartridges for their new field rifles were sealed with pork and beef fat Since many of the soldiers were Hindu or Muslim and they had to bite off the caps, this would be against their religion Soldiers refused the new cartridges

17. Sepoy Rebellion Britain jailed the disobedient soldiers Rebel on May 10, 1857 Capture the city of Delhi Spread to Northern India Took over a year for the East India Company to regain control

18. Sepoy Rebellion Failed because of inability of Indians to unite Muslim and Hindu leaders Weak leadership Britain takes direct control after the rebellion to prevent future uprisings

19. Direct British Control Raj- British rule over India from 1757-1947 Divided country into 11 provinces Honored all treaties with Princes Viceroy or Governor in control from Britain but still promised freedom and independence

20. Indian Nationalism What is nationalism? What could be some of the uniting forces in India? Resentment Common History

21. Indian Nationalism Form organizations to lobby for self-rule Indian National Congress 1885 Muslim League 1906 Angry over the partition of Bengal

22. Think Think Think Britain controlled many different colonies. Compare their governing strategies in Canada, the US, and India. What were their common mistakes and strengths. Did they learn anything from experience?

23. “Call to Expel the British” PG 334 Work in small groups to complete the analysis sheet and the questions Remember to look up words… you may see them again