Imperialism through the Ottoman Empire and India

Agenda1. Bell Ringer: What is the purpose of the Berlin

Conference? How does this impact Africa?

2. Lecture: Imperialism in India and the decline of the Ottoman Empire. (20)

3. Jared Diamond Video Clip (18)

4. Imperialism Debate (30)

5. Jared Diamond Reading HW (10)

 HW: Jared Diamond Reading. Finish Reflection 12.

Ottomans Lose Power

• Weakening over 300 years.

• Weak rulers, weaker country.

• Attempts to modernize were not successful.

• Landlocked countries attempt to take parts of the Empire.

• Geopolitics- Taking land for strategic purposes.

Crimean War (1853-1856)

• War between Russians and Ottomans to gain territory near Black Sea.

• Britain and France join forces against the Russians, but Ottoman Empire still weakened.

Suez Canal

• Egypt built it with funds from industrialized nations, mainly France.

• After the country could not repay debt ($450 Million), Britain assumes control of the Canal.

• Allows for quick access to India from England via the Mediterranean.

• British begins occupation in 1882.

Imperialism in India

• East India Company set up trading posts, and then took control of India.

• Armies called “Sepoys” with little interference from Britain.

• India is major supplier of raw materials.

• Limits set.– Only British can purchase

raw materials, and only India can buy British goods.

Colonialism in India

• Railroad established. • Major conflicts aid in the

economics development of India.

• Modern road network, sanitation, and life improved.

• British has all power. • Cash crops = lower food

production, starvation.

Indians Rebel!

• Sepoy Mutiny 1857- bullet cartridges sealed with animal fat.

• Hindus and Muslims enraged, lack of respect for their culture.

• Soldiers were jailed, massive fighting until additional troops sent from Britain. – Same as Africa, lack of

solidarity.

Effects of Mutiny

• Direct Control established in India. 1858.

• Raj- India divided into provinces, controlled by British officials.

• Racist attitudes flourish.

• Distrust between Indians and British.

Debate• The class will be split in half to begin a debate

on Imperialism.

• Team 1: You are to debate the positive worldwide effects of imperialism, and how it was a good thing.

• Team 2: You are to debate that imperialism was a negative event on the world stage. – Each team will have 10 minutes to prepare the

argument, and establish guidelines for those speaking. Everyone MUST contribute.

Rules for Debate

• Everyone must contribute.

• If someone speaks out of turn, they will lose points on their grade.

• Self-regulate, if you notice one person is dominating the conversation, ask them to allow someone else to speak. – Responses are limited to 45 seconds.