Chapter 27 Section 4 & 5, Chapter 28 Section 2 Study Guide

Chapter 27 Section 4 & 5, Chapter 28 Section 2 Study Guide World History II 1450-1950 Chapter 27 Section 4: British Imperialism in India Part 1: Terms and Names Directions: As you read, fill in the table with definitions of the terms, and focus on why the key terms/names are important in the context of the chapter. Sepoy Indian soldier working for the British East India Company. Sepoy mutiny 1857 rebellion by Indian soldiers against British rule. Raj The period (1858–1947) of direct British government rule in India. Part 2: Short Answer Questions Directions: Based on your reading, answer the following questions in complete sentences. Why did Britain consider India its “jewel in the crown”? because it was the most valuable colony Why didn’t Indians unite against the British in the Sepoy mutiny? Indians did not fully unite against the British in the Sepoy Mutiny because the country was divided by religion? language, and caste. Many Indian princes and rulers stayed loyal to Britain because they kept their power under British rule. Some groups even helped the British fight the rebellion. How did imperialism lead to the growth of nationalism in India? British imperialism led to nationalism in India because educated Indians learned Western ideas of freedom and equality, but saw that Britain treated them unfairly. British racism, economic exploitation, and control made Indians want self-rule. Groups like the Indian National Congress formed to push for more rights and later full independence Chapter 27 Section 5: Imperialism in Southeast Asia Part 1: Terms and Names Directions: As you read, fill in the table with definitions of the terms, and focus on why the key terms/names are important in the context of the chapter. Pacific Rim Countries around the Pacific Ocean. King Mongkut King of Siam (Thailand) who modernized the country. Emilio Aguinaldo Filipino leader who fought for independence Annexation of Hawaii U.S. took control of Hawaii in 1898. Queen Liliuokalani Last queen of Hawaii; forced to give up power. Part 2: Short Answer Questions Directions: Based on your reading, answer the following questions in complete sentences. How were the Dutch East India Trading company and the British East India Company similar? Both the Dutch East India Company and the British East India Company were powerful European trading companies that started with trade but later used armies to control large areas of Asia. Both took land for plantations and resources, made local people work for them, and became the real rulers of those places before their governments took direct control. How was Siam (modern Thailand) able to remain independent? Siam stayed independent because King Mongkut and his son modernized the country. They copied some Western ways, like education and government, to show they were strong and modern. They also played Britain and France against each other, giving small land concessions to both sides so neither took full control. This balance kept Siam free while neighbors were colonized Why was the U.S. interested in becoming an imperial power? The U.S. wanted to become an imperial power to gain new markets for its products, get cheap raw materials, build naval bases in the Pacific for trade and refueling, and compete with European countries. Taking places like Hawaii and the Philippines helped protect trade routes to Asia (especially China) and showed U.S. strength Chatper 28 Section 3: Modernization in Japan Part 1: Terms and Names Directions: As you read, fill in the table with definitions of the terms, and focus on why the key terms/names are important in the context of the chapter. Treaty of Kanagawa The 1854 agreement between the U.S. and Japan that opened two Japanese ports to U.S. ships and started trade Meiji Era The period (1867–1912) when Emperor Mutsuhito ruled and Japan quickly modernized. Russo-Japanese War The war (1904–1905) between Japan and Russia over control of parts of China and Korea. Japan won. Annexation Taking control of a country or area and making it part of your own country. Part 2: Short Answer Questions Directions: Based on your reading, answer the following questions in complete sentences. How was the Treaty of Kanagawa similar to the treaties Qing China was made to sign in this era? Both were unequal treaties forced by Western powers using military threats . The U.S. used warships to make Japan open ports , just as Britain and others used force to make China open treaty ports after the Opium Wars. Both countries lost some control to foreigners. Why was Japanese victory over Russia such a significant development? Japan's victory in the Russo-Japanese War (1905) was significant because it was the first time in modern history that an Asian nation defeated a major European power. It proved that Japan's rapid modernization worked. It made Japan a respected world power and encouraged other Asian countries to resist Western imperialism