Main Question: What were the causes and effects of 19th century imperialism on China?
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Supporting Questions
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Why do you think European powers established spheres of influence in China rather than colonies?
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How did the Chinese leaders and people respond to Western imperialism? What explains these responses?
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How did Chinese responses to imperialism compare/contrast to other places we have seen: Iran, Ghana, South Africa, Brazil, Israel/Palestine?
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Should the West apologize today for the Opium Wars?
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Key Vocabulary
Opium War
Great Britain
Dowager Empress Cixi
Emperor Guangxu
Taiping Rebellion
Boxer Rebellion
Spheres of Influence
China Imperialism and Struggles
ARTIFACT 2
Source: OER World History Project
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Note: This is a slightly harder, slightly more in-depth and nuanced look at imperialism in China (compared to the textbook). It is written by an historian and will give you an understanding of some of the complexities of studying 19th century China.
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CRASH COURSE PT. 1: IMPERIALISM
ARTIFACT 3
Length: Watch to 3:22
Recommended viewing times: entire video
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Note: This video moves quickly through content and is best to watch a couple of times or as the 2nd or 3rd source you look at.
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CRASH COURSE PT. 2: ASIAN RESPONSES TO IMPERIALISM
ARTIFACT 3
Length: 12:54
Recommended viewing times: entire video
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Note: This video moves quickly through content and is best to understand the connections between different parts of the globe in how places responded to imperialism. It is best as a 2nd or 3rd source not as the 1st source you look at.
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Main Question: What were the causes and effects of 19th century imperialism on China?
​
Supporting Questions
-
Why do you think European powers established spheres of influence in China rather than colonies?
-
Should the West apologize today for the Opium Wars?
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Key Vocabulary
Opium War
Great Britain
Dowager Empress Cixi
Sick Man of East Asia
Boxer Rebellion
Spheres of Influence