Monday, February 8, 2010

DHV's February 8-12, 2010

DHV’s Week of February 8th




Monday DHV # 68

1. Which continent was partitioned by Europeans in 1884?

2. Spanish American War- A brief war between the Spanish and the United States that was fought in Cuba and in the Philippines at the end of the 1800’s. The American victory gave the U.S. control over Puerto Rico, Guam, Hawaii, and the Philippines.



Tuesday DHV # 69



1. What did Great Britain pay China with instead of silver?

2. Spheres of influence- an area where only one foreign power had the right to trade with the Chinese. By 1912, foreign nations controlled more than 50 treaty ports and the areas around them. PICTURE



Wednesday DHV #70

1. The ________________________were a secret society in China whose members swore to destroy foreigners.

2. The boxer rebellion was an attempt to remove European influences from where?

3. Refugee- a person who seeks shelter especially in another country, form war, disaster, or persecution. PICTURE



Thursday DHV # 71

1. What was the name of the Treaty that came about immediately after the Opium War?

2. Write a sentence for this week’s words: Spanish American War, spheres of influence and refugee

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

DHV'S

DHV WEEK OF FEBRUARY 1ST




MONDAY DHV # 64

1. What is indirect rule? Which country favored this system?

2.Conscription-enrollment for the armed forces.

3.Czar-an emperor who ruled Russia until the revolution of 1917. Picture for czar only



Tuesday DHV # 65

1. European nations viewed Africa much as they did other less-developed parts of the world. It was a source of ____________________, ________________________and other raw materials.

They also saw Africa as a _____________________________________. Europeans also wanted to stamp out the slave trade and bring ____________________________________.

2. Purge-to eliminate or get rid of those who are considered undesirable.



Wednesday DHV # 66

1. Who was the peaceful leader of the Indian independence movement? In 1947, India became independent from which country?

2.Trench- a ditch dug by troops to provide safety from enemy fire. PICTURE



Thursday DHV # 67

1. Japan was one Asian nation that was able to stay free from European control. Japan became an imperialist nation due to the actions of which country?

2.Write a sentence for this week’s words: conscription, czar, purge and trench (4)

DHV Week of January 25th (60-63)


DHV # 60

1. What were the two independent nations in Africa?

2.Neutral-the countries that did not take sides.

3.Partition-the act or process of dividing something into parts.

Picture for both words



DHV # 61

1. What were the two independent nations in Africa?

2.Alliance-nations coming together for a common cause

3.Depression- a severe and prolonged recession characterized by inefficient economic productivity, high unemployment and falling price levels.

Picture for both words



DHV #62

1. What was the goal of the Indian National Congress?

2.Who was at the Berlin Conference of 1884? What was the purpose?

3.Arms race- a competition between nations to develop and accumulate weapons. Picture

DHV # 63

1. What is direct rule? Which country used this system?

2.Write a sentence for this week’s words: (5) partition, neutral, alliance, depression and arms race



DHV Week of January 19, 2010




TUESDAY

DHV # 57

1. What is imperialism? What continents did it take place? (3)

2.Isolationism- the doctrine that a nation should stay out of disputes and affairs of other nations.

Picture



WEDNESDAY

DHV #58

1. What doctrine written in 1823, by President James Monroe did the U.S use to control the America’s? What did it declare

2.Armistice- a truce

3.Militarism-glorifying the ideals of a military class and having a strong military force.

Picture for both words



Thursday

DHV # 59

1. What was a Sepoy? What was the Sepoy rebellion?

2.What was the result of the Sepoy rebellion?

3.Write a sentence for isolationism, armistice and militarism

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Notes

Imperialism Notes

Imperialism: Is the seizure of a country or territory by a stronger country.


The stronger country dominates the social, economic, and pollitical life of weaker nation.


Late 19th century-early 20th century




The industrial revolution led to imperialism.






1. Economic reasons


2. Europe gaained raw materials.

3. Nationalism caused Europeans to compete for colonies.

4. Humanitarian reasons that were really racist.


Robert Clive promoted British control in India.

The Colinization of India: Europeans competed for India colonies.


France had trading post in India but in the 1600's the British East Indian Company began trading in India and other areas in Asia.

What did I miss?

1. Get test signed!
2. Do Indian Packet!
3. Finish cartoon and imperialism worksheet!