Imperialism over China and
Japan
‘LOST BOY’ OF SUDAN AT SENECA RIDGE
The Seneca Ridge Middle School Library will
present Jacob Atem, one of the original “Lost Boys
of Sudan” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 6th.
The Lost Boys of Sudan is the name given to the groups of more than 20,000
boys of the Nuer and Dinka ethnic groups who were displaced and/or orphaned
during the Second Sudanese Civil War (1983 to 2005); about 2.5 million were
killed and millions were displaced.
Atem will share his experience about his journey from Sudan to Ethiopia to
Kenya and finally to the United States. In this powerful celebration of learning
and heartfelt gratitude to his roots, he will tell a story that is as unique as any
you've ever heard. This event, in partnership with the nonprofit organization
Sudan Sunrise, is part of the Step Up Loudoun Youth Competition and is free
to the community.
Agenda
1. What is gained by the United States after the SpanishAmerican War in 1898? (5)
2. Notes: China and Japan, Spheres of Influence (15-20)
3. Compare and Contrast China and Japan (10)
4. Propaganda: Racism and bias in Japan (25)
5. Topic for Writing Exercise next class (3)
6. Objective Review: Imperial Ambitions of Japan and
China. (10)
Objective: Students will analyze the impact of Colonialism
and resistance from China and Japan.
Chinese Isolation
• Chinese felt they were
superior.
• When presented with
Western Technology,
Chinese not interested in
“gadgets”
• China is self-sufficient, no
need for connections to
outside world.
• Extensive food supply,
along with manufacturing.
Opium War
• Limited trade with the
West.
• European merchants
started trading opium for
tea.
• Opium War begins in
1839.
• Chinese ships no match
for steamboats of Britain.
• Treaty of Nanjing gives
Hong Kong to Britain,
other countries granted
trade rights with China.
(1844)
Problems in China
• Chinese hated the new
foreigners.
• Food production was
stagnant, led to
starvation.
• Huang He River…
• Taiping Rebellion =
“Great Peace”
– Hong attempted to have a
new government take
China. (Failed after 14
years)
Reform
• Rebellions and War
stress the Chinese
Government.
• Cixi would resist change,
advocating only selfstrengthening
movements.
• Sphere of Influenceforeign nations control
trade and investment.
• Open Door Policy started
to preserve American
trade interests.
Chinese Nationalism
• Guangxu attempts to
modernize China, but his
Aunt Cixi quells the
notion and kills the
supporters.
• Peasants tired of foreign
privilege and Cixi
launched Boxer
Rebellion.
• Empress showed support
for rebellion, but provided
no military power.
• Multinational force ends
the rebellion.
Japan Ends Isolation
• Matthew Perry shows
up with an offer.
– Free trade between
America and Japan.
– Perry would return
with a “large” fleet to
get their answer.
• Treaty of Kanagawa
opened two ports for
American ships.
Reform and Modernization
• Meiji reign promotes
Enlightenment.
• All land is given to the
emperor.
• Modernized Japan by
sending scholars to study
western culture and
technology.
• Adopted a strong military,
and free public education.
• Industrialization follows.
Japanese Imperialism
• Strongest military in Asia.
• Many nations abolished
extraterritorial rights in Japan,
feeling that Japan is
westernized.
• Sino-Japanese War (1894)
gives Japan several colonies.
• Russo-Japanese War gave
Japan Manchuria.
• Korea now a protectorate of
Japan.
• Imperialists, they made
Koreans learn Japanese
Customs and language.
Japanese Propaganda
• Each student will receive a print of the
Russo-Japanese War. For these prints,
you must tell me what is going on in the
print, and is there bias towards one
specific group. Then you must explain
why.
Topic for article next class
• Next class you will have a timed 30-minute
write on the following topic, you will
receive the specific question on the day.
The article will be required to provide
evidence for your argument.
• Topic: The spread of African language and
changes in appearance over time.
Quick Questions
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Why did the Chinese resist Western influence?
Why did the Opium War occur?
What are Spheres of Influence?
What is an open door policy?
Why does Japan end isolation?
How does Japan become an imperial power?
Who does Japan attempt to conquer in their
military conquests?