Imperialism through the
Ottoman Empire and India
Agenda
1. Bell Ringer: Africa Map Activity (10)
2. Lecture: Imperialism in India and the
decline of the Ottoman Empire. (20)
3. Jared Diamond Video Clip (18)
4. Imperialism Discussion (30)
5. Jared Diamond Reading HW (10)
HW: Jared Diamond Reading. Finish Focus
Questions 20-21
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 1857bullet 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.