The search for sources of raw materials and markets for industrial products spurred the European powers and the United States to colonize large areas of Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Resentment of abuses and rising nationalism led native populations to demand independence. | Splash Screen Chapter Menu Chapter Introduction Section 1: Colonial Rule in Southeast Asia Section 2: Empire Building in Africa Section 3: British Rule in India Section 4: Nation Building in Latin America Visual Summary Chapter Intro What significance can a building convey? The Victoria Memorial was built in honor of Queen Victoria, who was named the Empress of India after the Sepoy Mutiny. A symbol of British dominance in India, the memorial was built by several Indian states that were eager to gain political favor. In this chapter you will learn about European dominance not only in India, but also in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. • What modern buildings do you know of that symbolize power or dominance? • The Taj Mahal in India was built in memory of one of Shah Jahan’s wives. What other buildings around the world honor individuals? Chapter Intro Chapter Intro Chapter Intro 1 Colonial Rule in Southeast Asia What might be some effects of imperialism? Chapter Intro 2 Empire Building in Africa What reasons might the Europeans have had for dominating and colonizing Africa? Chapter Intro 3 British Rule in India Would it be difficult for our own democratic government to deny equal rights to any group? Chapter Intro 4 Nation Building in Latin America What are some reasons why people take part in revolutions? Chapter Preview-End Section 1-Main Idea The BIG Idea Competition Among Countries Through the new imperialism, Westerners controlled vast territories, exploited native populations, and opened markets for European products. Section 1-Key Terms Content Vocabulary imperialism racism protectorate indirect rule direct rule Academic Vocabulary exploit export Section 1-Key Terms People and Places Singapore Burma Thailand King Mongkut King Chulalongkorn Commodore George Dewey Philippines Emilio Aguinaldo A B Section 1-Polling Question Colonizing nations that replace the existing government are bound to fail. A. Agree B. Disagree Section 1 The New Imperialism Under new . | Splash Screen Chapter Menu Chapter Introduction Section 1: Colonial Rule in Southeast Asia Section 2: Empire Building in Africa Section 3: British Rule in India Section 4: Nation Building in Latin America Visual Summary Chapter Intro What significance can a building convey? The Victoria Memorial was built in honor of Queen Victoria, who was named the Empress of India after the Sepoy Mutiny. A symbol of British dominance in India, the memorial was built by several Indian states that were eager to gain political favor. In this chapter you will learn about European dominance not only in India, but also in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. • What modern buildings do you know of that symbolize power or dominance? • The Taj Mahal in India was built in memory of one of Shah Jahan’s wives. What other buildings around the world honor individuals? Chapter Intro Chapter Intro Chapter Intro 1 Colonial Rule in Southeast Asia What might be some effects of imperialism? Chapter Intro 2 Empire Building
