25.1 Colonial Rule in Southeast Asia

[Preview] Chapter 25 focuses on one historical topic in several different world areas. The title of Chapter 25 is "The Reach of ______, 1800-1914."

[p1] What distinguished the "new imperialism" of the late 19th century against the "old imperialism" of the 16th century?

• Instead of just trading posts, 19th century imperialists sought "direct control over vast territories."

• The new imperialists only set up colonies in Africa, North America, & South America.

• The old imperialists were after profit, but the new imperialists hoped to convert the natives to Christianity.

[p1] What did Western nations hope to gain by establishing new colonies after 1880?

• languages & cultures to add to their own

• additional ideas for their own industries

• more people to add to their population figures

• raw materials for their industries & markets to sell their products

[p2] What was "the white man's burden," according to Western imperialists?

• A responsibility to "civilize primitive people" and to bring "the Christian message to the heathen masses."

• A large sack of rocks that all white men had to carry in India and Pakistan.

• The prestige & admiration that imperial leaders received when they returned home from overseas.

[p3] Where did Great Britain set up new colonies in 1819 and "during the next few decades"? TWO of these are correct.

• Singapore

• Burma (Myanmar)

• Vietnam

• Indonesia

[p3] France was motivated to take over Vietnam by its economic ambitions as well as by...

• a sincere desire to help Vietnam.

• rivalry with Britain.

• desire for Laos.

• a fear of Siam.

[p3] What one Southeast Asian country avoided colonization, mostly because both Britain & France stopped each other from taking it?

• Vietnam

• Siam (Thailand)

• Myanmar

• Singapore

[p4] Why did the United States take over the Philippines in 1898 & turn the islands into an American colony?

THREE of these are correct.

• President McKinley believed it was his moral obligation to "civilize" other world areas.

• It prevented the Japanese from taking over the islands.

• It gave the US a convenient trade connection with nearby China.

• The islands had many important natural resources, such as coal & oil.

• The Filipino leader Emilio Aguinaldo wanted the islands to become a US state.

[p4] The leader of the Filipino guerrilla forces that fought against American occupation of the Philippines was Emilio _____.

(Hint: His name has 9 letters)

[p4 + Primary Source] Based on Senator Beveridge's quote, which motive was strongest in causing the US to take over the Philippines?

• Economics - access to trade with "China's illimitable markets"

• Racism - feelings of racial superiority (Beveridge was white)

• Religion - a desire to spread Christianity

• Nationalism - extreme patriotism & loyalty to the United States