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Chapter 17 Assigned Reading: Western Imperialism
Directions: Read the assigned pages for each day and then thoroughly address the questions. You are advised to use a
separate sheet of paper to address the questions. Be prepared to discuss each reading in class.
Monday 3/27
Pages 615-628
1. What caused the Opium Wars? How did Britain benefit from the wars?
2. Describe the way that the British East India Company ruled India. What problems did the East India Company
cause in India?
3. Describe the “New Imperialism.” What motivated Europeans who participated in the New Imperialism?
Tuesday 3/28
Pages 628-640
1. Briefly discuss Britain’s motivations for colonizing Egypt and controlling the Nile River.
2. Why was Belgium interested in the Congo? How did King Leopold II rule the congo?
3. Discuss the treatment of Herero people in South West Africa and why the Germans treated them so
4. Who were the Boer? What was the Great Trek? How did Britain gain control of South Africa?
Chapter 16 Reading List
2016-2017
Chapter 17 Assigned Reading: Western Imperialism
Wednesday 3/29
Pages 640-648
1. What areas of Asia did Russia attempt to colonize? Were they successful?
2. What was the Boxer Rebellion and what caused it?
3. How did Europeans conquer tropical disease? How did this affect colonization?
Thursday 3/30
Pages 648-657
1. Discuss the missionary activity of Europeans during the New Imperialism? Was it beneficial to native people?
Harmful? Both? Explain
2. How did Medicine affect colonialism? How did Anthropology affect colonialism?
Chapter 16 Reading List
2016-2017