is for Afrikaners

During the time with Napoleon Britain took over many Dutch settlements. Afrikaners were descendants of the Dutch defended their independence against Britain.

A

is for Berlin Confrence

The Berilin Confrence established the fact that when Europeans wanted to claim African Territory they had to rest to claim it.

B

is for China

As the result for the high demand of Chinese Tea, and Silk in the British markets there became a clash between British merchants and the Chinese governments.

C

is for Dutch

When gaining territory in Asia the Dutch played a major role and ruled quite of bit of territory, starting with Java in the East Indies and parts of Malay Archipelago.

D

is for Expansion

During the time of imperialism Western Europeans including Britain gained land and expanded to new territories.

E

is for France

France during imperialism was determined to hold on to its colony in Alegeria, and was also tempted to colonize the boarding country of Morocco.

F

is for Great Rebellion

The Great Rebellion was an effort that used military force where natives wanted to drive out the British East India Company.

G

is for Hundred Days of Reform

The Hundred Days of reform effort was crushed when Tzu Hsi felt threatened and she and her supports imprisoned the empower and the chance for reforms was destroyed.

H

is for India

During this time many British families start living in India and this pushes India to make many modern changes such as education, and the role of women.

I

is for Japan

Emperor Meiji begins to modernize Japan including social changes, education, military and more. Japan becomes imperialist and this leads to them defeating Russia in 1904.

J

is for Kitchener

Horatio H. Kitchener was a Birtish General who helped build a railroad up the Nile River to supply arms and reinforcements.

K

is for Liberia

While almost every country in Europe is chasing after land in Africa, the only two countries that remained independent after this era are Liberia and Ethiopia.

L

is for Meiji Restoration

The Meiji Restoration was a turning point in Japanese History when a coalition led by a patriotic samurai gained control back and restored the political power.

M

is for New Imperialsim

New imperialism became a term for European expansion, as people wanted to gain as much land and as much territory as possible.

N

is for Orientalsim

Orientalism is the way that Europenas Arab societies in North Africa and Middle East Aisian. This term was first used by Edward Said to demonstrate the racist Western understanding of others.

O

is for Philippines

As a result of the defeat of Spain in the Spanish- American War Spain disowned its colony thus the Philippines was taken over by the U.S.

P