Agenda To Get Guided notes off back shelf
Agenda: To Get: › Guided notes off back shelf › Textbook: pg. 320 To Do: › Opener: Ireland DBQ › Define Terms › Guided Notes: Self-Rule for British Colonies › Case Study: Irish in America Next class will be a mini lesson on science and technology and then test review. Test will be WEDNESDAY next week. I will provide a quizlet for study over the weekend. By the end of class I can… Describe how Canada achieved self-rule. Explain how Australia and New Zealand became Western democracies. Describe the British domination of Ireland.
Opener – page 320 Answer the three DBQ questions provided on the page.
Self-Rule for British Colonies Main Idea: Empire Building Britain allows self-rule in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand but delays it for Ireland.
Define Key Terms – 10 minutes Dominion Maori Aborigine Penal colony Home rule Irish Republic Army
Define Key Terms – 10 minutes Dominion – self govern domestic affairs, remain part of British Empire Maori – native people of New Zealand, Polynesian descent Aborigine – native people of Australia, nomadic, longest ongoing culture in the world Penal colony – Australia, exiled British prisoners Home rule – local control over internal matters only Irish Republic Army – unofficial military force/wanted Irish independence
Canada Struggles for Self-Rule Originally home to many Native American peoples. Later, problems between Catholic French and Protestant English settlers. Canada split: Upper Canada (English), Lower Canada (French).
The Durham Report Findings: › This division eases tensions, but upper class holds power. › Middle class demands more reform, producing rebellions in 1830 s. Suggestions: › Reunite Upper & Lower Canada and encourage British settlement (water down the French) › Allow Canadian colonists to rule in domestic affairs.
The Dominion of Canada Canadians want central government to protect interests against U. S. In 1867, Dominion of Canada formed. Dominion—selfgoverning but part of British Empire.
Canada’s Westward Expansion First prime minister of Canada is John Mac. Donald. Expands Canada to Pacific, then builds transcontinental railroad.
Australia and New Zealand James Cook Explores Captain Cook claims New Zealand (1769), part of Australia (1770). Cook encounters Maori— native people of New Zealand. Australian native peoples called Aborigines by Europeans. Why do they look so different?
Maori traditional tattoo technique
The route to Mordor…
Britain’s Penal Colony In 1788, Britain starts colonizing Australia, makes it a penal colony. Penal colony—place where convicts are sent to serve their sentences. Upon release, prisoners could buy land settle.
Free Settlers Arrive Free people eventually settle both locations. Settlers introduce sheep; wool becomes major export. Government offers cheap land to encourage immigration. Immigration also encouraged by GOLD rush.
Settling New Zealand Britain recognizes Maori land rights until conflicts in 1839 between Maori and new immigrants. In 1840, Maori agree to accept British rule in exchange for British recognition of Maori land rights.
Self-Government In early 1900 s, both Australia and New Zealand get limited self-rule. In 1850 s, Australians are first to use the secret ballot. In 1893, New Zealand the first nation to grant (white) women suffrage.
Status of Native Peoples Colonists displace, kill many Maori and Aborigines. European diseases also take a heavy toll. Native peoples pushed to “edge” of civilization.
The Irish Win Home Rule A Troubled History English expansion into & domination of Ireland begins in the 1100 s. Irish Catholic majority resents English laws favoring Protestants and English language/culture.
The Great Famine Irish peasants depend heavily on potatoes for nourishment. 1845– 1848 potato famine destroys entire crop; one million out of eight million people die. Millions flee Ireland to U. S. , Canada, Australia, Britain. Because of this, today there are MANY more “Irish” in U. S. than in Ireland.
Demands for Home Rule Many Irish want home rule —local control over internal affairs. British reservations: › What if they want independence? › What will happen to Protestant minority? Finally agree to begin Home Rule in 1914… › postponed by World War I.
Rebellion and Division Frustrated Irish nationalists stage failed Easter uprising in 1916. Irish Republican Army —unofficial military force seeking independence.
Rebellion and Division, cont. In 1921, Ireland splits; Northern Ireland remains part of Britain. South becomes Irish Free State, then Republic of Ireland in 1949. Conflict over Northern Ireland continues…
U 2 - Sunday Bloody Sunday - 1983 "Sunday Bloody Sunday" is a song by Irish rock band U 2. It is the opening track from their 1983 album War. The song is noted for its militaristic drumbeat, harsh guitar, and melodic harmonies. One of U 2's most overtly political songs, its lyrics describe the horror felt by an observer of the Troubles in Northern Ireland, mainly focusing on the Bloody Sunday incident in Derry(1/30/1972) where British troops shot and killed unarmed civil rights protesters, bystanders and children. At the same time, the lyrics reject hate and revenge as a response, as noted in the line "There's many lost, but tell me who has won. " https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Yv 5 U 0 A 10 hr. I
Irish in America Why were the Irish so hated when they immigrated to the United States? 2. Name two famous or influential Americans of Irish decent. 3. What groups today are looked down on for the same reasons the Irish were 150 years ago? 1. https: //youtu. be/hky. OL-szi. Ao
Exit Slip 1. How was Ireland different from the democratic development of Australia, New Zealand Canada? 2. What is the first country in the world to allow women’s suffrage? 3. What group of people first settled Australia? 4. What did the Durham Report suggest was the best solution to conflicts between the English and French in what is today Canada? 5. What did the British fear if home rule was granted to Ireland?
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