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Imperialism in Southeast Asia and the Pacific Chapter #10 Section #2

Imperialism in Southeast Asia and the Pacific Chapter #10 Section #2

Europeans Colonize Southeast Asia The Dutch • • • - The British • •

Europeans Colonize Southeast Asia The Dutch • • • - The British • • • - The French • • • -

Siam The Kingdom of Siam (Thailand) lay between British-Burma and French. Indochina. The King

Siam The Kingdom of Siam (Thailand) lay between British-Burma and French. Indochina. The King of Siam, Mongkut, ruled from 1851 to 1868, did not underestimate Western power. Mongkut studied foreign languages, modern science, and mathematics. He used this knowledge to negotiate unequal treaties with Western nations, and helped save Siam from colonization. Mongkut and his son, Chulalongkorn, reformed their government, modernized the army, abolished slavery, and hired Western experts to teach Thais technology.

The United States & the Philippines In the 1500 s, Spain seized the Philippines.

The United States & the Philippines In the 1500 s, Spain seized the Philippines. Catholic missionaries spread Christianity among the Filipinos. The Catholic Church gained enormous power and wealth. Many Filipinos accused the Church of abusing its power. By the late 1800 s, their anger fueled strong resistance to Spanish rule. The opening of the Suez Canal in 1860 helped the economy of the Philippines by making trade with European countries easier. Filipino leaders such as Jose Rizal inspired Filipinos to work to gain better treatment from Spain.

The Spanish-American War

The Spanish-American War

The Spanish-American War Pg 329 1. Why was the United States fighting Spain in

The Spanish-American War Pg 329 1. Why was the United States fighting Spain in 1898? 2. How did Filipino rebels become involved in the Spanish-American War? 3. What happened to the Philippines in the treaty of this war? 4. What led to armed conflict between the United States and the Filipino rebels? 5. What was the outcome of the conflict?

Western Powers seize the Pacific Islands By 1900, the United States, Britain, France, and

Western Powers seize the Pacific Islands By 1900, the United States, Britain, France, and Germany had claimed nearly every island in the Pacific! American sugar growers pressed for power in the Hawaiian islands. Hawaiian Queen Liliuokalani tried to reduce foreign influence. But American planters overthrew her in 1893. The U. S. then annexed Hawaii in 1893.

Homework Standards Check 10. 2 Pg. 327 to 331.

Homework Standards Check 10. 2 Pg. 327 to 331.

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GEOGRAPHY OF SOUTHEAST ASIA AND OCEANIA SOUTHEAST ASIAGEOGRAPHY OF SOUTHEAST ASIA AND OCEANIA SOUTHEAST ASIA
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