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Getting down to the Brass Tacks:HISTORY of Asia, Africa, & Southwest AsiaSlide2

Europe Colonizes the World

CAUSES OF EUROPEAN EXPLORATION

Looking for new markets (people) to sell their manufactured good. Because of the Industrial Revolution, Europe is making more goods than ever before and they need to find more people to sell things to

Looking to more natural resources to “feed” the factories back in Europe. More natural resources = more wealthSpread culture and religionPRIDE (who’s got the biggest Empire)

Colonization/ to colonizeAct of directly settling and ruling conquered territories

Imperialism:

Policy of Empire building; stronger countries gain control of weaker one politically and economically

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European Colonization affect on Africa / “Scramble for Africa”

The Scramble for Africa, between 1885 and 1910, resulted from European economic and political development. During this period, European countries divided the continent of Africa among themselves. These countries included Great Britain, France, Portugal, Spain, Denmark, Germany, and the Netherlands. No major nation wanted to be without colonies. Colonies in Africa and Asia made the Europeans feel pride in their country

European partitioning across Africa contributed to conflict, civil war, and artificial political boundaries. It is important to understand how decisions made by European colonial powers in Africa, during the 1800s and 1900s, have influenced African countries of the 21st century.

In 1946 British colonial authorities merged southern and northern Sudan into a single administrative region. The inhabitants of southern Sudan primarily practice Christianity and Traditional African religions. Northern Sudan is inhabited by Arab Muslims. Merging the citizens in the previously separate regions led to the first Sudanese civil war and subsequent political and ethnical strife. Based on the passage, what contributed to civil war in Sudan?

A. Apartheid.

B. Pan-African Movement.

C. Artificial political borders.

D. African Nationalist movement

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Ottoman Empire & WWIThe Ottoman Empire began in 1299 in modern-day Turkey. The Empire grew and laterincluded parts of Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe. This Empire had a golden age under many Sultans and spread Islam throughout their empire.

However, the Empire slowly started to decline for 300 years after the death of their famous sultan Suleiman I in 1566. By the 20

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century, the Empire was weak and referred to as the “sick man of Europe.” The final blow to the Ottoman Empire was when the Ottoman Turks sided with the Central Powers (and lost) in WWI (1914-1918). The Empire was divided between the Allies (winners of WWI) in the Treaty of Sevres. The Turkish Republic (modern-day) was created in 1923. Under the Treaty…

British gained control of Palestine and IraqFrance gained control of Lebanon and SyriaSlide5

Collapse of Ottoman EmpireThe collapse of the Ottoman Empire has affected Southwest Asia’s development. This collapse created a lack of central authority in the region. When no regional power emerged, European countries stepped in to establish order in the region. The European countries established borders that did not exist previously; these boundaries, did not and do not necessarily reflect natural divisions within the region. The partitioning of the Middle East blended different groups. This artificial blending has served as another source of conflict both within parts of the region and between some countries in the region and western nations.

How did European involvement in Southwest Asia impact the region after the collapse of the Ottoman Empire?

A. Many Europeans emigrated to Southwest Asia.

B. Countries in Southwest Asia modeled their governments on European governments.

C. Political borders were decided by European powers without consideration of the political and historic connections in the region. D. European powers presence in Southwest Asia established a long period of peace and improved relations with non-Muslim western nations. How is the European involvement after the break up of the of Ottoman similar to the European colonization in Africa? Both created artificial political borders that will cause ethnic/religious conflict after independence. Slide6

WWII 1939-1945

WORLD WAR II (1939-1945) & the Holocaust

As part of Hitler’s plan to conquer the world, he began the systematic killing of every Jew – man, woman, and child – under Nazi rule. This planned mass murder is called genocide. The Nazis imprisoned Jews in certain sections of cities, made them wear special identifying arm bands, and separated them from their families. This was only the beginning. The Nazis built concentration camps and sent Jews from the cities to these camps. Many were immediately herded into showers, which were nothing more than gas chambers that could kill as many as 2,000 people at a time. Thousands more died from forced labor, little food, and exposure to the summer heat and winter cold. By the end of WWII, more than 6 million Jews were dead.

While Jews were the largest group of Hitler’s victims, they were not the only group persecuted during the Holocaust. Hitler targeted anyone he felt was inferior: the mentally ill, the disabled, political prisoners, homosexuals, and gypsies.

When the Allies gained control of the camps at the end of WWII, the survivors of the Holocaust had no place to go. Many had no living family members, and were trapped in the country of their oppressors. The United Nations divided Palestine into an Arab state and a Jewish state, Israel. Slide7

Affects of WWII – Rebuilding of Japan

Rebuilding of Japan after WWII

After WWII, the USA occupied Japan under the leadership of General Douglas MacArthur. The goal of the occupation and rebuilding of Japan is similar to the Marshall Plan that was rebuilding many nations in Europe at the same time. World leaders had learned their lesson after WWI; the economic devastation in Germany after WWI lead to the rise of Hitler. The reasons for the U.S. decided to rebuild Japan following World War II include economic reasons and the fact the U.S. was also concerned about the emergence of a Communist-controlled China. The USA believed that the social, political, and economic conditions that allowed for the extreme militaristic colonial empire of Japan to exist had to be destroyed. Under the treaty, Japan gave up its former colonies to the USA, USSR, and China, the Emperor was stripped of his power, a constitutional monarchy was created with a constitution that mirrors the constitution of United States. In addition, Japan was able to overcome the economic devastation and rebuild their infrastructure in extremely quickly – this is referred to as the “Japanese Economic Miracle.”

What role did the U.S. play in rebuilding Japan after World War II? A. Provided free loans.

B. Helped rebuild Japan’s army. C. Required Japan to pay war damages. D. Developed a plan to help Japan’s economy recover. Article 9 of Japan’s constitution states that Japan would never again be the aggressors in war and can no longer use its land, sea, or air forces to settle international disputes. Why do you think that this was included in the constitution? Japan does not wish to be involved in another war after the devastation it suffered during and after WWII Slide8

Affects of WWII – Creation of Israel

There

are four reasons why the modern state of Israel was established.

__anti-Semitism__ (Anti-Jewish feelings or actions) In the 1800s and the early 1900s, anti-Semitism was on the rise. Jewish people in Europe were being discriminated against by individuals, harassed by racist laws, and irrationally blamed for many problems in Europe. _zionism__ (a desire for a Jewish Homeland). In response to this growing hatred in Europe, the Zionist movement in Europe began to grow. Many Jews want to create a safe homeland for Jews in the ancient land of Palestine. In 1917, after the Balfour Declaration by Great Britain, many Jews began to immigrate to Palestine. Many Arabs in the region did not support Zionism and were weary of the British support of Zionism. __Jewish religious connection to the land.

Why Palestine? Because that was the homeland of the Jewish people before the destruction of the second Temple and the exile (Diaspora) of the Jewish people around 70AD. _Holocaust_ - murder of an estimated six million Jews and five million others by Nazi GermanyWhy would the Holocaust during WWII cause many people including non-Jewish people to support Zionism? Jews need a safe place to live after what happened to them during the Holocaust.Slide9

Affects of WWII – Creation of IsraelBeginning of the Palestinian/Israeli ConflictAfter WWI, the British had control of Palestine after the fall of the Ottoman Empire. As more and more Jewish people moved into Palestine, tensions with the Arabs increased and clashes became more violent and more frequent. The British, frustrated with the fighting and trouble, turned control of the mandate (like a colony) over to the newly created United Nations after WWII. A plan was devised to divide Palestine into two nations; a Palestinian State and a Jewish State. Palestinians and other Arabs in the region were furious; however the plan had support from the UN, British and the USA. The nation of Israel was declared on May 14, 1948 and the next day Israel was at war with its neighboring countries. Israel won the war and took over much of the land given to the Arabs by the UN, but Israel has had to fight numerous wars since and tensions in the region between Israel and its Arab neighbors are still high. Today many Palestinians live in the Gaza Strip or the West Bank and wish to create their own nation again. See your SWA unit 2 notebook for more details or your tiny book.

At

the root of many conflicts in the Middle East is a religious issue concerning historical ownership of the land. This issue centers around who

A. settled there first

B. was promised the land by God C. won the Battle of Armageddon D. established the city of Jerusalem What actions did the United Nations take as a result of the Holocaust?

Divided Palestine and Germany

Defeated Hitler and freed the Jews

Helped the Jews find jobs and shelter

Created a Jewish state and made genocide a crimeSlide10

CommunismSimply put, communism is the idea that everyone in a given society receives equal shares of the benefits derived from labor. Communism is designed to allow the poor to rise up and attain financial and social status equal to that of the middle-class landowners. In order for everyone to achieve equality, wealth is redistributed so that the members of the upper class are brought down to the same financial and social level as the middle class. Communism also requires that all means of production be controlled by the state. In other words, no one can own his or her own business or produce his or her own goods because the state owns everything. In reality, communist nations end up with poor economies, few personal freedoms, and dictators.

Mao Zedong & Communism in China

Mao Zedong OR Chairman Mao– leader of the Communist Party during and after the Chinese Civil War, dictator of China from 1949 until his death in 1976 Communist revolution in China – ending in 1949 – Communist forces lead by Mao defeat the nationalist (democratic) army of Chang Kia-Shek. Nationalist flee to the Island of Taiwan and Mao establishes the Communist Dictatorship in China.  Great Leap Forward – 1958 – a series of policies Mao thought would help China to become equal to the leading powers of the West (USA, Canada, Western Europe) in agricultural and industrial production. However, this was a massive failure because it resulted in a famine that killed millions of Chinese people. See current notebook for more details. 

What is the theme that ties The Great Leap Forward, the Cultural Revolution, and Tiananmen Square Massacre together? A. Mao Zedong led each of them. B. Improvements to China’s economy were a result. C. They all led to fewer freedoms for people of China.* D. They all led to more opportunities for people of China

Cultural Revolution –1966 – Mao believed that there was still a gap between the peasants of China and the educated elite in the larger cities. Citizens were encouraged to write editorials, articles, and make posters speaking out against anyone who was not seen as a good communist. Foreign ideas and old cultural ideas were frowned upon. Many innocent people were killed during this time and it is remembered a time of chaos and suspicion in China. See current notebook for more details.

Tiananmen Square – 1989 – Peaceful protest of college students wanting more personal freedoms and democracy from the government. Ended with the government using military force and killing many students. See current notebook for more details. Slide11

New Nations of the 20th Century / Independence Movements of Africa

NATIONALISM

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a desire for your country to be independent / self-ruleNationalism leads to _independence .PAN-AFRICANISMDefinition The Pan-African movement began in the late 1800s as a philosophy emphasizing the common bond shared by people of African descent and advocating unity among African people. It is sometimes applied to black Africans, to all black people throughout the world, and/or to all people living on the African continent.  African Nationalism From 1900 to 1945, most Pan-Africanists, with the notable exception of Marcus Garvey, were black intellectuals from the United States, the Caribbean, and Europe or affluent black Africans studying abroad in Europe and the Americas. After WWII, these young black leaders began to organize influential groups of black Africans. Some of the groups attending Pan-African conferences in Europe developed nationalist movements in their colonies and fought for independence.

 Independence Some of the most influential Pan-Africanists rose to become president of newly independent African countries. This is true for Kenyatta in Kenya and Nkrumah in Ghana. The Pan-African movement led to the development of a loose organization of African states known as the African Union.  In some parts of Africa, the people ruled by European colonial powers began to develop a strong sense of nationalism. This nationalism helped some countries in Africa become independent: it is important to be able to explain the role of nationalism in the independence of South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria. Slide12

New Nations of the 20th Century / Independence Movements of Africa

Which of these was the result of the nationalist movement in countries like Nigeria and Kenya?

A. poverty

B. illiteracy C. independence D. the spread of AIDS  The purpose of the Pan African Movements in Africa is to A. Develop a unified region. B. Create one African language. C. Create one African Government. D. Develop a unified political identity. When did most African nations gain independence? 1955-1975, but most in the 1960s How did European Partitioning of Africa during colonization led to problems after independence?Artificial political borders will lead to ethnic violence and unstable governments

  How were most of the leaders after independence removed from office? Why it that bad? Ousted by force; it is not a democracy because one dictator is being over thrown by another (unstable and corrupt governments)Slide13

New Nations of the 20th Century / Independence Movements of Asia

What role did Gandhi play in the in the end of British rule? (include his non-violent philosophy in your answer)

 What are the three things Gandhi is remembered for?1. Founder of the non-violent non-cooperation movement2. Leader of India’s independence movement3. End discrimination by gender and caste Why were Muslim Indians in support of the creation of a new nation? didn’t want rule by the Hindu-dominated Congress What nations were created in order for India to gain its independence?

India, Pakistan (East Pakistan will become Bangladesh after a civil war in the 1970s)Slide14

Cold War & US Involvement in Asia

Korean War

Vietnam WarWhen:

  1950-1953 USA got involved after the French defeat n 1954, troops on the ground in 1965, USA left in 1973. War ended in 1975.Why:

stop the spread of communism (Cold War)

N. Korea

invaded the South

stop the spread of communism (Cold War)

Was communism contained?

yes

no

Key people/events:

President Truman

President Eisenhower

General D. MacArthur

Kim Il-Sung

President Johnson

President Nixon

Ho Chi Minh

Outcome:

border stayed at

the 38

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and South Korea is a strong democracy

    Vietnam was reunited as one communist country

How do you think nationalism played a role in the independence movement in Vietnam?Slide15

South Africa & Apartheid

What role did Nelson Mandela and F.W. De Klerk play in the evolution of Apartheid in South Africa?

A. They created apartheid.

B. They enhanced apartheid.

C. They helped maintain apartheid. D. They worked to abolish apartheid. Steps Mandela took to end Apartheid… 

Led

the ANC

Prison for 27 years

Negotiated with the National Party leaders and others

Helped to write the new constitution

Steps

de Klerk

took to end Apartheid…

Released Mandela from prison

Lifted the ban on the ANC

Negotiated with the ANC leaders and others

Helped to write the new constitution

Why? / Motivation to end Apartheid?

gain equal rights for all South Africans

didn’t want a war/violence

Why? / Motivation to end Apartheid?

political and economic pressure

didn’t want a war/violenceSlide16

US Involvement in SWA

Persian Gulf War

US Invasion of AfghanistanUS Invasion of Iraq

When:  1990-19912001- ongoing 2003-2010Why:

Iraq invaded

Kuwait

Remove Taliban

government from Afghanistan after it was linked to the terrorist attacks on 9/11 and bin Laden

Leader of Iraq was suspected

of having weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) and the USA was afraid that he would give them to terrorist groups

Who:

President George HW Bush

Saddam Hussein

Coalition Forces

President George W Bush

Coalition Forces

Osama bin Laden (leader of

al-Qaeda

)

President George HW Bush

Saddam Hussein

Outcome: Iraqi forces were forced from Kuwait Saddam stays in power  

Taliban removed from power but our troops are still fighting the insurgents and trying to create

a stable, democratic government

Saddam

removed from power

New government established in Iraq (democracy)

Why would the USA be involved in conflicts in SWA?

oil