Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Imperialism videos

As you watch the following videos, prepare to respond to these questions:

1) What motivates the imperial country in each case?
2) How do the "victims" respond? Do they try to resist?
3) How did China's response to Western imperialists differ from Japan's response?

Opium War in China

America Forces Japan's Opening to the West (watch the last 15 minutes, starting at 41:00)