Super Fantastic Left-Side Questions
11.5 – Imperialism in Southeast Asia
v European Powers Invade the Pacific Rim
Ø What was the force above all others that drove imperialism in Southeast Asia?
Ø Why do you think so many Chinese moved to Malaysia?
Ø How were the Dutch East India Company and the British East India Company similar?
Ø What changes took place in Southeast Asia as a result of colonial control?
v Siam Remains Independent
Ø How did Siam’s geographical location influence its political decisions?
Ø What values motivated Mongkut and Chulalongkorn?
Ø How did the reforms of the Siamese kings help Siam remain independent?
v U.S. Imperialism in the Pacific Islands
Ø Did President McKinley support or oppose imperialism?
Ø What does President McKinley’s desire to “uplift and Christianize” the Filipinos suggest about his perception of the people
Ø What factors contributed to U.S. interest in Hawaii?
Ø Why did some groups think the U.S. should colonize like the Europeans?
Ø Why do you think Sanford Dole wanted the United States to annex Hawaii?