How did imperialism affect Europe’s influence around the world?

Key terms:

           imperialism- a policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or 

                                    military force

           Meiji rebellion (Japan) - traditionalists rebelled and brought power back to emperor of Japan 

          Thanks to imperialism, Europe's influence on other parts of the world changed. Increased European influence over Japan led to the Meiji Rebellion (defined above). 

           Also, Europe aided in the contraction of the Ottoman Empire. The Ottoman Empire was known as the "sick man of Europe" because Europe was supporting the Turks and keeping the Ottoman Empire afloat in order to keep a buffer between Russia and the Mediterranean.

 

 

Works Cited and Other Sources:

 

Smith, Bonnie G., Marc van de Vieroop, Richard van Glahn, and Kris Lane.

      Crossroads and Cultures: A History of the World's Peoples. United Sates of America: Bedford/  
      St. Martin's, 2012. Online.


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