BEFORE YOU WATCH: Imperialism – Crash Course World History #35

Use the "Three Close Reads" approach as you watch the video below.

Before you watch

Before you watch the video, it’s a good idea to open and skim the video transcript. And always read the questions below so you know what to look and listen for as you watch.

While you watch

Why did the British go to war with China in 1839?
What were the results of the Treaty of Nanjing?
Why, according to John Green, were Europeans suddenly able to extend control over large parts of Africa in the late nineteenth century?
How did Africans respond to European colonialism?
How, according to John Green, did Europeans manage to rule their distant overseas colonies?
Why does John Green theorize that local leaders put up with colonial rule?
How did Egypt end up as a colony?

After you watch

Using evidence from this video, explain how and why internal and external factors have influenced the process of state building from 1750 to 1900.
John Green states that a legacy of imperialism survives today. What evidence does he provide, and is he convincing?

Now that you know what to look for, it’s time to watch. Remember to return to these questions once you’ve finished watching.

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