Imperialism Project
by Chloe Lau, 5th period
Context
What is imperialism? How do people respond to imperialism?
My Opinion
What is the best way to respond to imperialism?
I believe that nonviolence is the best response to imperialism. In the case of Britain imperializing India, India did eventually win independence by using nonviolence. Nonviolence is a more strategic and passive aggressive way to sabotage a country without causing too many deaths. For instance, the Salt March weakened England's economy without breaking any laws or causing bloodshed, and gained worldwide support. In Botswana, when Tswanas negotiated with the British over copper mines, they gained a legislative council, leading to their independence. Some may argue that violence is a quicker way to gain independence. The Sepoy Mutiny did get India independence, but only for a year. When the British regained control, the Indian people suffered even more oppression. Violence was also used in Kenya, but this took 11 years and destroyed many farms and people in the process. With acceptance, the Indian people were able to function from day to day, but still endured racism and were not able to fight for independence. They had to live as inferior beings without making any progress towards freedom. Therefore, nonviolence is the best response, as it achieved permanent results peacefully.
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Violence
India
(page 5, document 3)
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Violence
Kenya
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Jomo Kenyatta
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Nonviolence
India
Gandhi
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Nonviolence
Botswana
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Acceptance
India
a sepoy
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Acceptance
The Philippines
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Sources Cited
Online Resources:
1. "Botswana : British Protectorate." Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica, n.d. Web. 06 Feb. 2013. <http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/75170/Botswana/43909/British-protectorate>.
2. "Kenya : World War II to Independence." Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica, n.d. Web. 06 Feb. 2013. <http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/315078/Kenya/38095/World-War-II-to-independence>.
3. "Philippine Revolution." Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica, n.d. Web. 06 Feb. 2013. <http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/456384/Philippine-Revolution>.
Unit Packet Resources:
4. Notes 3
5. Notes 5
6. Page 5
7. Notes 6
8. Page 7
Images Cited
9. http://www.flickr.com/photos/pamulapati/3002897522/
10. http://www.flickr.com/photos/beachblogger/2261928256/
11. http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicholasjones/6199597898/sizes/m/in/photostream/
12. http://www.flickr.com/photos/11304375@N07/2327740463/sizes/m/in/photostream/
13. http://www.flickr.com/photos/rbowen/111435260/sizes/m/in/photostream/
14. http://www.flickr.com/photos/clankennedy/428915691/sizes/m/in/photostream/
15. http://www.flickr.com/photos/87913776@N00/506956546/sizes/m/in/photostream/
16. http://www.flickr.com/photos/87913776@N00/506956546/sizes/m/in/photostream/
17. http://www.flickr.com/photos/joelogs/201607687/sizes/m/in/photostream/
18. http://www.flickr.com/photos/via/4503655487/sizes/m/in/photostream/