British Imperialism
in
Southeast Asia

im·pe·ri·al·ism
imˈpirēəˌlizəm/
noun
a policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.

Motives

Religion

• The rise of evangelical Christianity

Missionaries

• Spread the Gospel
• Provided education
• Introduced Western cultural values

Social Assumptions

• Social Darwinism
• Cultural assumption of Western superiority
• Sympathy towards indigenous peoples

Economic

• Markets
• Trading posts
• Rivalries
• Raw materials

Tools

People

• Explorers
• Military strategists
• Colonial managers

Technology

• Steamboats
• Development of quinine
• Firearms

The Fight

India

• Sepoy Rebellion
• Indian National Congress
• Independence in 1947

Burma

• 3 Anglo-Burmese Wars
• Annexed to buffer India from rivals
• Nationalism led to rebellion
• Japanese invasion
• Independence in 1947

Malasia

• Counter-insurgency campaign
• Mistreatment of the Chinese
• Independence in 1957

End Results

Benefits Gained From England

• Stability
• Schools
• Infrastructure

Benefits Gained From Colonies

• Scientific advancements
• Economic
• International prestige

The Glass Palace
by
Amitav Ghosh

Gloria Tabb
3/30/16