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p. 321 – 322 (701-702)

1. In the introduction to this unit, the textbook says that over time the British East India Company came to govern, “directly or indirectly,” a large portion of India. What do you think indirect rule would look like, who would be in charge, how would it affect the people? What do you think direct rule would look like? Be as specific as the textbook allows.

2. The East India Company took India’s raw goods but did not allow them to “compete” with British finished goods. What does this mean? Can you predict how India’s workers and farmers will react to this?

Reading:

p. 335 (715)

China Resists Foreign Influence
China Remains Self Sufficient

Questions:

1. Why do you think the textbook gives the name of English King, but not the Chinese Emperor?

2. Does this tell you something about the perspective of the people writing the textbook? Why or why not?

After you complete the highlighting activity, answer the following questions in the next page of your notebook (page 4).

1. Why did King George III send an envoy to China?  What did he want?

2. How did Emperor Qianlong respond?  Give several specifics from the reading?

Predict how England will respond.

Reading:  344-346 (724-726)

Latin America After Independence

Economies Grow Under Foreign Influence

Questions:

1.  Who were the caudillos? Why were they significant to Latin American history?

2.  Why did Latin America not make huge strides to industrialize in the 1800s?  How did this affect their economy over the rest of the century?

3.  What lesson can we learn about borrowing money from Latin America during this time period?

Enjoy your weekend. Don't forget what we learned this week about the global economy of your great great great great grandparents!