Transformations
Around the Globe,
1800–1914
Previewing Main Ideas
During the 19th and early 20th centuries, Great Britain,
other European nations, the United States, and Japan sought political and
economic influence over other countries.
GeographyWhat foreign powers were involved in China in the late 1800s?
Imperialism brought new religions, philosophies,
and technological innovations to East Asia and Latin America. People in these
areas resisted some Western ideas and adopted or adapted others.
GeographyWhat geographic factors might explain why certain parts of
China were under Japanese, Russian, and French influence?
Both China and Japan struggled to deal with foreign
influence and to modernize. Mexico underwent a revolution that brought
political and economic reforms.
GeographyJapan built up its navy as a step toward modernization. Why
do you think Japan wanted a strong navy?
REVOLUTION
CULTURAL INTERACTION
EMPIRE BUILDING
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