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Middle East Impact: Imperialism, Nationalism & WWI

Understand how imperialism and nationalism shaped the Middle East, the impact of WWI, and the concept of economic imperialism. Topics include the Ottoman Empire, Turkey, Egypt, Iran, and Islamic Fundamentalism.

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Middle East Impact: Imperialism, Nationalism & WWI

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  1. Bell Ringer #15Thursday, January 12th Define the 2 “blue terms” from page #583 in textbook.

  2. Here is the plan… • Students will see how imperialism and nationalism have influenced the political and geographic shape of the ME. • Students will understand the impact that World War I had on the ME. • Students will be able to define the term “economic imperialism”.

  3. Read • The opening section of Chapter #26 – Section #4 on page #583. • WOW me by applying the term Nationalism and the term Imperialism to the Suez Canal.

  4. Suez Canal

  5. Sick Man of Europe…

  6. BYE, BYE, BYE! • World War I was the “Final Blow” for the Ottoman Empire. • The breakup of the empire drastically altered the political and geographic boundaries of the Middle East.

  7. Complete In your Notebook Section – The Map Study from page #587.

  8. Turkey • Turkey was able to achieve and maintain its independence after WWI because of strong leadership and pro western reforms

  9. Egypt • In the early 1800’s, Egypt struggled to become independent under Muhammad Ali. • Western economic interests eventually led to British forces occupying the country in the late 1800’s.

  10. Betrayed • During World War I, some Arabs helped the British fight the Ottomans. By doing this, the Arabs hoped to achieve their Independence.

  11. NOT so fast… • In the late 20th century, economic reasons (OIL) led to a renewed interest in the Middle East by the Western Powers. • In other words…

  12. Iran • Reza Khan set up the Pahlavis Dynasty – a pro western / modern government – in Iran. • The last Shah of Iran, who was supported by the United States, was forced into exile in 1979.

  13. Islamic Fundamentalism • Islamic Fundamentalism is in part a reaction against Westernization AND Modernization.

  14. America’s nightmare

  15. Here is the plan… • Students will see how imperialism and nationalism have influenced the political and geographic shape of the ME. • Students will understand the impact that World War I had on the ME. • Students will be able to define the term “economic imperialism”.

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