Imperialism

Front 1

Rebellion that attempted to overthrow Qing dynasty -- defeated after European intervention (1864)

Back 1

Taiping Rebellion

Front 2

Controlling colonies through local rulers -- allowed local officials to keep power, if they cooperated with the "mother country"

Back 2

Indirect Rule

Front 3

British / English efforts to force China to allow the sale of Indian opium in China. Began in 1839

Back 3

Opium War

Front 4

1898 - England and France become embroiled in tensions over an area of Sudan which provided no economic or political advantage to either country.

Back 4

Fashoda Incident

Front 5

The right of foreigners to live in a nation under the laws of their home country. This right was often extended to Europeans who demanded it (19th century)

Back 5

Extraterritoriality

Front 6

Englishman who aided British attempts to gain control of South Africa & Rhodesia. Believed in the British right of expansion.

Back 6

Cecil Rhodes