#AP European History: Imperialism & Its Impact - Night Before Review 🚀

Hey! Let's get you prepped for the exam with a super-focused review of European Imperialism and its effects. We'll hit the key points, make some connections, and get you feeling confident. Let's do this! 💪

#Responses to European Imperialism 🌍

#Rebellion ⚔️

Rebellions against European imperialism are a high-value topic because they demonstrate resistance to colonial rule and often appear in both multiple-choice and free-response questions.

#China: The Boxer Rebellion 🇨🇳

• Who: The Boxers (secret society)

• What: Violent rebellion against foreign influence

• Why: Anger over foreign presence and control

• Result: Defeated by a coalition of foreign powers (including the US, Britain, France, Germany, and Japan). The Boxer Protocol imposed a large indemnity on China and further opened it to foreign influence.

  Caption: Foreign troops during the Boxer Rebellion, highlighting the international response to Chinese resistance.

#India: The Sepoy Mutiny 🇮🇳

• Who: Indian sepoys (soldiers) in the British East India Company army

• What: Widespread uprising against British rule

• Why: Resentment of British rule, pay disparities, economic grievances, and religious tensions

• Result: Brutally suppressed by the British, leading to the transfer of power from the East India Company to the British Crown.

  Caption: A depiction of the Sepoy Mutiny, showing the intensity of the conflict.

#Africa: Zulu Resistance 🇿🇦

• Who: Zulu Kingdom, led by King Shaka and King Cetshwayo

• What: Resistance against British expansion

• Why: Opposition to colonial rule and loss of sovereignty

• Result: Despite initial success, the Zulu were eventually defeated by the British due to superior weaponry.

  Caption: Zulu warriors, demonstrating their organized resistance to British expansion.