Unit Plan Goal 3 Intro Pp-kristen Robinson

Goal 3: Monarchies and Empires What were the significant events, people, and conditions in the growth of monarchical and imperial systems of Government?

Goodbye to Ancient Civilizations

Hello Middle Ages! ► The

“Fall of Rome” by the 5th Century AD ushered in a new era and economic system in Europe known as Feudalism. ► This period from the 5th 16th Century is known as the Middle Ages, Medieval Period, or the Dark Ages.

Monarchies Grow in Europe ► During

this period, monarchies develop more definite territories in Europe and slowly these kingdoms look more and more like modern nation-states. ► Nation-states: an independent geopolitical unit of people having a common culture and identity (from pg. 687 of your textbook)

Map of Europe in 1500 http://www.euratlas.com/history_europe/europe_map_1500.html

Looking East to Asia… ► As

monarchies grew in Europe, dynasties and empires flourished in Asia between the 13th and 19th centuries. ► We will look at the following: Ming and Manchu Dynasties, Mongol Empire, Ottoman Empire, and the Mughal Empire.

Age of Colonialism ► Europeans

begin exploration in the 15th century which leads to conquest. ► Opens the period of Colonialism when European countries take over whole sections of the globe establishing colonies.

“Glory, God, and Gold” ► ►

Colonies are supposed to provide wealth for the home country either through discovery of gold or agriculture. Indigenous people suffer greatly at the hands of Europeans and in some places nearly 100% of the native populations are killed.

New System of Trade Develops Between Europe, Africa and Colonies http://www.nuceng.ca/bill/genealogy/maps/fullimages/fig004_route.gif

The Ugly Side of Colonialism ► The

slave trade becomes a global system and cheap labor source for American colonies. ► Native populations are murdered, enslaved, displaced, and exposed to disease by Europeans. Millions die.