大学英语课件之英美文化3Colonial Expansion Queen Victoria.pptVIP

UK Chapter 3Colonial Expansion Queen Victoria Warm-upHow much do you know about the Opium War between Britain and China?Do you know the contents of the Treaty of Nanjing? How do you interpret the concept of the British Commonwealth of nations? Colonial Expansion (17th--20th century)The OLD colonial movement was in nature a migration of population from overcrowded Europe to new and, it was hoped, more prosperous lands. The early settlers went forth in search of gold, freedom and improved economic conditions.E.g. A New World was discovered. (Mayflower, Protestants) The NEW colonial movement