Imperialism Project
Part One
| A. Imperialism Map |
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Answer the following questions based on the map 'Imperialism and the Balance of Power' by following this link http://users.erols.com/mwhite28/1907powr.htm
- How many different countries have colonies?
- Which country has the largest colonial empire?
- Which continents are almost completely controlled by other countries?
- Which continents are only controlled by a few countries?
- What could be a different title for this map?
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B. Data on colonial empires |
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Examine the following charts at http://www.mtholyoke.edu/acad/intrel/pol116/colonies.htm to answer these questions:
- About how many square miles of territory does France control?
- What is the TOTAL population controlled by the 5 countries shown in this chart?
- Based on this information, which country has the largest colonial empire?
- Does this answer agree with your answer to question 2 above in section A 'Imperialism Map' ? Explain
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| C. Impact of Colonization Data |
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Look at the chart at http://www.mtholyoke.edu/acad/intrel/pol116/colonies.htm and answer these questions |
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- Which 2 areas of the world are almost completely controlled by colonial powers?
- Does this answer agree with your answer to question 3 above in section A. 'Imperialism Map' ?
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| D. Conclusions on Data |
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Make some conclusions about Imperialism based on the information above
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- During this time in history, which country do you think was the most powerful? Why?
- During this time in history, which regions of the world were most sought after by the Europeans?
- Make a guess: How do you think imperialism impacted the continents outside of Europe?
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Part Two
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Investigate the following - answer all questions for each section (There may be times when the picture or map do not load to your computer. Cut and paste the url into the address bar. This will allow you to access the proper information.) |
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A. The Berlin Conference (1884) |
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B. The 'Scramble for Africa' |
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C. The Boer War |
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Part Three
Create a detailed timeline of Imperialism in the 1800's and 1900's.
The timeline should speak for itself, which means that a person viewing the display should be able to understand your topic even if you are not there to explain it. You will have to date the events and explain them using illustrations AND short written passages.
Your timeline should include at least 20 dates. You should include information from Sec. 1 - India, Sec. 2 - Asia, Sec. 3 - Africa & Sec. 4 Latin America.
Organize and order the events before you start making your timeline. Add additional events that you think are important. Remember each point on your timeline must be explained.
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Timeline Rubric |
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- 10 items are identified
- All entries are supported with detailed, factual explanations
- 10 or more entries are supplemented with pictures or diagrams that help the reader to understand the significance of the entry
- There is significant evidence to detail
- The timeline is neat, orderly and understandable
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- 10 items are identified
- All entries are supported with detailed, factual explanations
- 5 or more entries are supplemented with pictures or diagrams that help the reader to understand the significance of the entry There is evidence to detail
- The timeline is neat, orderly and understandable
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- All items are identified and offer some textual explanation or support.
- There are no pictures or diagrams
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Part Four
Debate on Imperialsm
A. Imagine you are in a room with leaders from any 3 or more countries either being imperalized or imperialist during this time. Write a fictional dialogue between these 3 or more leaders. In your dialogue you must make reference to 10 of the events in this lesson or your reading. Be creative-- think about what these 3 would have to say to each other (imagine, of course, they all speak the same language!) Must be two complete pages or one page double spaced and typed.
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Debate Rubric |
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This response shows understanding of how Imperialism changed the world. The response is insightful, integrates knowledge and demonstrates powerful application. |
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This response shows some understanding of how Imperialism changed the world. The response is thorough with accurate documentation. Appropriate application demonstrates some evidence of higher order thinking skills. |
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This response shows some understanding of how Imperialism changed the world. The response is acceptable with some support of key ideas. The response shows little or no evidence of application. |
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This response shows some understanding of how Imperialism changed the world. The response is related to the question but is inadequate, with significant misconceptions and/or absence of key ideas. |
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This response is completely incorrect or irrelevant. There may be no answer.
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Part Five
Define the following terms using the reading I gave you, your textbook and/or the internet.
Section 1. Raj, British East India Company,
Section 2. Boxer Rebellion, Sino-Japanese War, spheres of influence, Open Door Policy
Section 3. Social Darwinism, Berlin Conference,
Section 4. Platt Amendment, Monroe Doctrine, and Roosevelt Corollary
Part Six
Read the reading (copies) and answer the following questions:
Section One:
- Explain the two factors involved in imperialism (set the stage)?
- What part did the British East India company play in imperializing India?
- How did the Indians feel about being a British colony? Why did the British feel that way?
- What good came from imperialization? What bad came from imperialization?
- Explain the Indian nationalism movement.
Section Two:
- How is the treaty of Nanjing an example of imperialism?
- How do the Speheres of Influence and Open Door Policy illustrate imerialism?
- How did European intervention in China contribute to a new "Republic of China"
- How were China and Japan different in the way they responded to the threat of imperialism? How were the their outcomes different?
- Why were Europeans interested in colonizing SE Asia?
Section Three:
- How is the new imperialism different from the old?
- Explain the imperialist motives in Africa - economic, political competition, and cutural
- What advances occurred to open Africa up to imperialism?
- Identify 4 positive effects of imperialism and 4 negative effects.
Section Four:
- How is the Spanish American War connected to imperialism?
- Why did the U.S. get involved in Cuba's fight for independence?
- What was the end result of the Spanish American War?
- How is the Platt Amendment an example of imperialism?
- Why were the Filipinos upset about becoming a U.S. colony?
- How did the U.S. gain control and the right to build the Panama Canal?
- What is the Monroe Doctrine and how does it relate to imperialism?
- Explain the Roosevelt Corollary and how it relates to imperialism.