Lesson focus...
+ What was the 'Age of Imperialism'?
Learning goals...
After this lesson, students can...
+ Define 'imperialism' and 'colony' in their own words
+ Place the time periods of the 'Age of Imperialism', 'Industrial Revolution', 'Second Industrial Revolution', and 'World War I' in chronological order, realizing these events overlap and impact one another
+ Explain how the Industrial Revolution (especially the Second Industrial Revolution) helped bring about the 'Age of Imperialism'
+ Contrast how industrialized and non-industrialized countries were impacted by the 'Age of Imperialism'
Lesson tasks...
During this lesson students will complete the following tasks...
1. Read 'Getting Started...'
2. Watch the 'Imperialism I Crash Course World History' video
3. Watch the 'What Caused the Age of Imperialism? I Paul Sargent' video
4. Play and master the 'Learn' section of 'Getting Started... Quizlet'
5. Complete 'Lesson #1 - Getting Started... Completion Quiz'
Getting Started...
When was the "Age of Imperialism"?
The Age of Imperialism began during the later stages of the Industrial Revolution in the mid-1800's and continued through the start of World War I in 1914 and beyond.
What is imperialism?
Imperialism is when a stronger country gains control over a weaker country, usually for economic profit.
Getting started...
Where and who was impacted by the "Age of Imperialism"?
Nearly every country in the world was impacted by the "Age of Imperialism". Some benefited economically, while others severely suffered.
Many industrialized countries began to set up colonies and take over control of less industrialized countries and regions, including much of Africa and Asia (as well as Oceania).
Why imperialism?
As a result of the Industrial Revolution (especially the Second Industrial Revolution), many European countries (and also the United States and Japan) competed for economic, political, and military power.
In order to become stronger, wealthier, and even more industrialized, these European countries sought more raw materials, new markets, and cheap labor.
Once you have completed the reading and videos, complete the tasks below to conclude the unit...