AT THE END OF THE CHAPTER:

After evaluating African Kingdoms, the Aztecs and the Mayans work as the United States to debate the following:

Complete a Blooming Slides for one of the topics after the debate

1. What effects did imperialism and colonization have on the 'New World' and Africa?

2. Compare and contrast America today versus the Aztecs, African Kingdoms and Mayans.  Focus on our SOCIETY, ECONOMY, GOVERNMENT.

3. Based on the various causes for the African, Aztec and Mayan empires collapsing, what causes should America focus on today and why:

   1. Water

   2. Climate change

   3. Disease and Virus spread

   4. War and military conquest (this could include Nationalism, as well as militarism)

   5. Mass migration of people (either coming or going)

   6. Change in major cultural values (religion, ethnicity, economics, etc)

   7. Need/desire for resources, such as land, oil, ports, etc.

4. Based on current events with foreign nations such as Afghanistan, North Korea, China, Russia and Mexico - create a policy that supports American economic and social interests, while also supporting the economic and social interests of these nations.