Provence.cw.7.6.Feb.7.Imperialism

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February 7, 2013 CW 7.6: Imperialism Page 1

Do First (3 minutes) and Share Out (2 minutes)

Why might one country want to control another?

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Is this a good or a bad thing, in your opinion?

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Objective (1 minute): SWBAT analyze primary and secondary sources in order to explain the causes and effects of

European and American Imperialism

Mastery: At the end of this lesson you will need to:

1. Successfully answer questions on an Exit Ticket2. Write a thesis with the following prompt:

What are the causes and effects of American and European Imperialism in the late 1800s?

Agenda (1 minute)

Do First and Share Out (5 minutes) Lesson Overview (2 minutes) Key Ideas (6 minutes) Imperialism: Reading (25 minutes) Thesis Writing (5 minutes) Exit Ticket (5 minutes)

Key Ideas (6 minutes) 1. _________ 2. ___________ 3. ___________

1. Imperialism is a political philosophy or ideology(synonyms) that was followed by the United

States and Europe during the last part of the

1800s and early 1900s. This philosophyencouraged the US and Europe to control less

developed areas of the world (especially in Africa

and China).

2. The two major reasons why the US and Europeengaged in these imperialistic practices were:

a. Because of the Industrial Revolution, thedeveloped world (US and Europe) needed

new sources of raw materials to use in

factories

b. Many Westerners believed it was theirduty to teach the uncivilized Africans

and Chinese how to be Christian and how

to live more like Westerners (which wasconsidered better)

3. Many parts of Africa and China benefited fromthis control in that they had new jobs and new

infrastructure (schools, roads, etc) built by

Westerners.

4. However, most native people were exploited formoney and forced to give up their culture in

exchange for the above benefits.

Essential Question: What is more valuable

prosperity or the freedom to make your ow

choices?

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Part I: The Age of Imperialism

The Age of Imperialism was a time period beginning around 1870 when modern, relatively developed nations

were taking over less developed areas, colonizing them, or influencing them in order to expand their own

power. Although imperialist practices have existed for thousands of years, the term "Age of Imperialism"

generally refers to the activities of nations such as the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the

United States in the early 18th through the middle 20th centuries, e.g., the "The Great Game" in Persian lands,

the "Scramble for Africa" and the "Open Door Policy" in China.

1. Define the term Imperialism.___________________________________________________

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4. Why might one country want to control another country? What did the controlling country get out of it?What might the country that is controlled get out of it? (CTQ)

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Developed Countries Vs. Developing

Countries

Developed

Countries have

complex economies

and strong

industrial

infrastructures

Developing

Countries have low

standards of living

and do not posses

strong industrial

infrastructuresExamples:

United States

France

Great Britain

Germany

Italy

Japan

Examples:

Ethiopia

Somalia

Afghanistan

Democratic Repub

of the Congo

2. Where did Imperialism take place? What are the specific names

for the imperialistic activities that took place in those areas?

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3. Who was responsible for these imperialistic practices?

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Part II: Reasons and Justifications for Imperialism

A controversial aspect of imperialism is the imperial powers defense and justification of such actions. J. A.

Hobson identifies this justification:

It is desirable that the earth should be peopled, governed, and developed, as far as possible, by the races

which can do this work best, i.e. by the races of highest 'social efficiency'.

Another major reason for European and American Imperialism was the need

these countries for raw materials to fuel their further industrialization.

Essentially, imperialist powers used their influence to funnel raw materials f

the countries they controlled overseas back to their home countries to be

turned into manufactured goods. These goods were then shipped back ove

to the controlled countries to be sold for a profit.

The White Mans BurdenTake up the White Man's burden-Send forth the best ye breed--Go bind your sons to exileTo serve your captives' need;To wait in heavy harness,

On fluttered folk and wild--Your new-caught, sullen peoples,Half-devil and half-child.

This is clearly the racial argument, which pays heed to other ideas such

as the White Mans Burden prevalent at the turn of the twentieth

century. A poem, The White Mans Burden appears to be a command

to white men to colonize and rule other nations for the benefit of those

people. Both the people and the duty may be seen as representing the

"burden" of the title. Because of its theme and title, it has becomeemblematic (symbolic) both of Eurocentric racism and of Western

aspirations to dominate the developing world.

1. What are the two main reasons Europeans and the United States practiced Imperialism?

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2. Are these effects positive or negative for a.) dominant countries and b.) subordinate countries?

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List of Raw Materials

Cotton

Iron

Silk

Coal

Latex

Gold

Silver

Diamonds

Other Metals

Other Fibers


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Part III: The Scramble for Africa

The Scramble for Africa, also known as the Race for Africa was a process of invasion, occupation, colonization and

annexation of African territory by European powers during the New Imperialism period, between 1881 and World War I

in 1914. The last 59 years of the 19th century saw transition from the Indirect Rule through military influence and

economic dominance to that of direct rule.

1. Describe Africa before Imperialism in terms of the societies that occupied it.__________________________________________________________________________________________________

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2. Describe Africa after Imperialism in terms of the societies that occupied it.__________________________________________________________________________________________________

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African boys

who failed to

harvest

enough

rubber sap.

The

punishment

was the

removal of a

hand. (Left)

African

children

being taught

Christianity

by a

European.

(Right)


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Thesis Writing (7 minutes)

Write a thesis on the following prompt:

What are the causes and effects of American and European Imperialism in the late 1800s?

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The following rubric describes how your thesis will be scored:

Thesis Rubric 0 1 2

Assertion

Thesis does not contain an

assertion.

Thesis contains a statement

that responds to the prompt

but it is not arguable.

Thesis contains an arguable

statement that responds to the

prompt.

Causes

Thesis contains 1 or fewer

causes and effects of Americanand European Imperialism

Thesis contains 2 causes and

effects of American andEuropean Imperialism

Thesis contains 3 or more

causes and effects of Americanand European Imperialism

Examples/

Explanations

One or fewer of the causes and

effects of American and

European Imperialism is

explained or has an example.

Two of the causes and effects

of American and European

Imperialism are explained or

have examples.

Three or more of the causes

and effects of American and

European Imperialism are

explained or have example.

Partner Eval. Score What evidence do you see for this score?

Assertion

Causes andEffects

Ex./Explanations

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