How can we better understand the causes of Imperialism?

1. How can we better understand the causes of Imperialism? Warm Up – Define the following: Imperialism Capitalism Nationalism Queen Victoria

2. Imperialism –A policy in which a strong nation seeks to dominate other countries politically, economically and socially • Capitalism – Economic system in which the means of production are privately owned and operated for profit • Nationalism – The belief that people should be loyal mainly to their nation – that is, to the people with whom they share a culture and a history, rather than to a king or ruler.

3. Imperialism or Nationalism? Decide whether the picture depicts imperialism or nationalism and tell why you chose as you did.

4. Student Pair-Work • In pairs, please read Causes of Imperialism Handout 1. Answer Questions 1-5 2. Then, with your partner, RANK the 5 reasons for Imperialism in descending order 1=Most Important 5=Least Important

5. The Sun Never Sets on the British Empire Examine the map below and then decide what the title means.

6. Why Imperialism? • Empire Building • Economics • Political and Military Interests • Power and Authority • Nineteenth Century – 1800s • British Dominance - called the Victorian Era after Queen Victoria who ruled for 64 years (page 595)

7. Vocabulary • Underdeveloped=not fully developed • Manufactured=to make or produce by hand or machinery, esp. on a large scale. • Burden=that which is carried; load • Civilize=to bring out of a savage, uneducated, or rude state; make civil; • Jealous= feeling resentment against someone because of that person's rivalry, success, or advantages • Empire=a group of nations or peoples ruled over by an emperor: usually a territory of greater extent than a kingdom

8. Political Cartoon • Examine the Cartoon carefully, answer the questions that follow.

9. Aim: How can we characterize British motivations for Imperialism in Africa? Do Now: Look at yesterday’s notes List at least 2 reasons for European Imperialism

10. A White Man Comes Down the River Let’s read as a class. Answer questions 1-7 IN YOUR NOTEBOOKS! Please do not write on the Handout.

11. Think-Pair-Share In pairs Read “The Scramble for Africa” Answer Questions 1-3 in complete sentences. Vocabulary: Social Darwinism-”survival of the fittest.” the strongest species will survive Berlin Conference- Meeting at which Europeans agreed on rules for colonizing state.

12. The White Man’s Burden • Read poem • Answer questions 1-5

13. Aim: How was Africa carved up among European powers? • Do Now: Map of Africa • Which countries are fighting for Africa? • Why are they fighting for Africa?

14. Imperialism and Empire - Africa • Textbook – page 623 • 1880 – Most of Africa consisted of independent states • 1914 – With the exception of Ethiopia and Liberia, all of Africa was controlled by Europeans

15. Handout #1 Letter from Menelik II • Pairs : *Student A-will read *Student B-Will answer the questions 1-3

16. Vocabulary • Caliph- a religious or political leader • Expansion- the process of growing your empire • Alliance-joining forces with another group or nation • Expedition-a journey to acccomplish a goal • Parley-discussion or conference • Partition- to divide up among different groups or nations

17. Matching: Why did European want to colonize Africa? • Directions: Write correct sentence in the right box according to its title. a. pride or love for one’s nation b. superior weapons and equipment c. competition with other nations d. Europeans obligations to civilize savage Africans e. convert Africans to Christianity f. sell manufactured goods to Africans and use their natural resources

18. Board Notes-Copy • Berlin Conference 1884- European nations began a mad scramble for Africa-New Imperialism • Europeans used strong military & superior technology • Began to settle in Africa • Used trickery and deceit to manipulate Africans taken and Conquer • Ethiopia was only nation to resist colonization

19. Summary • Answer Aim

20. AIM: How was the “White Man’s Burden” such a significant motivation for European Imperialism? Copy the following vocabulary into your notebooks: Social Darwinism-Europeans applied Darwin’s ideas about natural selection and the survival of the fittest to human societies. Superior races conquering the weak was nature’s way of improving the human species. The White Man’s Burden- Europeans felt they had the responsibility to improve the lives of Africans and Asians. It was their duty to share their technology, medicine and religion to “non civilized” people.

21. In Groups, students will: Each group will analyze their assigned “altered version” of the original poem. You will write your own translation. Each group, will share their own translation to the class.

22. Analyze original version Questions (use vocabulary): For Kipling, what is the “White Man’s Burden?” How would the people conquered by Europe feel about Kipling’s burden? Why was this poem taken seriously in Britain, but mocked in non-Western countries?

23. Analyze the Political Cartoon Your group will: 1. Create your own Title for this cartoon 2. Describe to 2-3 sentences what is happening in the cartoon. 3. Is this a positive or negative image of Imperialism? Why or why not?

24. Summary Answer the Multiple Choice Questions to assess our knowledge

25. Aim: You be the Judge- Did European Imperialism benefit or harm Africa? • Do Now: Evaluate the following quotes & answer the questions • “When the Europeans came they ended human sacrifice & slavery among African Tribes” Do you think the author supported European imperialism in Africa & why? • “Europeans stopped the slave trade because they believed they could make more money selling goods rather than slaves.” • Do you think the author supported European imperialism in Africa & why?

26. Vocabulary • Segregation- the separation of people by race • Cash crop- raising & selling of one crop to make a profit • Fertile land- land rich in minerals that was able to be farmed • Verdict- a final decision

27. Task • Use the information on the slips of paper to fill out the appropriate information on the chart.

28. What your Verdict? • Did European Imperialism benefit or harm Africa? • Explain your answer using 3 examples.

29. Should Imperialism be praised or condemned? • Answer DBQ Questions 1-4 in complete sentences

30. Aim: How was Britain able to Imperialize India? • Do Now: Answer Practice Multiple Choice Questions on African Imperialism • LOOK AHEAD: Test on Imperialism on Tuesday December 14th

31. Think-Pair-Share • Complete reading on Imperialism in India

32. Reading Comprehension • Read the story about Chandra • Answer questions 1-5 Vocabulary: Turmoil-extreme confusion, chaos, great disorder Viceroy- the governor of a colony, rules as a representative of the mother country Profitable- Money made on an investment Suttee- ritual suicide of widowed wives

33. Aim: You be the Judge: Did Imperialist rule benefit or harm India? • Read the following quotes and answer the questions: • “When the British came to India they created railways to link the whole subcontinent, now travel time is less.” • “ When the British came to India they banned certain practices because they thought they were barbaric, like arranged child marriages.” • Do you think the authors of these quotes would support the British in India? Why or Why not?

34. Vocabulary • Cash Crop -raising and selling of one crop instead of producing food. • Caste System -social classes that Indians were born into and could not be changed.

35. Activity • Using the provided sheet of information, working with a partner discuss whether the information is a positive or negative affect of imperialism on India. Alternate reading the information with your partner.

36. Final Summary • Imagine you were writing an essay based on the focus question (Did British imperialist rule benefit or harm India?). Write a thesis statement (what you are proving), that includes your opinion. Use your top (3) statements as supporting details for your thesis.

37. Create a Protest Poster Create a protest poster either For or Against British Rule in India based on what we learned today in class. Your poster should include: 1. Title 2. Slogan 3. Must show evidence of Imperialism 4. Image or illustration

38. Aim: How was India able to gain independence for Great Britain? • Do Now: Read and answer questions 1-3 on “India’s struggle for Independence” • Vocabulary: Civic Disobedience- Civil Resister-

39. Watch Video Clip • As we watch the clip on Imperialism in India and Gandhi, write down at least 3 things you learned from the video about life in India during British Imperialism and their fight for independence. • http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=8A7DDF58-0A21-4F7A-9971-2FF0813C8791&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=US

40. Gandhi Read and Answer Questions for Discussion. Alternate reading and answer questions with your partner.

41. Vocabulary- • Disobey- to not listen to, refuse to follow instructions • Unjust- no fair, wrongful • Assassinated- to kill a public official, to murder, to attack • Ironic-an unexpected outcome, an odd coincidence

42. Discussion Questions • Define “Civil Disobedience” • Define “Passive Resistance” • Why didn’t Gandhi believe in the use of force to overthrow the British? • Why is the Great Salt March an example of both civil disobedience and passive resistance? • Great Britain was one of the most powerful countries in the world in 1947. Why did they give India independence and lose a valuable colony? • Indian people call Gandhi “Mahatma” which meant “Great Soul.” Why do you believe they gave him this title? • Why was it ironic that Gandhi was assassinated?

43. Board notes • Please copy the following 3 slides into your notebooks.

44. British in India • British East India company controlled much of India using sepoys. • Sepoys – Native Hindu or Muslim mercenary private police • Crops: opium poppies for sale in China and cotton and tea for sale in the rest of the British empire • Cotton textile making outlawed in India • India was so profitable, it was called the “Jewel in the Crown.”

45. Imperialism and Empire - India • Textbook – page 632 • The Sepoy Rebellion allowed British soldiers to invade and control all of India • The British established control of India and its neighbors by 1914. • The British controlled Australia, New Zealand and much of the far east. The worlds’ biggest empire!

46. Forces Enabling African and Indian Imperialism • European technological superiority • Steamboats • Automatic machine gun • Locomotive • Telegraph • Europeans had the means to control their empires • Easy travel • Wide spread communication • African and Indian disunity • Huge variety of cultures • Fighting among cultures • Huge business interests and support fromcompanies

47. How was India able to gain its independence from Great Britain? Do Now: 1. Define Civil Disobedience 2. Passive Resistance In your own words from yesterday’s lesson. HOMEWORK #4= Pages 635-639 Define# 1 (A,B,C,E, F) and Ques. 3-5 Reminder: Test moved to Thursday Study notes, handouts, textbook and HW’s

48. Read Aloud • Why did England grant India Independence? • 2 students will act out the roles of Gandhi & Major Owen in short play. • Groups will answer questions 1-6 on handout #1: Why did England grant India Independence?

49. Analyzing a Political Cartoon • Working in pairs, CAREFULLY analyze the Cartoon. • Answer Questions 1-5 in complete sentences!

50. Summary • Documents on Imperialism in India: An Evaluation.