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    The document summarizes the key motivations and impacts of European and American imperialism in Africa and Asia in the late 1800s. The two main reasons for imperialism were: (1) the need for raw materials to fuel industrialization in Europe and America, and (2) the belief that Western nations had a duty to civilize "uncivilized" peoples. While imperialism brought some benefits like new jobs and infrastructure to colonized peoples, it also exploited them and forced them to give up their cultures. The specific example discussed is the "Scramble for Africa" in which European powers invaded and occupied African territory between 1881-1914, transitioning from indirect to direct rule over African societies.

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    January 27, 2014

    EX 7.7: Motivations for Imperialism

    Page 1

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


    Why might one country want to control another? 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 Ticket
    2. 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. 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 philosophy
    encouraged 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 Europe
    engaged in these imperialistic practices were:
    a. Because of the Industrial Revolution, the
    developed world (US and Europe) needed
    new sources of raw materials to use in
    factories

    Essential Question: What is more valuable,

    prosperity or the freedom to make your own


    choices?
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    _________________________________________
    _________________________________________
    ___
    b. Many Westerners believed it was their duty
    to teach the uncivilized Africans and
    Asians how to be Christian and how to live
    more like Westerners (which was
    considered better)
    3. Many parts of Africa and China benefited from this
    control in that they had new jobs and new
    infrastructure (schools, roads, etc) built by
    Westerners.
    4. However, most native people were exploited for
    money and forced to give up their culture in
    exchange for the above benefits.

    Part I: The Age of Imperialism

    January 27, 2014

    EX 7.7: Motivations for Imperialism

    Page 2

    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.
    Developed Countries Vs. Developing
    Countries
    1. Define the term Imperialism.

    Developed
    Developing
    Countries have
    Countries have low
    ___________________________________________________
    complex economies
    standards of living
    and strong
    and do not possess
    ___________________________________________________
    industrial
    strong industrial
    ___________________________________________________
    infrastructures
    infrastructures
    ___________________________________________________
    Examples:
    Examples:
    United States
    Ethiopia
    ___________________________________________________
    France
    Somalia
    Great Britain
    Afghanistan
    Germany
    Democratic Republic
    Italy
    of the Congo
    2. Where did Imperialism take place? WhatJapan
    are the specific names

    for the imperialistic activities that took place in those areas?


    ________________________________________________________
    ________________________________________________________
    ________________________________________________________

    3. Who was responsible for these imperialistic practices?

    ________________________________________________________
    ________________________________________________________
    ________________________________________________________
    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)
    ______________________________________________________________________________________
    ______________________________________________________________________________________
    ______________________________________________________________________________________
    ______________________________________________________________________________________
    ___________________________________________________________________________

    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:

    January 27, 2014

    EX 7.7: Motivations for Imperialism

    Page 3

    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'.

    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 become
    emblematic (symbolic) both of Eurocentric racism and of Western
    aspirations to dominate the developing world.

    The White Mans Burden


    Take up the White Man's burden-Send forth the best ye breed-Go bind your sons to exile
    To serve your captives' need;
    To wait in heavy harness,
    On fluttered folk and wild-Your new-caught, sullen peoples,
    Half-devil and half-child.

    Another major reason for European and American Imperialism was the need of
    these countries for raw materials to fuel their further industrialization.
    Essentially, imperialist powers used their influence to funnel raw materials from
    the countries they controlled overseas back to their home countries to be
    turned into manufactured goods. These goods were then shipped back overseas
    to the controlled countries to be sold for a profit.
    List of Raw Materials
    Cotton
    Iron
    Silk
    Coal
    Latex

    Gold
    Silver
    Diamonds
    Other Metals
    Other Fibers

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

    2.

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

    _____________________________________________________________________________________________
    _____________________________________________________________________________________________

    January 27, 2014

    EX 7.7: Motivations for Imperialism

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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
    African
    who failed to
    children
    harvest
    being taught
    enough
    Christianity
    rubber sap.
    by a
    The
    European.
    punishment
    (Right)
    was the
    removal of a
    hand. (Left)

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    SAR (7 minutes)

    Identify 2 major causes of imperialism and describe each.


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    _________________________________________________________________________________________
    _________________________________________________________________________________________
    _________________________________________________________________________________________
    _______________________________________________________________________

    Peer Review
    1. Can you find the place in this students answer where he/she identifies 2 motivations for imperialism?
    Yes/No (Annotate this in their response).
    2. Can you find the place in this students answer where he/she describes 2 motivations for imperialism?
    Yes/No (Annotate this in their response).

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