MODERN WORLD CIVILIZATIONS
(RETURN TO SECOND SEMESTER)
UNIT 7: IMPERIALISM
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UNIT 7: RESOURCES
UNIT 7: ENRICHMENT
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CORE CURRICULUM STANDARDS
GVC'S
OVERVIEW:
LESSON OBJECTIVES:
- After an overview of imperialism, students will be able to define imperialism and describe economic, political, and religious motivations for imperialism.
- After a simulation on the Scramble for Africa, students will be able to map European imperialism in Africa and describe how imperialism affected regions in Africa.
- After analyzing Williams' 12 charges on crimes against humanity in the Congo, students will be able to evaluate each charge and determine if it should be classified as a crime against humanity.
- Students will be able to describe responses to European imperialism and evaluate imperialism from the perspective of indigenous people.
- After analyzing sources on the Boxer Rebellion, students will be able to describe the Boxer Rebellion and how U.S. and European powers responded to the event.
- After analyzing and interpreting cartoons on imperialism, students will be able to write and perform a skit that portrays the major events and ideas reflected in their cartoons.
- After learning about the Philippines' struggle for independence, students will be able to outline and describe the events that led to the Philippines' independence.