Imperialism Motives

Journal Look up the terms Imperialism and Colonization... OBJECTIVE Students will be able to… Describe the motives behind American imperialism AGENDA Journal Intro Review Poster Presentations Imperialist Motives White Man’s Burden Look up the terms Imperialism and Colonization... What is the main the difference between Imperialism and colonization? Which is considered to have a more negative stigma to it? Why?

Intro Analysis What are the 3 parts to an intro? Background Thesis Be thorough, but on topic Thesis Make sure all 3 reasons are distinct Counterclaim Examples

Intro Analysis- Other Notes No personal pronouns (I, we, you, etc.) Where does the thesis go? Otherwise, I don’t have enough background info to know what you’re talking about

New Writing Emphasis: Topic Sentences Starting sentence in each body paragraph Purpose: Transition from one idea to another

Poster Presentations

Motives Packet In groups, you will use the “Motives Packet” to figure out reasons why nations would be involved in imperialist activities. These apply to all imperialist nations, not just America! Use the information in the packet to fill out the information on your note sheet.

White Man’s v. Black Man’s Burden In your groups, you will read your assigned section of the reading (aloud!). Afterward, you will “translate” your section, meaning explain what it is trying to say. Feel free to use a dictionary or your phone to figure out the meaning of some of the words Once everyone has translated their section, we will share out to get a feeling for what the whole passage is trying to say.

Imperialism in the U.S. Homework! Use your text book to fill out the information from the chart. The information in these sections is test-able “fair game!”