AIM: How did imperial powers politically and economically control territories in Africa? AGENDA: Warm Up: MC Practice Teacher Talk: Introduction to Imperialism in Africa Guided Practice: Reading Independent Practice: Debate Do Now: Complete a Regents multiple choice practice worksheet, then discuss with a partner. Essential Question: How can trace the reason why industrialized states became the dominant role in the world?

AIM: How did imperial powers politically and economically control territories in Africa? Imperialism Seizure of a country or territory by a stronger country. Fueled by the need for more natural resources and new markets to sell their goods.

The Scramble for Africa AIM: How did imperial powers politically and economically control territories in Africa? The Scramble for Africa Europeans argued and fought-among themselves over the lands of Africa. Europeans paid little or no attention the political divisions or the many ethnic and language groups in Africa. They just wanted to control the land, its people, and its resources Many Europeans believed that whites were better than other races (RACISM)

What is the main idea of this cartoon? AIM: How did imperial powers politically and economically control territories in Africa ? Berlin Conference: To prevent a possible conflict over African territories, 14 European nations met to divide Africa. No African ruler was invited to the conference. What is the main idea of this cartoon?

Clash over South Africa: AIM: How did imperial powers politically and economically control territories in Africa? Clash over South Africa: Zulus vs. the British – African tribe resists British takeover. British vs. the Boers (Dutch) – Boer Wars How was the struggle for land in South Africa different from other takeovers in Africa?

AIM: How did imperial powers politically and economically control territories in Africa ? Social Darwinism: Took Charles Darwin’s ideas about evolution to explain human societies. Fit people and nation survived and weak people and nations did not survive. “White Man’s Burden”

AIM: How did imperial powers politically and economically control territories in Africa? AGENDA: Warm Up: Acrostic Poem Teacher Talk: Imperialism Guided Practice: Concept Map Independent Practice: Total Physical Response Vocabulary Do Now: Complete a Acrostic Poem based on the word Imperialism. Essential Question: How can trace the reason why industrialized states became the dominant role in the world?

Industrial Revolution leads to Imperialism: AIM: How did imperial powers politically and economically control territories in Africa? Industrial Revolution leads to Imperialism: Need for raw materials and new markets to sell goods Race for an EMPIRE.

AIM: How did imperial powers politically and economically control territories in Africa? Now lets practice: In Groups create a Concept Map poster of Imperialism in Africa: Definition Characteristics Visual Illustration Examples Non-Examples Now lets practice: Once poster is complete, create a Total Physical Response on your assigned key term.

AIM: How can we evaluate the impact of Imperialism on Africa? AGENDA: Warm Up: Worksheet Teacher Talk: Imperialism Guided Practice: Map Independent Practice: Debate Do Now: Complete a Worksheet on the reasons for Imperialism in Africa. Essential Question: How can trace the reason why industrialized states became the dominant role in the world?

Legacy of Colonial Rule: AIM: How can we evaluate the impact of Imperialism on Africa? Legacy of Colonial Rule: Africans lost control of their land and their independence. Breakdown of their traditional cultures. Artificial boundaries combined or unnaturally divided groups, creating problems that plagued African colonies.

Legacy of Colonial Rule: Colonialism reduced local warfare. AIM: How can we evaluate the impact of Imperialism on Africa? Legacy of Colonial Rule: Colonialism reduced local warfare. Provided sanitation, hospitals, and schools. Railroads, dams, and telephone lines were built.

Now lets practice with: AIM: How can we evaluate the impact of Imperialism on Africa? Now lets practice with: Teams assigned: Negative Impact vs. Positive Impact Research – Use Worksheet Debate – Split desks in half facing each other.