Do Now ◦ Clear desks ◦ Take out a pen ◦ Prepare for Quiz Friday – November 21, 2014 Mr. Lombardi
Write your name in the upper right hand corner of your quiz Directions (1–15): For each statement or question, record on your separate answer sheet the number of the word or expression that, of those given, best completes the statement or answers the question.
For each correct answer put a check mark For each incorrect answer put a “X” mark Calculate the final score by dividing the number correct by the total number of questions. Multiply that number by “100”. Round to the highest number. ◦ n/15 = x100 = grade ◦ Ex: 12 correct… 12/15 = 0.8 x 100 = 80% Put the final score on the top of the page and return to your partner.
In groups of two, use your knowledge of Imperialism and your class notes to complete “Causes of Imperialism” and “European Imperialism of Africa” Discuss the information with your partner before entering a final answer.
1. Examine the chart above. 2. Imagine that you are a European in a position of power attending the Berlin Conference in Knowing the positive and negative effects of imperialism on colonies, what position would you take on the issue of imperialism. Explain the reason for your position. Positive Effects of Imperialism on Colonies Negative Effects of Imperialism on Colonies 1. Established industries, furthered agriculture, and developed natural resources 1. Drained wealth from the area; Imperials countries were often know as oppressors 2. Improved communication and transportation 2. Only emphasized mineral and agricultural production, and discouraged colonial manufacturing 3. Trained people with new skills and provided employment 3. Required long hours of work with little pay 4. Education and health facilities4. Discrimination against native people and degraded the culture 5. Attempted to stop native warfare and barbaric practices 5. Introduced new diseases 6. Introduced western culture; Christianity; democracy; and modern science 7. Trained colonies on the ideas of government