Intro to Unit 7: Imperialism

Enduring Understandings  Attitudes and prejudices drive individual and societal actions.  The strong will dominate the weak. (Social Darwinism)  Attitudes and prejudices drive individual and societal actions.  The strong will dominate the weak. (Social Darwinism)

Essential Questions  What motivates countries to imperialize?  How did people under colonial rule react to imperialism?  What major changes occurred, in the colonies, as a result of imperialism?  What motivates countries to imperialize?  How did people under colonial rule react to imperialism?  What major changes occurred, in the colonies, as a result of imperialism?

Answer Essential Questions  Take a few minutes to discuss the questions in your group.  The youngest person in your group will be responsible for sharing one of your responses with the rest of the class.  Take a few minutes to discuss the questions in your group.  The youngest person in your group will be responsible for sharing one of your responses with the rest of the class.

Student Learning Targets  I can explain the European rationale for imperialism.  I can identify empires of the world during the Age of Imperialism.  I can discuss the different forms of imperialism.  I can describe the effects of European and American colonialism on their colonies.  I can explain the social and political changes that took place within the colonies.  Read through these learning targets. On the before column, rate yourself with a B where you think you are now.  I can explain the European rationale for imperialism.  I can identify empires of the world during the Age of Imperialism.  I can discuss the different forms of imperialism.  I can describe the effects of European and American colonialism on their colonies.  I can explain the social and political changes that took place within the colonies.  Read through these learning targets. On the before column, rate yourself with a B where you think you are now.

Unit 7 Essential Vocabulary  In your table groups, use your resources (smart phone, dictionary, prior knowledge, etc.) to complete the vocabulary graphic organizer.

Assimilation  The process of blending into a new culture (language, dress, customs, food, etc.)

Colony  A country or area under the full or partial political control of another country, typically a distant one, and occupied by settlers from that country.

Imperialism  A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.

Racism  The belief that all members of each race possess characteristics or abilities specific to that race, especially so as to distinguish it as inferior or superior to another race or races.

Raw Materials  The basic material from which a product is made. Examples: petroleum=plastic/gasoline lumber=fuel/building material

Sphere of Influence  A country or area in which another country has power to affect developments although it has no formal authority.