1. Imperialism: Justified or not?
Introduction
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Students will have an opportunity to explore the causes and consequences of Imperialism during the 19th Century and will develop a documentary using either PowerPoint or IMovie to showcase their research, followed by an independent essay to justify or condemn the colonists actions.
Introduction
You are a member of a film production studio that has recently been hired to produce a documentary about the New Imperialism during the 19th Century.
The era of “New Imperialism” occurred during the late 1880’s until about the early 1900’s. During this time period European governments scrambled frantically for territory in Africa and strived for trade domination in China, Egypt, the Ottoman Empire and India. The causes of New Imperialism differed from those of the first explorers, new land and missionary work, and focused mostly on economic expansion, political empire building, military expansion, and the racist belief in European superiority. Some greatly criticized imperialism as a betrayal of Western ideals of freedom and equality; others realized that in order to maintain the balance of Europe the major players of imperialism must create new legislation to divide territories or open trade markets fairly. This divide and control attitude created dire consequences for the indigenous people of these lands and eventually becomes a cause for The Great War.

2. Imperialism: Justified or not?
Introduction
Task
Process
Evaluation
Task
You will be responsible for producing a documentary of the causes and consequences of Imperialism, along with an opinion of whether the colonizers were justified or not. Each person will be responsible to:
* Research each segment for the documentary: causes for New Imperialism, critics of Imperialism, New Legislation dictating rules for Imperialism, and consequences of Imperialism;
* Create a 5-7 minute documentary which includes appropriate images, voice-over narration, etc;

3. Imperialism: Justified or not?
Introduction
Task
Process
Evaluation
Process
Refer to your grading rubric to make sure that you meet each expectation to create the best possible documentary. Rubrics can be found on the Evaluation page of this webquest.
Conduct research on each segment of the documentary
Causes for the New Imperialism
Critics of the New Imperialism
Legislation dictating rules of Imperialism
Consequences of Imperialism
Prepare a script to use for the narration in your documentary that should include elaborate details about your research
Construct your documentary using Imovie or a similar Web 2.0 tool.
Edit and fine tune your documentary before submitting
Resources

4. Imperialism: Justified or not?
Introduction
Task
Process
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Evaluation
Incomplete
Sub Par 1
Acceptable 2
Exemplary 3
Introduction / Conclusion- Has been used to create a definite beginning/ending to the presentation.
This criteria has not been addressed in any meaningful way or has not been completed
Some elements have been met, but most of the criteria fails to be addressed.
This criteria has been mostly addressed, however, there is room for improvement.
The criteria has been met in every possible way, and may even exceed expectations.
Factual Content The information included in the documentary is accurate and relevant to the topic, and includes all of the required items to explain each segment listed in the process.
Media Use The sounds, images, animations, and slide transitions that are used are both relevant and purposeful.
Analysis Students are able to separate the evidence into parts/segments to clarify the meaning of Imperialism and its consequences.
Narration is used as the primary means of transmitting information for the documentary. The narration is relevant and compliments the media selected for the documentary segment.

5. Imperialism: Justified or not?
Introduction
Task
Process
Evaluation
Resources
Use the following sources in conducting your research.
Imperialism
The Open Door Website – Scramble for Africa
The Story of Africa
The New Imperialism
Critics of Imperialsm
Capt. F.D. Lugard
J.A. Hobson
Jules Ferry
Rudyard Kipling
Edward Morel
Joseph Conrad
Legal Action
Berlin Conference of 1885
Boxer Rebellion
Sepoy Rebellion
Armenian Genocide
Consequences
Colonial Rivalry