1. Warm-up # 3
This cartoon is also titled “The White Man’s Burden.” Is it supporting the poem or responding to it? What do you see in the cartoon?

2. The Berlin Conference
Workbook pg. 11

3. Berlin Conference When: 1884-1885 in Berlin, Germany
Goal: Divide up the continent of Africa without violence
Countries represented: Great Britain, Germany, Belgium, France, Portugal, Spain, Italy

4. Imperialism Role Play Complete # 1 (10min) Complete # 2 (3mini)
Pay strict attention to what areas you want
Complete # 2 (3mini)
Look for other areas you may want that are valuable.

6. Directions (10min) Negotiate for the most territory as you can
Ask for more than you want
Make deals
Follow your Role Cards

8. Berlin Conference Discussion Questions
a. What problems did you face and have to deal with?
b. How did you feel once you had accomplished dividing up Africa? Are you pleased with the outcome? Why or why not?
c. How much time did you spend talking about what was best for the African people? Why?
d. What problems do you think resulted because they did not consult any Africans in the process?