1. AIM: How did imperialism affect Africa?
DO-NOW: Use the graph to complete the question:

2. Vocabulary:
Infrastructure - basic physical and organizational structures needed for the operation of a society
Mission - a group or committee of persons sent to a foreign country to conduct negotiations & establish relations
Migrate - to go from one country, region, or place to another
Abolish - to do away with; put an end to; annul; make void
Legislation - the act of making or enacting laws

3. Activity Answer Questions # 1 – 7 in COMPLETE SENTENCES
Read- A White Man Comes Down the River
Keep in Mind…
Who is writing this story?
What is his reaction?
Why did he react this way?
How would you have reacted?
Answer Questions # 1 – 7 in COMPLETE SENTENCES

4. Positive and Negative Effects of Imperialism
Positive Effects
Negative Effects
Improved infrastructure of the colony (roads, railroads, harbors, etc.)
Seized the land of natives without their consent
Improved economy
Stole the natural resources/raw materials
Began school and education systems
Forced changes to their culture
Improved public health system
Only manufactured goods from the mother country could be bought, usually at much higher prices

5. SUMMARY:
Choose 1 positive and 1 negative effect of imperialism and explain how they helped and hurt Africa.
Write this explanation in your notebook