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Aim: How can you evaluate your knowledge of Imperialism?

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.

Quiz

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.

Quiz Review

Quiz Answer Key

1. 12. 33. 44. 45. 26. 47. 18. 2

9. 310.211.212.113.314.215.4

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.

Activity

1. Examine the chart above. 2. Imagine that you are a European in a position of power attending

the Berlin Conference in 1884. 3. 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.

Summary

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 facilities 4. 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