Imperialism Final Project

 Imperialism Research Project and Presentation

Rubric

OPTION #1

You will need to research a specific example of imperialism. 

OPTION #2

Individually, you need to research an important figure (a person) related to the topic of imperialism.. 

Imperialism Examples/Events

Historical Figures

Transatlantic Slave Trade British colonization of India Dutch colonization of South Africa Beothuk of Eastern Canada British colonization of Sierra Leone Belgium’s colonization of the Congo Spain’s colonization of South America USA in Latin America / Monroe Doctrine European imperialism in China Colonization of Australia Colonization of New Zealand Colonization in N. America - one specific group/area

Mahatma Gandhi (activist in India) Nelson Mandela (activist in South Africa) King Leopold II  (King Belgium, ruled Congo) Henry Stanley (explorer in Africa) Mohammad Ali (ruler of Egypt in the 1800s) Tsu Tzi (Chinese empress, Boxer Rebellion) James Monroe (USA - Monroe doctrine, Latin America)

Your presentation must include 

• Written text and explanations

• Visual components

• At least one map with an explanation of the significance

• The inclusion of specific SS vocabulary/terminology

• - Cultural contact, indirect/direct rule, paternalism, assimilation, protectorate, mercantilism, capitalism, sphere of influence, Social Darwinism, hybridization, Eurocentrism, etc

Option #1 - Imperialism Example

You must cover the following information: 

• Explanation of the indigenous group prior to colonization

• Lifestyle, culture, traditions and general way of life

• Motives FOR imperialism

• Make sure to look at your notes and evaluate specific motives. There may be several, and they may change

• Policies of Imperialism

• Evaluate the imperial country’s policies at the time. Be specific and provide examples (Ex; direct vs. indirect rule, cultural contact, assimilation, Social Darwinism… etc) 

• What were the primary goals of the imperializing nation? 

• Immediate Impacts of imperialism on the region/peoples

• What were the relationships like between the colonizers and the colonized (initially… later on?)

• What role did the indigenous play in colonization?

• Consider specifically the idea of CULTURAL CONTACT. How were both groups impacted? 

• Long-Lasting Consequences of Imperialism for the colonizers

• How did they benefit? What were the struggles?

• Are these benefits felt today? 

• Post-colonial challenges / Long-Lasting Consequences of Colonialism

• What is the status of the colonized nation/area?

• What were/are the resulting implications/impacts of colonialism on the colonized? Consider impacts in the CURRENT world if possible

• What are our current obligations and responsibilities to the colonized group? 

• Use specific SS vocabulary as much as possible, including terms from the previous unit (hybridization, assimilation, systemic racism, etc.)

Option #2 - Historical Figure

You must cover the following information: 

• Background to this figure

• Who were they, what was their role prior to the experience with colonization? 

• Policies of Imperialism

• Evaluate the imperial country’s policies at the time. Be specific and provide examples (Ex; direct vs. indirect rule, cultural contact, assimilation, Social Darwinism… etc) 

• What were the primary goals of the imperializing nation?

• What role did your figure play in this experience? 

• Key Events in their lifetime (focus on the events in creating OR reacting to colonization) 

• Who were they, what was their role? 

• What was the significance of this at the time?

• Most notable lasting impacts / Historical legacy

• How did they change/impact history?

• How are they perceived today? Be specific

• What is the lasting legacy of this figure?

You must also include a picture of the person