Imperialism

=**Imperialism**=

**Why do some peoples feel they are entitled to rule the world? **

 * How are some nations able to create an advantage over other nations? **

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1. Identify and analyze circumstances and ideas that contribute to the cultural, economic, and political motives for imperialism. ======

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8. Appraise the intentions and outcomes of the imperial powers at the Berlin Conference/Scramble for Africa. ======

__Sample Unit Plans:__
Sample Unit Plan - //a working document//

Sample Imperialism Unit Overview - Bellevue School District, Bellevue WA

**Lesson Ideas and Resources:**

 * PowerPoint - Imperialism Images**


 * PowerPoint - Imperialism Matrix**


 * PowerPoint: Imperialism in Africa**


 * Handout and Activity with PowerPoint: Scramble for Africa**


 * Imperialism Document-Based Question (DBQ)**



__**Web Resources:**__
**1. Aztecs []** **2. Britain []** **3. China[|http://www.greatwall-of-china.com/45-17/the-great-wall-of-the-qin-dynasty.htmlhttp[[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/click_online/4587622.stm|://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/click_online/4587622.stm]** **4. Humanitarian Aid [|http://www.blackagendareport.com/?q=content/%E2%80%9Cresponsibility-protect%E2%80%9D-warmed-over-imperialism]** **5. US Role as an Imperial Power in 1900 []** **6. Panama Canal Act, 1902 []** **7. Panama Canal Treaty Signing, 1977 []** **8. Berlin Conference []** **Map []** 9. Imperialism [|http://www.coedu.usf.edu/main/departments/seced/webq/social%20studies/history/jberringer/default.htm#1]