Turn in your Scramble paragraph worksheet to the tray. Get out note taking items. IMPERIALISM

Nations competed for overseas empires. Europe believed in its own superiority. Following the Industrial Revolution, Europeans regarded their new technology (weaponry, telegraphs, railroads etc.) as proof they were better than other peoples. This attitude is a reflection of racism, the belief that one race is superior to others. Europeans believed that they had the right and duty to bring the results of their progress to other countries; Social Darwinism.

Nations competed for overseas empires. Europe believed in its own superiority. Some of this push for expansion of the European way of life came from missionaries. One of the most famous of these missionaries was David Livingstone, a minister from Scotland who went to Africa to preach the Gospel and helped to end the slave trade there.

Nations competed for overseas empires. Imperialism had mass appeal. In the late 1800s, Europeans and Americans were eager to read about adventures in distant places. Newspapers competed for readership by hiring reporters to search the globe for stories: Henry Stanley. Stanley was hired in 1871 to find David Livingstone who had traveled deep into the heart of Africa and hadn’t been heard from in some years. Ten months later, Stanley caught up with Livingstone and his account of their meeting made headlines around the world. Stanley became an instant celebrity.

Nations competed for overseas empires. Imperialism had mass appeal. (continued) Novels and poetry also glorified Imperialism. The most popular writer of the day was Joseph Rudyard Kipling ( ). Kipling appealed not only to his readers’ sense of adventure but also the their feelings of superiority. He saw imperialism as a mission to “civilize non-Europeans” and urged his readers to: Take up the White Man’s Burden- Send forth the best ye breed- Go bind your sons to exile- To serve your captives’ need…

But what really happened?? Critically read the article. Underline one or two important phrases/sentences per paragraph. When done, on your notes write a few sentences describing what life was really like in Africa during Imperialism.

Before and After… Africa was damaged by the slave trade and imperialism. How, exactly? Use your notes and readings (you can find and cite additional ones) to create and annotate visual representations of Africa before and after European influence. Choose something creative to represent Africa: Kitchen, car, clothing, house … On the before representation label and analyze positive evidence (5+ pieces) that made Ancient African civilizations strong (think about population size, technology, social organization) On the after representation label and analyze evidence that make Africa weak. Create a thesis to answer the guiding question, How did European influence affect Africa? (Put on the AFTER side)

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BEFOREAFTER

Before and After… A: Visual representation, ridiculously detailed and brilliant, with 5 details explained for both before and after. Design, clear and engaging. Thesis, arguable, specific, important. Evidence, 3+ pieces of evidence on each side. Analysis, clarifies the impact of each piece of evidence. C: Visual representation, makes some kind of sense. Design, clear but not eye-catching or super-detailed. Thesis. Evidence, 2+ total good pieces. Analysis, often not present or unhelpful.

Before and After… Africa was damaged by the slave trade and imperialism. How, exactly? Use your notes and readings (you can find and cite additional ones) to create and annotate visual representations of Africa before and after European influence. Choose something creative to represent Africa: Kitchen, car, clothing, house … On the before representation label and analyze positive evidence (5+ pieces) that made Ancient African civilizations strong (think about population size, technology, social organization) On the after representation label and analyze evidence that make Africa weak. Create a thesis to answer the guiding question, How did European influence affect Africa? (Put on the AFTER side)