Project # 1: Imperialism
Due date: Projects must be completed and e-mailed to me:
Due date: Projects must be completed and e-mailed to me:
mrosequist@3village.org by Monday, December 8th.
Library Resources
ABC CLIO World History (Modern Era)
Proquest Historical NY Times (from 1851)
Academic Integrity
Websites:
Use the websites below as starting points for your research. Next, refer to electronic WMHS library resources and databases.
African Colonies:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/specials/1624_story_of_africa/
British India:
http://www.casahistoria.net/british%20imperialism.htm#2c._The_European_experience_-_Britain:_British_India
French Indochina:
http://www.casahistoria.net/frenchindochina.htm#1%20South%20East%20Asia:%20Background%20to%20Indo%20China
China: European Spheres of Influence:
http://wsu.edu/~dee/CHING/CONTENTS.HTM
Use the websites below as starting points for your research. Next, refer to electronic WMHS library resources and databases.
African Colonies:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/specials/1624_story_of_africa/
British India:
http://www.casahistoria.net/british%20imperialism.htm#2c._The_European_experience_-_Britain:_British_India
French Indochina:
http://www.casahistoria.net/frenchindochina.htm#1%20South%20East%20Asia:%20Background%20to%20Indo%20China
China: European Spheres of Influence:
http://wsu.edu/~dee/CHING/CONTENTS.HTM
Presentation schedule will be announced in class this week.
Description:
These projects focus on the causes and effects (political, social, and economic) of European imperialism from the 18th through the 20th centuries in Asia and Africa. In collaborative groups, you will create a Powerpoint presentation that addresses these aspects. You will submit the presentation to the teacher, and then you will present it to the class.
At the conclusion of your presentation, you will discuss key aspects of your project topic with the audience (the class and the teacher). Be prepared to clarify or expand upon your points by fielding questions and comments from the audience. Know your topic. While you may refer to your slides during the presentation, do not simply read the slides to the class. Use eye contact with your audience as you further explain the data and images in your project.
Debate option: See me for a description of a debate project that you can do in place of the Powerpoint.
Directions:
1. Review the project rubric.
2. Assemble into a project group.
3. Choose one of the Imperialism Project topics below.
4. Determine roles within your specific group
5. Collaborate continuously with your fellow group members throughout the course of this project.
6. Locate appropriate websites and print resources for your topic. Use WMHS Info Center electronic resources in
addition to other resources suggested by the teacher.
7. Collect data and assemble your Powerpoint presentation.
8. Include the following 15 slides in your presentation:
1) Background: One slide: Give a brief description of the background to your topic.
2) Maps: Two slides: Show labeled maps of the entire colony and a specific part of that colony that you will discuss in your project (region,city,town,village, etc.)
3) Political Slides: Two slides: Text-only slides describing political aspects of your project topic.
4) Economic Slides: Two slides: Text-only slides describing economic aspects of your project topic.
5) Social slides: Two slides: Text-only slides describing social aspects of your project topic.
6) Primary sources/ Two slides: Text-only slides of quotes from individuals or groups affected by your
Quotes project topic. Include both European and native peoples’ viewpoints.
7) Images: Four slides: Include labeled images to illuminate key points of your project topic.
Include photos, illustrations, political cartoons, graphs, etc.
Project Topics:
Tasks
1
British India
Analyze the political, social, economic conditions of Indian women in British India.
2
Sudan
Analyze and evaluate political, social, economic effects of British imperialism in the Sudan.
3
Belgian Congo
Analyze and evaluate political, social, economic effects of Belgian British imperialism in the Congo.
4
South Africa
Analyze and evaluate political, social, economic effects of British imperialism in South Africa.
5
French Indochina
Analyze and evaluate political, social, economic effects of French imperialism in French Indochina.
6
Indonesia
Analyze and evaluate political, social, economic effects of Dutch imperialism in Indonesia.
7
Debate
Positive vs. negative effects of British imperialism in India.
AP World History Imperialism Project Rubric
Directions:
1. Follow the tasks/directions for your specific project.
2. Your grade will be determined according to how well you meet the tasks and rubric criteria below.
3. Your grade will be based on the number of rubric points that you earn out of 25 total points. For example, a rubric
score of 22/25 points translates to a numerical grade of 88 % for this project.
4. Your group will receive one grade for all members
5. Absences: An unexcused absence on the due date or presentation date will result in a grade of 0 % for your project
only; your group will not be penalized for your unexcused absence.
