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1. NVC

2. Motives for Imperialism– Group Work Activity

Essential Question: What factors drove Imperialism?

In 1800, Europeans and North Americans controlled about 35% of the world’s land. They had little interest in expanding much further. However, by 1914, they controlled roughly 85% of the world’s land...

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1914

Why?

Our Question…

WHY did European countries (Britain, U.S., FRANCE, GERMANY, etc.) decide to start taking over countries (China, Africa, etc.)?

WHAT FACTORS DROVE IMPERIALISM?

Imperialism Group Work• In your group, please READ each primary source

document ONE AT A TIME. For each document, DISCUSS each question on the document AS A GROUP and ANSWER the questions in complete sentences on a separate piece of paper. EACH PERSON MUST WRITE DOWN ANSWERS to the questions.

• Once you have read all the documents and answered each question, your group is to prepare a POSTER and PRESENTATION explaining what FACTORS DROVE IMPERIALISM.

Poster/Presentation• Your group is to prepare a POSTER and

PRESENTATION explaining what factors drove Imperialism.

• Poster and presentation demonstrates clear understanding of all SIX of the key factors

• Poster includes information from all SIX documents, and includes at least TWO QUOTATIONS from the primary sources

• Every group member must speak during the presentation