Name:______________________
Date:________________
Primary Source Document Analysis Questions
Strand: Economics and Financial Literacy
NC Essential Standards for Social Studies: H.1.1-3, C.1.1, C&G.1, E.1.1 Common Core Reference: RH.7.1, 2,6,7,8 WHST.7.9,10
Read the two provided passage excerpts and answer the following questions. All responses must
include detailed evidence from the text.
1. Based on these passages, what economic system characteristics are present in the Congo?
2. Based on these passages, what is the relationship between natural resources and economic
development?
3. How does competition for resources impact the treatment of natives as described in these
passages?
4. Based on these passages, what assumptions can be made about economic relationship between
the Congo and King Leopold of Belgium?
5. Based on the passages, what impact does education and technology have on the economic
relationship between King Leopold and the Congo?
6. From an economic perspective, what can be inferred about GLOBAL INTERACTION and
IMPERIALISM from these passages?
Name:______________________
Date:________________
Political Cartoon Analysis Questions
Strand: Economics and Financial Literacy
NC Essential Standards for Social Studies: H.1.1-3, C.1.1, C&G.1, E.1.1 , G.1.1-2
WHST.7.9,10
Common Core Reference: RH.7.1, 2,6,7,8
Examine the three political cartoons provided and answer the following questions. All responses must
include detailed evidence from the political cartoons.
1. Based on the political cartoons, what economic system characteristics are present in the
imperially dominant nations?
2. Based on the political cartoons, what is the relationship between natural resources and
economic development?
3. How does competition for resources impact the events illustrated in these political cartoons?
4. Based on these political cartoons, what assumptions can be made about economic relationship
between the imperialized subordinate and imperially dominant nations?
5. Based on your interpretation of these cartoons, how might the struggle for resources impact the
relationships among imperial nations?
6. From an economic perspective, what can be inferred about GLOBAL INTERACTION and
IMPERIALISM from these political cartoons?
Name:______________________
Date:________________
“White Man’s Burden” Analysis Questions
Strand: Economics and Financial Literacy
NC Essential Standards for Social Studies: H.1.1-3, C.1.1, C&G.1, E.1.1 Common Core Reference: RH.7.1, 2,6,7,8 WHST.7.9,10
Read the poem. Then, listen to the recorded version of the poem on the site provided and answer the
following questions. All responses must include detailed evidence from the text.
http://archive.org/details/ReadingOfRudyardKiplingTheWhiteMansBurden
1. Based on this poem, how does the economic system of the dominant nation compare to that of
the imperially subordinate nation?
2. Based on this poem, what is the relationship between natural resources and economic
development?
3. From the perspective of an economist, predict the impact of “The White Man’s Burden” on the
subordinate nation.
4. Based on your reading of the poem, what economic improvements exist in the subordinate
nation as a result of colonization?
5. Based on this poem, predict how the dominant nation may be economically impacted by “The
White Man’s Burden.”
6. From an economic perspective, what can be inferred about GLOBAL INTERACTION and
IMPERIALISM from this poem?
Name:______________________
Date:________________
Primary Source Image Analysis Questions
Strand: Economics and Financial Literacy
NC Essential Standards for Social Studies: H.1.1-3, C.1.1, C&G.1, E.1.1 Common Core Reference: RH.7.1, 2,6,7,8 WHST.7.9,10
Examine the three primary source images provided and answer the following questions. All responses
must include detailed evidence from the images.
1. Based on the images, what economic system characteristics are present in British controlled
India?
2. Based on the images, what is the relationship between natural resources and economic
development?
3. Based on your analysis of the images, compare and contrast the socioeconomic status between
the native and British inhabitants.
4. Based on these images, what assumptions can be made about economic relationship between
Great Britain and India?
5. Based on these images, what impact does education and technology have on the economic
relationship between India and Great Britain?
6. From an economic perspective, what can be inferred about GLOBAL INTERACTION and
IMPERIALISM from these images?
Name:______________________
Date:________________
Chart and Timeline Analysis Questions
Strand: Economics and Financial Literacy
NC Essential Standards for Social Studies: H.1.1-3, C.1.1, C&G.1, E.1.1 Common Core Reference: RH.7.1, 2,6,7,8 WHST.7.9,10
Examine the interactive timetoast timeline on the provided site. Then, examine the two provided charts
and answer the following questions. All responses must include detailed evidence from the timeline and
charts.
http://www.timetoast.com/timelines/9195
NOTE: When examining the chart on Regional GDP, focus on the changes between 1820 and 1870.
1. Based on the timetoast timeline and charts, how does the economic system of Great Britain
impact China?
2. Based on the timetoast timeline and charts, what is the relationship between natural resources
and economic development?
3. How does competition for resources impact the events displayed in the timetoast timeline and
charts?
4. What impact does the economic system illustrated in the timetoast timeline and charts have on
the standard of living of the Chinese people?
5. Based on the timetoast timeline, what impact does education and technology have on the
economic relationship between China and Great Britain?
6. From an economic perspective, what can be inferred about GLOBAL INTERACTION and
IMPERIALISM from the timetoast timeline and charts?
Name:________________ ______
Date:________________
Map Analysis Questions
Strand: Economics and Financial Literacy
NC Essential Standards for Social Studies: H.1.1-3, C.1.1, C&G.1, E.1.1 , G.1.1-2 Common Core Reference: RH.7.1, 2,6,7,8
WHST.7.9,10
Examine the maps (paper and interactive virtual) and answer the following questions. All responses
must include detailed evidence from the maps.
Interactive Virtual Map: http://users.erols.com/mwhite28/1907powr.htm - You can click on certain
countries, continents, or maps for further map analysis.
1. Based on the maps, what impact might urban growth have on the nation’s likelihood to colonize
other countries?
2. Based on the maps, what is the relationship between natural resources and economic
development?
3. How does competition for resources impact the trends illustrated in the maps?
4. What do these maps suggest about impact of imperialism on the standard of living in
imperialized subordinate nations?
5. Based on these maps, speculate how education and technology could impact the economic
relationship between the imperialized subordinate and imperially dominant nations?
6. From an economic perspective, what can be inferred about GLOBAL INTERACTION and
IMPERIALISM from these maps?