Contemporary Global Issues Class
Ms. Butler
Mind Warmer:
 Are humans inherently (naturally) good or evil?
Which theorist do you agree with and which one do
you disagree with, and why?
Confucius
John Locke
Thomas Hobbes
Your Assignment:
In developing your answers, be sure to
keep the following in mind:
 You must specify the years this event took place, and
the region/country this event in history took place.
 When you are asked to EVALUATE you must:
 Describe the good and bad effects of what you are
evaluating- (In this case it is use of power)
 Make a judgment whether or not it is was negative or
positive impact

Determine if power has been used for negative or
positive actions in the world.
Mind Warmer:
1.
Write your name on the folder, on the assignment list write the title of the
Activity Guide: “Pre-writing for Power Essay” and the class participation
points you received last class in the final column.
2.
Use the textbook to gather information on the topic you have chosen. Use
the model below to help you take your notes
Event in History/Research Topic: Spanish Conquest in Mexico (pg. 554)
Who: [Who are the key figures during this time in history?] Hernando Cortes,
Conquistadores, Aztec Empire, Montezuma II. (Clue: Look for Names in
Bold)
What: (Describe the major events during this period)
Cortes landed in Mexico and learned about the wealthy Aztec Empire.
Montezuma believed that Cortes was a god and gave up his wealth and part of
his empire…
When: 1520-1521, The Age of Exploration
Where: The Americas: Mexico, South America, and The United States
Contemporary Global Issues Class
Ms. Butler
Task Box Outline
 Use the task box to create an outline and determine how many
paragraphs you should have in your essay.
Task:
Select one geographic feature from your student of global history.
• Explain how this geographic feature has had an effect on the historical
development of two nations or regions.
• Include specific historical examples in your essay.
Writing The Introduction- T.A.S.
Historical Context:
Imperialism has been interpreted from a variety of viewpoints. There have been
positive and negative effects of European imperialism.
Task:
• Evaluate the positive and negative effects of imperialism.
 Topic: Make a general statement about the
theme/reword the historical context.
Imperialism occurs when a strong nation takes over a
weaker nation or region and dominates its economic,
political, or cultural life.
Writing The Introduction- T.A.S
 Argument: (Your claim) and Supporting Details:
Argument: This should be your Evaluation/Judgment
In the short term imperialism was a very profitable
foreign policy for the imperial powers, however, this
occurred at the expense of the economies and cultures
of the foreign regions that were under imperial
control.
Supporting Details: Historical Example
 Imperialism made Great Britain a strong economic
power during the 19th century, as a result of this, India
became economically dependent on Britain and loss
many Indian cultural traditions.
Your Beautiful Introduction using
the T.A.S. Method!
 Imperialism occurs when a strong nation takes over a
weaker nation or region and dominates its economic,
political, or cultural life. In the short term imperialism
was a very profitable foreign policy for the imperial
powers, however, this occurred at the expense of the
economies and cultures of the foreign regions that
were under imperial control. Imperialism made Great
Britain a strong economic power during the 19th
century, as a result of this, India became economically
dependent on Britain and loss many Indian cultural
traditions.
Write a Body Paragraph Hamburger!
Topic Sentence: An example that supports your argument, targeted towards the
task box bullet.
Supporting Detail #1: Historical detail of that example.
Supporting Detail #2: Historical detail of that example
Supporting Detail #3: Final Historical detail that that will support that example.
Concluding Sentence: Make a final statement that ties back to your Topic
Sentence.
How do you write an evaluation body paragraph?
 Body Paragraph Hamburger:
Topic Sentence: An evaluation of the positive effects of imperialism.
Britain introduced new technology and laws that helped modernize India and
improved the life of many Indians.
Supporting Detail #1: After the British government took over India, they built
new roads and railroads that linked parts of India. This made transportation more
efficient for the people of India.
Supporting Detail #2: Additionally, the British developed irrigation systems that
improved farming.
Supporting Detail #3: Lastly, Great Britain eliminated laws and customs that
threatened the human rights of people in India
Concluding Sentence: Transportation, education, and medical care had
improved in India as a result of Great Britain’s modernization efforts.
Mmmm…. Yummy Hamburger !
Britain introduced new technology and laws that helped
modernize India and improved the life of many
Indians. After the British government took over India,
they built new roads and railroads that linked parts of
India. This made transportation more efficient for the
people of India. Additionally, the British developed
irrigation systems that improved farming. Lastly, Great
Britain eliminated laws and customs that threatened
the human rights of people in India. Transportation,
education, and medical care had improved in India as
a result of Great Britain’s modernization efforts.
Evaluation Paragraph #2
 Making an Evaluation/Judgment on the Negatives of
Imperialism
While Britain helped modernize India, this caused India to
become economically dependent upon the Great Britain
and through modernization they lost their culture. During
their Imperial control, most of Indians resources went to
Great Britain. In the rural areas, many Indians went hungry
because farmers had to send their crops for cash from
Great Britain. This left them with no food for themselves.
Under British rule people in lower social classes in India
were able to gain more rights, however this happened at
the cost of Great Britain replacing Indian culture with
western ways. Great Britain's’ modernization of India
appeared to help Great Britain more than it did the people
of India.
Conclusion
 State your final Judgment! Did imperialism have more
positive or negative effects?
The policy of Imperialism helped expand the British
Empire to be one of the strongest in the world. This led
to cultural diffusion and economic development in
places like India. However, there were more negative
effects of British Imperialism on the India than
positive. India lost many of its traditional customs and
became dependent on the Britain to support its’
economy. While imperialism made Great Britain
economically powerful, it destroyed the economic
power of India and had lasting effects on the country.
Contemporary Global Issues Class
Ms. Butler
How is descriptive writing different
than Analytical Writing?
 Descriptive writing just says what happened or what
another author has discussed; it provides an account of the
topic.
Prior to the French Revolution there was a king who was the Absolute Monarch. The
people of France were divided into three estates or social classes. The Third Estate,
which was made up of 98% of the population, had the least amount of land and was
the only ones who paid taxes. The unfair taxation of the Third Estate was a cause of
the French
How is descriptive writing different than
Analytical Writing?
 An analytical (or critical) writing asks and answers questions
and makes comparisons. Rather than just stating the facts, this
approach explains and interprets them.
 Why did events take place, what were their consequences?
 How did they relate to other developments?
 What is your own interpretation of the issues?
Prior to the French Revolution, France suffered under an absolute monarchy that
denied people their basic rights or say in their government. France was divided into
three estates or social classes. Under this system there were limited opportunities for
people to move out of the estate you were born into. The Third Estate had the fewest
rights in French Society and was treated the most unfairly. Even though they were
98% of the population, very few people in the Third Estate owned land and they had
the greatest tax burden in France. The French Revolution began because the Third
Estate was determined to better their situation and end the their unequal treatment
in France.
Class list of Things to remember
when writing your Thematic Essay:
 Include a topic sentence
 State the evidence and provide specific details in
your writing.
 Explain everything
 Compare of Contrast Ideas
 Have a clear introduction and conclusion
 Give Information about the where and when of
the event.
Contemporary Global Issues Class
Ms. Butler
How do you cite an online source?
Website Address:
Http:// www.cnn.com
How do you cite an online source?
Article Title: If citing a specific article, what is the name of the web site
article? Generally capitalize the first letter of each word.
Palestinians Rejoice As Israel Releases Another 550 Prisoners
How do you cite an online source?
Contributors: Add any article author(s) or web site editor(s)
Gary Azriel and Enes Muthuffer
How do you cite an online source?
Website Title: What is the name of the web site?
CNN.com
How do you cite an online source?
Publisher/ Sponsor: Who is the publisher or sponsor of the website, if
known? This can often be similar to or the same as the website name.
Cable News Network
You can sometimes find this at the bottom of the website
How do you cite an online source?
Electronically Published: If available, when was the source
electronically published?
Day:
Sunday
Month: December
Year: 2011
Quote you can use to support your
argument.
"As long as the occupation continues, arrests will continue,"
he said, adding that approximately 3,500 Palestinian
prisoners remain behind bars in Israeli prisons.”