Imperialism: A Case Study on the Form of Control
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Directions: As you read Chapter 11 / Section 2 (pgs. 345-350 online versions)
(Imperialism: Case Study – Nigeria) address the following. Complete all of the
following below.
THINK ABOUT:
Groups of people have tried to control others throughout history. Implementing
harsh rules and restrictions by people in power is part of this. What specific “rules
of the game” are implemented by your parents that allow them to maintain a certain
level of control over your life……..?
a.
b.
c.
A NEW PERIOD OF IMPERIALISM:
VOCABULARY:
1. IMPERIALISM is the policy in which one country seeks
to________________________ __________ _______________________ by
_________________________ other countries by
establishing_________________________and_______________________________
dominance over other countries.
2. PATERNALISM is a policy used by Europeans that governed Africa in a
parental way by proving for their______________________________, but not
giving them _____________________________.
3. ASSIMILATION is a policy that was used by the French which adopted the
idea that ____________________________populations would adopt
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the French.
4. FORMS OF CONTROL: COMPLETE A WEB DIAGRAM THAT IDENTIFIES THE
TWO FORMS OF CONTROL THAT WERE USED BY THE BRITISH AND THE
FRENCH. IN ADDITION, ONCE YOU IDENTIFY THE FORMS OF CONTROL , THEN
DESCRIBE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF EACH IN A DETAILED PARAGRAPH
BELOW:
FORMS OF CONTROL
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Analysis:
5. Provide an explanation as to WHY the British used a policy of indirect
control in Nigeria. (in other words, why did they feel this was the most
effective method of control)
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6. Based on examples provided by the reading, compare and contrast the
resistance movements that were fought by Menelik II of Ethiopia and
that of the Africans in German East Africa. (Maji-Maji Rebellion).
Provide a reasoned response to explain why one was successful where
the other was unsuccessful:
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7. THE LEGACY OF COLONIAL RULE:
European colonial rule forever alter the African continent. Historians
continually argue about the overall impact of legacy of colonial rule with
regard to the benefits provided by European rule vs. the consequences.
Identify the effects that the legacy of imperialism left.
POSITIVE EFFECTS
NEGATIVE EFFECTS
8. PREDICTION:
The Problem: Many African nations continue to experience problems that are
associated with the Imperialist time period, which that lasted from the late 19th
Century to the mid-20th Century. These problems include starvation, the spread of
HIV/AIDS, widespread corruption and conflict. Write a ½ page essay below on this
problem (You can use your book and internet access on your phone-(PLEASE USE
TEXTUAL EVIDENCE IN YOUR RESPONSE)
Writing Prompt: Make a prediction as to
a.)
Why you think these problems continue to exist?
b.)
How can they be a result of the policies that were implemented by ruling
European powers?
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