IMPERIALISM IN INDIA: DOCUMENT BASED ANALYSIS
Beginning
Progressing
Proficient
Exemplary
Evaluating Sources
I can identify a relevant
source.
I can evaluate a relevant
source that meets some of
the criteria using CRAAP
I can evaluate the credibility
of sources using the CRAAP
test criteria.
I can evaluate the credibility
of the source identifying the
core strengths and
weaknesses identified in
each CRAAP criteria.
Developing Claims
I can create a falsifiable
claim.
I can construct a relevant
claim that is supported by
sources
I can construct
sophisticated claims that
draw on evidence from
multiple sources.
I can construct sophisticated
claims that align with the
main idea and closing
argument using multiple
sources.
Using Evidence
I can provide evidence that
is related to my claim.
I can provide relevant
general evidence that
supports my claim.
I can support and develop
my claim by using varied,
relevant, and specific pieces
of evidence that are
accurately cited.
I can analyze the relevance
of my claims by identifying
its strengths and weakness
using specific pieces of
evidence that are accurately
cited
Multiple Perspectives
I can identify the perspective
of a text.
I can compare different
perspectives on an event.
I can identify multiple
perspectives of or within an
event, idea, or text and
show understanding of why
they are similar or different.
I can evaluate multiple
perspectives on an event,
explain the relative merits
and shortcomings of each
different perspective.
Task � You are going to read through the documents provided and respond to the questions in an
effort to answer the following question:
What were the positive and negative effects of
imperialism for the British, the mother country, and
for India, the colony?
Directions �
1. Carefully read the question and consider what you already know about this topic. How
would you answer this question if you had no documents to examine?
2. Now, read each document carefully, take notes below each source of key phrases and
words that address the question.
3. Answer the questions that follow each document.
4. Based on your own knowledge and on the information found in the documents, organize
supportive and relevant information into a brief outline answering the question.
5. Part B: Write a 4 paragraph response to the question.
Note: This is not an essay but it does need to be written in an organized and logical manner, using
academic language. It should include information from both the documents and from your own
knowledge outside of the documents.
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PART A: The following documents provide information about the effects of imperialism on
India. Examine the documents carefully, and answer the questions the follow.
Document 1
NOTES: key phrases and words that address the question from this source:
Questions:
1. According to this author, what are the benefits of imperialism to the colony?
2. What are the benefits of imperialism to the colonizer?
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Document 2
NOTES: key phrases and words that address the question from this source:
Question: How is British imperialism both positive and negative for India?
Document 3
NOTES: key phrases and words that address the question from this source:
Question: What benefits did India gain during British Imperialism?
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Document 4
NOTES: key phrases and words that address the question from this source:
Question: List at least five benefits of imperialism cited by this author.
Document 5
NOTES: key phrases and words that address the question from this source:
Question: What are the benefits of imperialism identified by this author?
Document 6
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NOTES: key phrases and words that address the question from this source:
Question: What negative effects of imperialism does Nehru point out?
Document 7
NOTES: key phrases and words that address the question from this source:
Question: What is Gandhi’s criticism of imperialism?
PART B � You have now read through 7 different sources that identify positive and negative
outcomes of imperialism for both India and Britain. You must now respond to the following question
in 4 paragraphs.
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What were the positive and negative effects of
imperialism for the British, the mother country, and
for India, the colony?
NOTE � This is not an essay but it does need to be written in an organized and logical
manner, using academic language. It should include information from both the documents
and from your own knowledge outside of the documents.
Criteria for Success
✔ You must use at least 4 of the above sources to support your work
(4 marks)
✔ You must use the MLA format to cite the sources you use in the text and include a
Bibliography written in MLA format.
(4 marks)
✔ You must provide a well written, organized piece that is free of grammatical errors
and uses academic language.
(4 marks)
✔ You must provide thought provoking and insightful reflection of the positive and
negative effects of imperialism.
(4 marks)
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