European Colonization Worksheet

Jennifer·

Colonization

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SubjectColonization

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make a 7th grade worksheet one page front and back based on this lesson plan Introduction to European Colonization Bell Ringer Say: “Alright everyone, before we start the new unit I want you to imagine something kind of ridiculous.” “Imagine tomorrow morning we wake up and another country has decided they are now in charge of the United States.” Pause. “They show up and say: ‘Hello Americans. We are now running things.’” “They control: the government the resources the rules and probab...

This learning resource focuses on the concept of colonization, helping students define it and explore its implications. The material outlines the reasons behind European colonization, commonly summarized as the Three G's: Gold (wealth), God (religion), and Glory (power). It includes activities that encourage students to reflect on the immediacy of a sudden change in power, analyze maps of colonized regions, and understand the extensive reach and impact of colonialism by the early 1900s, when European powers controlled a substantial portion of the world's land. Additionally, the resource prompts students to consider the social, political, and economic changes that colonization brought to both the colonizers and the colonized. Students engage in activities ranging from visual representation of imperialism to critical reflections on the significance of various impacts, fostering a deeper understanding of the complexities of colonization.