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Author
Jillian
Subject
Imperialism
Difficulty
8th Grade
Create a 2 page note catcher on the attached lesson on the motives of European imperialism. The following is a summary of a document named 283897dc-416a-4185-a7e1-ef7543d3519d%2Fuser_uploads%2Fg-jfH2oAP-1eDbDyscnw4?alt=media&token=5caae543-2871-4e7a-b500-67c3aee76c27: On February 18, 2026, a lesson focused on Imperialism was planned, outlining key vocabulary, historical contexts, and essential questions. The essential question posed was, "Why do powerful nations seek to expand their influence,...
This learning resource explores the Age of Imperialism, focusing on the various economic, political, military, cultural, and religious motives behind European expansion and their profound effects on colonized populations. It aims to help students analyze how these motives influenced nations' decisions to exert control over others and how such actions impacted the lives of the colonized people. The document provides vocabulary to define key terms related to imperialism, examples of different motives, and a critical reflection encouraging students to assess which motive had the largest effect on colonized societies. Further, it delves into concepts like Social Darwinism and fosters critical thinking through comparison and synthesis challenges, ultimately facilitating a deeper understanding of historical imperialism's legacy.