Transcript Intro_to_Imperialism_2013

Please do not talk at this time
Jan 18
HW: Japan APPARTS (Pg. 79A), and Opening Japan (Pg.
81A) including paragraph (Pg 82A) Collected Wed/Thurs
Tell your partner what you
already know about Evolution.
Title: Evolution and Social Darwinism
Pg. 84A
Video on Evolution
Copy the following chart on pg. 84A in your notebook to
take notes on Evolution while we watch the video!
Define
Evolution:
Survival of the Fittest:
Natural Selection:
Title: Evolution and Social Darwinism
Pg. 84A
Define
Evolution:
Survival of the Fittest:
the theoretical process by which all species
develop from earlier forms of life
Natural selection conceived of as a struggle
for life in which only those organisms best
adapted to existing conditions are able to
survive and reproduce
Natural Selection:
The process in nature by which, according
to Darwin's theory of evolution, only the
organisms best adapted to their
environment tend to survive and transmit
their genetic characteristics in increasing
numbers to succeeding generations while
those less adapted tend to be eliminated.
Darwin and Social Darwinism
Social Darwinism is the application of Darwin’s Theory of
Evolution to Human Societies. Essentially it says that those
societies that are the most successful are the ones that come
from humans with superior genetic stock.
In the 1800’s, Europeans felt this meant that they were the most
successful (To them that meant having the best technology,
the most scientific learning and the ability to conquer others)
because they were more advanced humans. They also
thought that people with less technology, scientific learning
and so on were naturally going to die out eventually, like the
dinosaurs and Neanderthals because they were genetically
unfit to survive.
To the Europeans who considered Social Darwinism scientific
fact, they, personally, were examples of Darwin’s idea of
Survival of the Fittest.
Social Darwinism became a powerful motive in Imperialism.
Many Europeans felt it gave them the right to take over other
regions of the world.
HW: Vocab Word Maps- Pg 86A
Please make a Vocab Template for each word
• Racism
1. Glossary Definition
beliefs that a particular
race is superior to
another
• Social Darwinism
1. Glossary Definition
the evolution theory of
“survival of the fittest”
applied to society;
the idea that those
fittest for survival
enjoy wealth and
success because they
are superior
Word Map For: Racism
1. Glossary Definition
beliefs that a particular race is
superior to another
Versions of the Word
racist
4. My Definition
when someone of one race thinks
that they are better than someone of
another.
Pg 86A
Name:
2. Examples
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slavery
Hitler and the Nazi Party
the KKK
segregation and the Civil Rights
Movement
genocides in Rwanda and Darfur
5. Graphic
3. Related Words
 ethnocentrism
 Social Darwinism
 prejudice
 hatred
 inequality
 oppression
Word Map For: Social Darwinism
Name:
1. Glossary Definition
the evolution theory of “survival of
the fittest” applied to society; the
idea that those fittest for survival
enjoy wealth and success because
they are superior
Versions of the Word
Social Darwinist
2. Examples
 Scramble for Africa
 Opium War
 “Opening” of Japan
 Manifest Destiny
 “White Man’s Burden”
 opposition to unions
4. My Definition
a way of rationalizing success by
applying Darwin’s evolutionary
theory to social hierarchy to say
that the wealthy deserved it because
they were “naturally” superior.
5. Graphic
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Pg 86A
3. Related Words
 class conflict
 Charles Darwin
 evolution
 Enlightenment
 Scientific Revolution
 industrialization
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Please do not talk at this time
Jan 23/24
HW: Finish your Questions on Imperial Motives. Poster also due Friday.
You will have 10-15 minutes to finish it in class.
Check for your name and
Please staple together and turn in the
following:
 Japan APPARTS (Pg. 79)
 Opening Japan (Pg. 81A) with Pink Rubric!
 Japan paragraph (pg 82A).
In 1800, Europeans and North Americans
controlled about 35% of the world’s land.
They had little interest in expanding much
further. However, by 1914, they controlled
roughly 85% of the world’s land...
1800
1914
Why?
Let’s find out….
History
Detective
Work!
Our Question…
WHY did European countries (Britain, U.S.,
FRANCE, GERMANY, etc.) decide to start
taking over countries (China, South Africa,
etc.)?
WHAT FACTORS DROVE
IMPERIALISM?
FYI- These factors are called Motives.
Imperialism Group Work
• In your group, please READ each primary source document
ONE AT A TIME. For each document, DISCUSS each
question on the document AS A GROUP and ANSWER the
questions in complete sentences on a separate piece of
paper. EACH PERSON MUST WRITE DOWN ANSWERS to
the questions.
Check in with your partners on each document. Different people
will see different things and all of it is significant. Say, “Group
member’s name, What do You see?”
• Once you have read all the documents and answered each
question, your group is to prepare a POSTER and
PRESENTATION explaining what FACTORS DROVE
IMPERIALISM.
Poster/Presentation: Your group is to prepare a POSTER and
PRESENTATION explaining what factors drove Imperialism.
• B Level
• Poster and presentation
demonstrates clear
understanding of all SIX
of the key factors
• Poster includes
information from all SIX
documents
• Poster includes at least
TWO QUOTATIONS from
the primary sources
• Every group member
speaks during the
presentation
• A Level
• All the B level work
• Poster uses color,
symbols and/or imagery
to convey meaning.
• Poster uses correct
grammar and spelling
• Poster shows care and
effort
• Presenters share
presentation duties
equally
• Presenters use formal
language.
Please do not talk at this time
Jan 25
HW: Cornell Notes for pgs. 339-342 in your book (pg 85 C/D). Stop at Three
Groups Clash over South Africa. Quiz on Motives for Imperialism Tuesday.
Please sit in your group and get your posters
I am changing this assignment to fit our time
schedule
Poster/Presentation: Your group is to prepare a POSTER and
PRESENTATION explaining what factors drove Imperialism.
• B Level
• Poster and presentation
demonstrates clear
understanding of all SIX
of the key factors
• Poster includes
information from all SIX
documents
• Poster includes at least
TWO QUOTATIONS from
the primary sources
• Every group member
speaks during the
presentation
• A Level
• All the B level work
• Poster uses color,
symbols and/or imagery
to convey meaning.
• Poster uses correct
grammar and spelling
• Poster shows care and
effort
• Presenters share
presentation duties
equally
• Presenters use formal
language.
Posters- What you need
• 6 Motives for Imperialism and what they
mean
• 2 quotes
• 1 picture
• Extras• Examples for each Motive
• More pictures!
• Pg. 83A/B:
• Pg 84A: Evolution and Social Darwinism