New Imperialism

This week we look at European expansion in the form of New Imperialism.  With a growth of wealth from industry and a surge of nationalism, European countries began to partition Africa and gain political or economic control over weaker nations in Asia.  Use the following powerpoint to take notes and complete map assignments for this unit.

Cartoon analysis of the cartoon above:
1. Describe the objects you see in the cartoon.  What words does the author use to identify objects?
2.  Which objects are symbols?  What do you think the symbol means?  Why did the author choose this object or symbol?
3. Which words or phrases seem to be the most important?  How do you know? 
4. Describe the action in the cartoon.
5. Explain how the words clarify the symbols.
6. What is the author's message?  Who would agree with this?  Who might disagree?

Cartoon Analysis Worksheet

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Document Read...Opium War

Click on the link above and read the letter from Lin Xexu in China to a young Queen Victoria asking her to end the Opium trade with China.  There are four analysis questions at the end of the document.  Please answer them in complete sentences.