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Great Britain’s Motives for Imperialism
LDC Activity 1
After reading supporting documents, students write a paragraph that explains Great Britain’s
motives for imperialism.
Prior to beginning activity review the following terms and concepts with students in order to help
facilitate understanding of texts:
1) What is Imperialism
2) What is meant by White Man’s Burden
3) What is Opium
4) Who are Barbarians in reference to Chinese point of view
5) What is meant by good conscience
6) What does the phrase, “the lion’s share” refer to
7) What is a Rhodes Scholar
8) What does epitomize mean
9) What is a monopoly
Students should create a two column chart for notes as they work through the materials.
Documents
Represented or Implied motives for British Imperialism
LDC Activity 2
(Additional support and technology component can be found online.)
Net investigations title: Imperialism Changes the World
In an Internet search: “Net Investigation Imperialism Changes the World”
Click on website
Teacher can decide what activities students should complete. The whole activity can take up to
3-4 days. However, this investigation can be tailored to the time constraints of the teacher and
teacher purpose. The purpose in this context is to help students understand the concept of
Imperialism and historical events that occurred in Europe, Africa and Asia. Though not specific
to Great Britain in all activities it does help further student understanding of Britain role in
imperialism and native responses.