Session 10: Imperialism

Materials

  • Teacher-selected reading, worksheet, or other reinforcement activity

Instructional Activities

  1. Review content from previous sessions.

  2. Ask students to share what they remember about why England and other European countries established overseas colonies like the English colonies in North America.

  3. Discuss how imperialistic movements in the nineteenth century were influenced by the Industrial Revolution.

  4. Discuss the various forms of imperialism, including colonies, protectorates, and spheres of influence.

  5. Discuss imperialism in Africa and Asia.

  6. Assign a teacher-selected reading, worksheet, or other reinforcement activity using available teacher resources.

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