March 26th/27th

2. MAPS study- Groups

• Select five of the posted questions from Monday.  
• Ask the same 5 questions of each map- pre-colonialism/post-colonialism
• Discuss the questions in your groups. 
• Report your ideas back to Schoology.

2. The Scramble for Africa Documentary

Questions to aid your notes:

1. Who were key players in the Imperialistic pursuit of Africa? What role did they each play? How would you describe each?

2. How did fear play a part into the Imperialism movement?

3. What were other motives of European nations in colonizing Africa?

4. What European nations were involved in the Scramble for Africa?

5. What methods were used by the Europeans to deal with the uprising Africans?

6. How did the stories and art from this period help perpetuate the Imperial movement?

7. What do you learn about the African people... the characteristics... the beliefs described in this documentary?

8. The British often referred to Africa as the "Dark Continent." What is paradoxical about this description.

Homework for the next few days. . . make sure you keep track of dates and times: 

• Review chapters 14-17: Chapters 14-17 Quizlet: Things Fall Apart
• Makes sure that you have gone through the historical notes posted on Monday. 
• "White Man's Burden" response completed on Schoology by Thursday at 11:59 PM.
• MAP notes into Schoology by Friday at beginning of class. 

4. Reading: Upcoming . . . Part 2 for Monday, April 1st.