Topic 11 Empires and Industries

HSTR 102 Name______

Topic 11 – Empires and Industries

New Imperialism Webquest

Points Possible: 100 pts

The White Man’s Burden? –

New Imperialism Webquest

*Directions – In this webquest assignment, you will be researching the historical background and Imperialistic endeavors of only the nation/region assigned to your study group. If you were assigned the “Anti-Colonial Movement” perspective, use the links provided (or others that you can find) to give you an overview of European imperialism. Under the Responses section, you must summarize each of the response to imperialism, regardless of your national assignment.

What is your assigned perspective?______

Research Questions:

  1. Who were the leading figures, missionaries, entrepreneurs or war leaders for your assigned perspective?
  1. What motivations attracted European powers to engage in Imperialism?
  1. How was control maintained in European empires?

Responses to Imperialism

*Summarize the arguments/thesis of each of the authors listed in 2-4 sentences. Be sure to indicate if each author is for or against imperialism.

Rudyard Kipling, The White Man’s Burden

Lugard, “Rise of our East African Empire”

John Hobson, “The Economic Parasites of Imperialism”

Policies of the Pan-German League

Henry Labouchere, the Brown Man’s Burden

John Stuart Mill, “On Colonies and Colonization”

Panel Debate Presentation

The year is 1913, and you are a member of the representative institution of your country (ex. Parliament, Reichstag, etc.). Today you are debating the issue of Imperialism. In your study groups, take a stance on the following issues and prepare a speech that you will present before Parliament that outlines your position on the following issues:

·  Has New Imperialism been a success or failure for your nation? (cite examples)

·  What reasons does your nation have for continuing or discontinuing its imperialistic endeavors?

·  What could be the consequences in Europe of continued Imperialistic pursuits? Does Imperialism cause unwanted competition with other European nations?

·  Should your government continue to financially support the economic, militaristic, and socio-cultural goals of New Imperialism around the globe? Be specific in your argument as to WHY.