Assignment Instructions
Review the module activities and resources.
Choose a platform for your online presentation. Part 1 and Part 2 will be completed as one presentation. Please label the two parts/components on the presentation you complete.
Complete Part 1: Imperialism and Western Powers.
Complete Part 2: The Rise of Imperialism
Check for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and APA formatting.
Be sure to include two or more references as part of your presentation following APA format. Include the references at the end of your presentation.
Submit the assignment by the due date listed in the course schedule
Part 1: Imperialism and Western Powers
For part one of the assignment, create a presentation (7-10 slides) of countries that have imposed imperialism on other nations (Great Britain, China, France, or Germany) or American imperialism and expanded influence in the Caribbean and Pacific in the early 1900s. Illustrate in the presentation how these nations were able to take over/expand their influence over other nations and illustrate the countries that are still under the rule of these nations.
Some resources to help you get started:
The U.S. Bought 3 Virgin Islands from Denmark. The Deal Took 50 Years – HISTORY.
British Empire | History, Countries, Map, Size, & Facts | Britannica
American Imperialism | Boundless US History (lumenlearning.com)
Part 2: The Rise of Imperialism
For part two of the assignment, answer the questions below in your presentation. This component should be 3-5 slides.
How did the industrial revolution contribute to imperialism in the 19th century?
What were some of the motivations for imperialism?
Which countries were mainly responsible for imperialism in the 19th century?
How did technology, capitalism, and industrialization work together to contribute to imperialism?
What were the three main technological advancements that helped project imperialism?
