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Aim: Why was the “White Man’s Burden” such a significant motivation for European imperialism?

Aim: Why was the “White Man’s Burden” such a significant motivation for European imperialism?. Do Now : Create your own definition for the White Man’s Burden ( MUST BE IN COMPLETE SENTENCES ). Vocabulary Preview.

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Aim: Why was the “White Man’s Burden” such a significant motivation for European imperialism?

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  1. Aim: Why was the “White Man’s Burden” such a significant motivation for European imperialism? Do Now: Create your own definition for the White Man’s Burden (MUST BE IN COMPLETE SENTENCES)

  2. Vocabulary Preview • ‘White Man’s Burden’ - A poem by Rudyard Kipling written in 1899. Some interpreted Kipling’s poem to mean that it was the duty of imperializing nations to bring western culture and sensibility to the savage native populations that were encountered in far off lands. • Satire – a literary composition in which human error is made fun of • Burden – something that is carried; load • Exile – to send one away from their home/country • Harness – device used to work animals • Sullen – gloomy or dismal • Abide – to stay in a particular condition

  3. Activity #1 Work with 1 partner to complete pages 2 & 3 of The White Man’s Burden: Kipling’s Hymn to U.S. Imperialism handout. Write at least 3 sentences in your interpretation of “White Man’s Burden” *Use the political cartoons to assist you with understanding the poem

  4. Activity #2 Individually- complete the Detroit Journal Political Cartoon Analysis handout • Create your own title for this cartoon. • Describe in 2-3 sentences what is happening in the cartoon. • Is this a positive or negative image of imperialism? Why?

  5. Summary: Multiple Choice Quiz • Answer questions #1 – 5 on the following sheet • This will be collected and graded as a quiz

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