Lesson+3+Activity+(Imperialism)

__Imperialism Activity:__ Goals:
 * P3.1 ask relevant historical questions
 * P3.2 locate, select and organise relevant information from different types of sources
 * P3.3 comprehend and analyse sources for their usefulness and reliability

- Prepare a 600 discussion in response to one of the below questions. - In your response, you should use at least one primary and one secondary source (in addition to the Retrospective textbook). - Your arguments for and against should be based on the sources you use (not wikipedia!). Some suggested sources have been included.

Please e-mail it to me before Monday's lesson (williamsl@marcellin.nsw.edu.au) Questions (discuss one of the following):

1. The Industrial Revolution was the main cause of the growth in Imperialism. Discuss.

2. Imperialism had a positive effect on the indigenous people of Africa. Discuss, using a specific empire and/ or country.

3. The 'Scramble for Africa' eased tensions between European rival empires. Discuss.

4. A Question of your own (must be accepted by me first). This can be based on sources you have looked at, but must be a statement related to the syllabus area ie.
 * reasons for the growth of imperialism
 * impact of imperialism on Africa and/or Asia and/or the Middle East and/or the Pacific
 * colonial rivalries

__Some Sources:__

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