Lesson Topic: nineteenth-century imperialism
Lesson will focus on nineteenth-century imperialism. We chose this topic because it is a critical component of the current world order and it is an important piece of context for understanding current human rights struggles.
Specific learning goals:
- Create a working definition of imperialism
- Understand nineteenth-century European imperalism and aspects of its impact on reshaping the political, economic, and cultural circumstances of the modern world.
- Understand implications of imperialism for human rights
Long-Term Qualities
- Ability to connect documents and images to larger historical developments
- Help students think critically about the link between technological advantages and claims of moral superiority
- Help students understand that imperialism is not specific to European cultures; it has world history antecedents.
Contact: Jodi Vandenbeg-Daves
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