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Imperialism Project

Imperialism Research Project

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The Age of Imperialism (1800s-1960’s) 
Country choices:  Nigeria, Egypt, Algeria, Rwanda, Mexico, Vietnam         

 Write a history research paper that analytically answers the questions below:

1.  What were the social, political and economic effects of Imperialism on your country? (short term, long term)

2.  Was the experience of being a colony ultimately helpful or harmful once this country gained its independence? ( short term, long term)

Research project:

1.  a)  Briefly describe the historical background of how this region was taken over

          by a European country.   (the causes of imperialism, reaction of natives and 

          type of rule set up in the region.)

      b)  remember this historical timeframe is new imperialism and should focus on

           the years after 1880.

2. a) Examine the consequences of Imperialism on the region and argue strongly as 

        to whether the experience of Imperialism was helpful or harmful to the country 

        after independence. 

      b) remember this is a HISTORY PAPER so this section will focus on the 20 years 

          right after independence and must not include information after 2005.


REQUIREMENTS:  You must write a 4-5 pgs double spaced paper that answers the above question.  You must pick one position and argue convincingly that a region benefited or was harmed by European Imperialism.   In order to prove your position, you must acknowledge the other point of view and refute it.                                               

You must use at least 5 outside sources to construct this paper (3 must be non-encylopedia sources).

Checklist:      □  thesis (clearly states your position)

                         □  historical background info relates to class notes

                               (SD, WMB, Capitalism, indirect/direct rule?)

                           □  clear criteria for judging harm or benefit to a country

                         □  3 clear and specific examples to back up your position

                         □  outline

                         □  first draft w/ parenthetical source citations, working bibliography

                         □  revisions based on peer evaluations & teacher feedback

                           □  final draft and bibliography

You must use at least 5 outside sources to construct this paper (3 must be non-encylopedia sources).


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