Unit+4+Projects

=Project 4.1- Imperialism Essay= You will write a 600-800 word essay for this assignment. You must follow the directions closely and cover the topic thoroughly. Here are your instructions: 1. You must choose one of the following topics listed below and make it the title of your essay.

2. You will use two of the sites that are listed for your topic and you must find two more regardless of whether your think you need them. That makes a **total of 4 sources**. The sites can only be .org, .gov., or .edu unless approved by me. They all must be cited at the end using MLA format (use easybib.com). You will be marked down if you only post URL's.

3. The essay must follow the 5 paragraph format but can exceed five if you wish. Paragraph 1- Introduction and thesis statement Paragraph 2-Make a claim and back it up. Paragraph 3- Make a claim and back it up. Paragraph 4- Make a claim and back it up. Paragraph 5- Conclusion and restate the Thesis.

4. You must write this in pages to get the word count, screen shot your word count, and paste it onto your Unit 4 Projects page. Send me the link with your essay, your sites, and your screen shotted word count.

5. You will be graded on how well you answer the questions of your topic.

Topics
Why did the Spanish American War happen? Give at least three reasons. How did the war make Roosevelt famous? How did Yellow Journalism have to do with the Spanish American War? What territories did the United States gain and what was the result of this war in terms of the United States and Cuban relationship? [] []
 * Spanish-American War**

Explain why India was the "jewel in the crown" of Great Britain. Talk about how Great Britain took India over. Describe the Sepoy Mutiny. Why do you think this kind of revolt erupted so quickly? Describe Gandhi's movement for independence. What methods did he use? When did India gain independence? [] []
 * British Rule in India**

Describe British rule in South Africa. How did obtaining South Africa benefit Great Britain? Who was Cecil Rhoads and who were Afrikaners? Describe what happened in the Boer War. What was the outcome and what did that say about British Rule? Please explain what apartheid is and how Nelson Mandela went from prison to preseidency.
 * British Rule in South Africa**

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Please explain what happened in the Opium wars? Why did the Chinese fight and how was Opium used to control the Chinese? Please explain the events of the Boxer rebellion as well as the outcome and causes.
 * The Fight Against Western Influence in China**

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=Project 4.2-Team Colonial= This project will be a two person project done in keynote or Google Presentation (your choice). You will be put into partners where you will give a detailed presentation of the Unit 4 topic you are assigned. The link below will explain the details that each Group needs to cover. This presentation should be clear, informative, in your own words, and interesting.

Here are the basic requirements that each group has to cover. - There needs to be a creative and captivating title slide. -There should be an image on each slide. -You should have very descriptive slides with the words meant for note taking highlighted. -NO COPY AND PASTE -Use easybib.com to come up with a works cited page. You must also cite where you got your pictures. -Each group member should have four sources and they all need to be different from your partner's. -They need to cover your topic/questions in detail. Make sure you refer to instructions frequently!!!!!!!!! -All group members must present and participate equally!!!! __The following link contains the instructions for each specific group. After you are assigned a topic, read the instructions for your topic.__


 * Keep in mind, you are going to present these to your classmates for them to take notes. You guys are teaching this unit to each other. Make sure you don't just enter blocks of text. Be note taker friendly. Any information that you do not receive, I will help you get it.**

This Project is worth 50 points.



=Project 4.2- Imperialism Political Cartoons= You will use google docs for this assignment. You need to pick a partner to work with. If you do not have a partner, I will choose one for you. Your objective is to evaluate some of the political cartoons that were created during the Age of Imperialism. You will open the link below and look at the political cartoons that I have provided for you. You must look at each cartoon, talk to your partner about them, and answer the following questions in paragraph form.

1. What is the overall message of this political cartoon? 2. What countries are involved in this political cartoon? 3. What terms from the board or terms that we have discussed are represented in this cartoon? 4. How, if at all, is racism shown in this cartoon? 5. Describe the imagery of the cartoon and what is going on.

When you are finished with this assignment, share the document with me. This project is worth 20 points. Due at the end of the period.