Imperialism
Goals & Objectives
Goal:
Students will understand the characteristics of Imperialism.
Objectives:
Students will be able to define and identify the characteristics of Imperialism.
Students will be able to write an argumentative essay on whether or not the Cold war came out of imperial motive. Students will apply what they learned so far about the Cold War to argue for or against the the idea the Cold War efforts were motivated by Imperialistic desires.
Students will understand the characteristics of Imperialism.
Objectives:
Students will be able to define and identify the characteristics of Imperialism.
Students will be able to write an argumentative essay on whether or not the Cold war came out of imperial motive. Students will apply what they learned so far about the Cold War to argue for or against the the idea the Cold War efforts were motivated by Imperialistic desires.
California Content Standard
Understand the role of military alliances, including NATO and SEATO, in deterring communist aggression and maintaining security during the Cold War
Trace the origins and geopolitical consequences (foreign and domestic) of the Cold War
and containment policy, including the following
The Truman Doctrine
The Berlin Blockade
The Korean War
The Vietnam War
Trace the origins and geopolitical consequences (foreign and domestic) of the Cold War
and containment policy, including the following
The Truman Doctrine
The Berlin Blockade
The Korean War
The Vietnam War
Lesson Introduction
Class will meet either at the school library or the computer lab. Each student will be assigned a computer with working internet connection. Students will be asked to log into Socrative.com Once they are logged in I will begin the lesson with a question "What is Imperialism? Define it in your own words." This lesson will revolve around the concept of Imperialism and the purpose of this questions will be to access prior knowledge of students with the concept of Imperialism.
Vocabulary
Imperialism
Content Delivery
I will continue to use Socrative and ask series of questions that will lead to class discussion. The purpose here would be to help clarify Imperialism and its characteristics.
Questions will include:
1) What are some characteristics or motives of Imperialism?
(I will emphasize Political dominance, Economic interest, Military occupation, spread of Ideology, Spread of Religion, Exploratory missions, oppressive, lack of freedom)
I will write down the popular responses of the characteristics/motives of imperialism on the white board.
2) What are some examples of Imperialism?
3) From what you know about the Cold War, do you believe that U.S. had imperialistic motives? And why? (short answer)
Questions will include:
1) What are some characteristics or motives of Imperialism?
(I will emphasize Political dominance, Economic interest, Military occupation, spread of Ideology, Spread of Religion, Exploratory missions, oppressive, lack of freedom)
I will write down the popular responses of the characteristics/motives of imperialism on the white board.
2) What are some examples of Imperialism?
3) From what you know about the Cold War, do you believe that U.S. had imperialistic motives? And why? (short answer)
Student Engagement & Critical Thinking
Students will do their best to respond to the discussion questions on Socrative. They will be required to take notes of the definition and the characteristics of Imperialism discussed in class.
Demonstrated Learning
I will ask students to write an argumentative essay on whether or not they believe the Cold War was an Imperial competition between U.S. and the U.S.S.R. Students will pick a position. Then students must incorporate at least three characteristics of Imperialism and apply it to the content materials they have learned thus far. I will provide a topic chart which students can use as reference to make their arguments. The essay will be at least 4 paragraphs long. Students will be able to use their notes, textbook, and the internet as their resources for this assignment. There is no right or wrong position. This assignment will be strictly to assess if students can support their argument , understood the motives of Imperialism, and reference content material they have been learning in the unit.
Check list:
Clear Position 5 points
Grammar and Spelling 5 points
At least 3 characteristics of Imperialism used to support your position: 15points
At least 3 information from the content used to support your position: 15 points
At least 3 of which will be argumentative paragraphs 15 points
Check list:
Clear Position 5 points
Grammar and Spelling 5 points
At least 3 characteristics of Imperialism used to support your position: 15points
At least 3 information from the content used to support your position: 15 points
At least 3 of which will be argumentative paragraphs 15 points
Information List (At least three of these will be used as your arguments)
NATO
SEATO
Communism
Democracy
Containment Policy
Marshall plan
Truman Doctrine
West and East Germany
Berlin Airlift
The Korean War
38th Parallel
The Vietnam War
Domino Theory
NATO
SEATO
Communism
Democracy
Containment Policy
Marshall plan
Truman Doctrine
West and East Germany
Berlin Airlift
The Korean War
38th Parallel
The Vietnam War
Domino Theory
Accomodations
Definition and Characteristics of Imperialism
Information List and Check list for the essay assignment
Information List and Check list for the essay assignment
Lesson Closure
This lesson should not take more than two days to complete. Once the students turn in their essays I will ask the students what position they took by raising their hands. I will briefly ask them to justify their argument. Then I will explain that there is no clear answer. There were many motives behind U.S. foreign policy during the cold war. Just as traditional Imperial powers the U.S. and the U.S.S.R. was in a mission for political, ideological, and military dominance. However, unlike in traditional imperialistic relations U.S. did not force or promote religion, they often sent money instead of taking money from the countries they were helping, and furthermore, the foreign policy decisions had no purpose of exploration. Then I will explain that there is no right answer. Social science like any sciences support theories based on proofs. It is our job as social scientists to decide what is true and what isn't from looking at all the evidence.