DBQ- Imperialism: An Evaluation Historical Context European imperialism was widespread in the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries. It resulted in the carving up of areas of Africa and Asia into vast colonial empires. This was true for most of the continent of Africa and South Asia. As imperialism spread, the colonizer and the colony viewed imperialism differently. They saw both positive and negative effects of imperialism. Directions: The following question is based on the accompanying documents and passages which will be provided at the final exam. As you analyze the documents, take into account both the source of each document and the of view. Be sure to do each of the following steps: author’s point Carefully read the document based questions. Consider what you already know about this topic. Read each document carefully, underlining key phrases and words that address the document-based question. Based on your own knowledge and on the information found in the documents, formulate a thesis that directly answers the document-based question. Organize supportive and relevant information into a brief outline. Write a well-organized essay proving your thesis. You should present your essay logically. Include information from both the documents and from your own knowledge beyond the documents. Answer one of the following questions: Evaluate the new imperialism of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries in Africa. What were the positive and negative effects of imperialism for the colonizers and the colony? What were the positive and negative effects of imperialism for Great Britain (the mother country) and for India (colony)?
DBQ- Imperialism: An Evaluation Historical Context European imperialism was widespread in the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries. It resulted in the carving up of areas of Africa and Asia into vast colonial empires. This was true for most of the continent of Africa and South Asia. As imperialism spread, the colonizer and the colony viewed imperialism differently. They saw both positive and negative effects of imperialism. Directions: The following question is based on the accompanying documents and passages which will be provided at the final exam. As you analyze the documents, take into account both the source of each document and the author’s point of view. Be sure to do each of the following steps: Carefully read the document based questions. Consider what you already know about this topic. Read each document carefully, underlining key phrases and words that address the document-based question. Based on your own knowledge and on the information found in the documents, formulate a thesis that directly answers the document-based question. Organize supportive and relevant information into a brief outline. Write a well-organized essay proving your thesis. You should present your essay logically. Include information from both the documents and from your own knowledge beyond the documents. Answer one of the following questions: Evaluate the new imperialism of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries in Africa. What were the positive and negative effects of imperialism for the colonizers and the colony? What were the positive and negative effects of imperialism for Great Britain (the mother country) and for India (colony)?