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The colonial expansion of the great powers between the late 19th century and early 20th century.
The British Empire was the largest empire in the world.
Its most valuable possession was India, and this influenced British strategic thinking.
The British took control of the Suez Canal to secure the route to India, and they also conquered other territories in Asia to guarantee control of India.
In Africa, Britain tried to link together its colonies in southern Africa, eastern Africa and along the Nile. This led to a dispute with France called the Fashoda Incident (1898).
Britain also possessed Canada and much of Oceania.
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What was happening in Germany and Italy in the mid-to late-19th century? Find out. Then, share in class.
Parts of the Russian Empire: the Aral Sea and Kamchatka. Can you locate them on a world map?
Cultural awareness and expression competence
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Literacy competence
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It also involves the ability to use critical thinking to develop personal opinions, analyze messages and identify disinformation.
Citizenship competence
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It includes civic literacy, values in a democratic culture with respect for human rights, reflection on ethical issues of our times and developing a sustainable lifestyle in agreement with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
The USA defeated Spain in 1898, and occupied the Philippines and Puerto Rico, later gaining control over Cuba.
It also created strict economic dependence among Latin American countries.
A 19th–century caricature is called ‘Uncle Sam teaching its countries’. The message on the blackboard reads as follows:
‘The consent of the governed is a good thing in theory, but very rare in fact. England has governed her colonies whether they consented or not. By not waiting for their consent, she has greatly advanced the world's civilization. The U. S. must govern its new territories with or without their consent until they can govern themselves.’
Think and share
How do you feel about the caricature? What message do you think it sends? Is it mocking the U.S.A. or the occupied territories? Do you consider that the illustration treats the different cultures with respect? Discuss in class.
Japan entered into conflict with Russia and China.
Work with the map
Make a table showing colonies acquired by Britain, France, Italy and Germany, and classify them by continent.
The division of the world in 1914
Digital competence
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It includes an understanding of being a digital citizen as well as security, privacy, intellectual property, problem-solving and computational thinking.
What are the main events in the occupation of Africa and Asia?
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Create a concept map about the occupation of Africa and Asia. Then, share it in class.
A timeline of imperialism
Belgium
France
Great Britain
Japan
Russia
USA
Colonial expansion led to conflict among the great powers, who met at the Berlin Conference (1884-1885) in order to resolve their disputes. At this meeting, the great powers divided up nearly the entire African continent.
Summary. The great colonial empires
protectorate
expansion
Suez
created
Algeria
western
influenced
strategic
second largest
largest empire
Africa
The British Empire was the in the world. India British thinking. The British took control of the Canal to secure the route to India.
The French Empire was the in the world. France conquered and Tunisia and a in Morocco. France later acquired territories in central and Africa.
Germany and Italy began their imperialist later, and acquired a few colonies in .
conquered
the Himalayas
African continent
divided
Berlin
Manchuria
south
Taiwan
Latin American countries
Russia conquered Siberia. The frontiers of the Russian Empire reached China in the east and and India in the .
The United States of America strict economic dependence among .
Japan entered into conflict with Russia and China. It Formosa () and Korea, and established its control over the Chinese region of .
Colonial expansion led to conflict among the great powers, who met at the Conference (1884-1885) in order to resolve their disputes. At this meeting, the great powers up nearly the entire .
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