IMPERIALISM AND THE WORLD

Follow the links provided & use the charts given to answer the questions that follow. Record your answers on the handout given. You have until the end of the period to complete this assignment. Good Luck!

A. Imperialism Map

Answer the following questions based on the map 'Imperialism and the Balance of Power':

1. How many different countries have colonies?

2. Which country has the largest colonial empire?

3. Which continents are almost completely controlled by other countries?

4. Which continents are only controlled by a few countries?

5. What could be a different title for this map?

B. Data on colonial empires

Examine the charts below to answer these questions:

1. About how many square miles of territory does France control?

2. What is the TOTAL population controlled by the 5 countries shown in this chart?

3. Based on this information, which country has the largest colonial empire? Does this answer agree with your answer to question 2 above in section A 'Imperialism Map’?

EXTENT OF COLONIZATION AS OF 1939

Data collected from http://www.mtholyoke.edu/acad/intrel/pol116/colonies.htm

C. Impact of Colonization Data

Use the chart below to help you answer these questions:

1. Which 2 areas of the world are almost completely controlled by colonial powers? Does this answer agree with your answer to question 3 above in section A 'Imperialism Map' ?

2. During this time in history, which country do you think was the most powerful? Why?

3. During this time in history, which regions of the world were most sought after by the Europeans?

4. Make a guess: How do you think imperialism impacted the continents outside of Europe?

When you have finished responding to the above questions, complete the Critical Thinking Activity found on the reverse side of your handout “British-German Industrial Competition.”