How did the Industrial Revolution lead to imperialism?
What are the characteristics of imperialism? How does location impact these characteristics?
What were the causes of the "New Imperialism?"
What are the effects of imperialism?
How does imperialism lead to nationalism, alliances, and World War I?
TEKS for Unit 13
1E - Identify major causes & describe major effects of … European imperialism
8C - Identify the major political, economic, and social motivations that influenced European imperialism
8D - Explain the major characteristics and impact of European imperialism
16A - Locate places & regions of historical significance directly related to major eras & turning points in world history
16B - Analyze the influence of human and physical geographic factors on major events in world history, including the development of river valley civilizations, trade in the Indian Ocean, and the opening of the Panama Canal and the Suez Canal
16C - Interpret maps, charts and graphs to explain how geography has influenced people and events in the past
24B - Describe the major influences of women such as . . . Queen Victoria during major eras of world history
28B - Explain the roles of military technology, transportation technology, communication technology, and medical advancements in initiating and advancing 19th century imperialism