Imperialism existed in China, Africa, and Japan during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The document outlines a thesis paper that will compare and contrast the nature of imperialism in these three regions by providing examples of European influence in each area. It will argue that while imperialism impacted all three places, the form it took differed in important ways between Africa, China, and Japan due to local political, economic, and social conditions.

1. NAME: ___________________________________ DATE: _____________________ PERIOD: ___<br />THESIS PAPER OUTLINE<br />Thesis questionImperialism existed in China, Africa, and Japan. Was imperialism the same or different in these places?Definition of imperialismWhat was imperialism like in Africa? (Give three examples)What was imperialism like in China? (Give three examples)What was imperialism like in Japan? (Give three examples)Compare the examples, are they similar or different?SimilarDifferentWhat do you notice?Thesis statementImperialism was different/similar in Africa, China, and Japan becauseFirst paragraph:Define imperialism:Statement/comment about imperialism:Thesis statement:Second paragraph:Topic sentence about Africa:Examples of imperialism in Africa:Commentary:Third paragraph:Topic sentence about China:Examples of imperialism in China:Commentary:Fourth paragraph:Topic sentence about Africa:Examples of imperialism in Africa:Commentary:Fifth paragraph:Restate thesis (say thesis in a different way):Pick the most important examples of imperialism and explain them:Commentary:<br />Extra notes/comments:<br />CONGRATULATIONS YOU’RE ALL DONE <br />