This document provides instructions for creating a poster on imperialism. It outlines sections to include on the poster such as a map identifying conquered regions and western conquering countries, a timeline of conquest, and perspectives from both the native and imperialist sides. For each perspective, it lists questions to research and include on the poster, such as how natives lived under colonial rule and resistance movements, and reasons for colonization from the imperialist viewpoint. Students are also directed to include at least two pictures on each side of the poster related to the topic.

1. Imperialism
You and Your Partner’s Name
World History, Period ___
Due Thur, Feb 20

2. Map
Identify which Western country conquered
that region. Find or draw a MAP of the region
to be placed on your poster that shows who
conquered what.

3. Timeline
Come up with a TIMELINE with at least 5
dates that trace how they went about taking
over the country region.

4. Natives’ Perspective
Quests 1 – 2
Research and
answer the
questions for
the
conquered
side of your
poster.
1. How did the natives live under the
rule of their colonizers? (Look at living
and working conditions.)
2. Early Resistance: Example of some
type of REBELLION - Who was involved?
What did they do? Where did it take place?
Why were they fighting? When did it take
place?

5. Natives’ Perspective
Quests 3 - 4
Research and
answer the
questions for
the
conquered
side of your
poster.
3.Political Resistance: Nationalist
Organizations founded by natives: Who
founded these organizations? What was
their purpose? When were they founded?
4. Independence Leaders: Who is he?
What did he believe? What did he do?
When was he born? When did he die?

6. Imperialists’ Perspective
Quests 1 – 3
Research and
answer the
questions for
the colony
side of your
poster.
1. Why did the western country want to
colonize the native country? (Think
resources, imports, trade)
2. How did the western country take
control?
3. How did the colonists live in the natives’
land?

7. Imperialists’ Perspective
Quests 4 – 5
Research and
answer the
questions for
the colony
side of your
poster.
4. How did they treat the natives? (look
at living conditions and working conditions)
5. What were the positive and negative
effects of Imperialism in
Africa, India, China or Hawaii/ Philippines?

8. TWO Pictures
• Make sure your poster or presentation has at least
TWO pictures on each side of your poster.
• These images can be drawn or photocopied or
taken from the internet.