Read textbook pages 773-778, 791-795, & 805-809. Answer all questions in complete sentences. Due Friday, 12/20. 1) Vocabulary Builder: Find one word in the reading that you don't know or are unsure of the meaning. Look up each word in the dictionary. For each, write out the word, the definition, and an original sentence (a sentence that you created yourself) that uses the word. Choose regular words, not social studies key terms that are boldfaced in the text. Do NOT leave this blank because you think you know every word -- you WILL lose credit! (pp. 773-778) 2) Explain the theory of Social Darwinism. In your opinion, was it racist? Explain. 3) Describe three factors that enabled Europeans to conquer Africa. Which do you think was the most important? Explain. 4) What was decided at the Berlin Conference? What do you think it showed about Europeans' attitudes towards Africans? 5) Which three groups fought for control of South Africa? What valuable resources fueled the conflict? Which group won? (pp. 791-795) 6) Why did Britain consider India its "jewel in the crown"? What valuable raw materials did Britain obtain from India? 7) Who were sepoys? Explain what happened during the Sepoy Mutiny. According to the text, why was this a "turning point"? (pp. 805-809) 8) Describe the events leading up to the Opium War. Which side won this war, and what did the winning side gain? 9) Describe at least two similarities and two differences between the Taiping Rebellion and the Boxer Rebellion. 10) Creative Response: Read the quote by Cecil Rhodes on p.775. Imagine he has just posted it as his Facebook status update. Write a 'comment' (at least a 5-sentence paragraph) in response to his attitude about the British. [HONORS: 2 PARAGRAPHS]
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