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USII

Perspectives on Imperialism: Unit Task /Assessment (TEST)

Political Cartoons: Read the directions & expectations carefully!!!
A. YOUR RESPONSE SHOULD BE IN PARAGRAPH FORM & COMPLETE SENTENCES!! You
should have 1-2 paragraphs per political cartoon analysis. Your responses should be
written neatly and legibly on a separate piece of paper.
B. Your first paragraph should discuss what you observe about the cartoon (Objects, people,
captions, etc), next interpret the cartoon what is the message it is sending, and lastly, evaluate
the cartoon (is it negative, positive, by connecting it to events and the time period).
C. Another paragraph should be dedicated to the analysis of perspective or point of view of the
document. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN??Well it means you should explain if the cartoon is ProImperialism or Anti- Imperialism. Also explains what about the cartoon or title allows you to
make this conclusion.
** Pages numbers align with the section in your textbook if you need some background
information. You may also access your T-chart outlining the pros (favor) and cons (against) of
imperialism.

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America expansion into the Philippines (See page 561) (See Pros/Cons notes)

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2. The New Diplomacy

(see pgs. 565-569)

White Mans Burden and Imperialism (See Pros/Cons notes)

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THE WHITE MANS BURDEN

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PRIMARY & SECONDARY SOURCES- ANALYSIS-- Read the directions & expectations
carefully!!!Please be sure the sources provided below carefully. You will then answer the
questions that follow in complete sentences on a separate sheet of paper. Be sure to include
textual/source evidence when needed. **You may also access your T-chart outlining the pros
(favor) and cons (against) of imperialism.

4. From Rudyards Kipling Poem The White Mans Burden

Take up the White Man's burden-Send forth the best ye breed-Go, bind your sons to exile
To serve your captives' need;
To wait, in heavy harness,
On fluttered folk and wild-Your new-caught sullen peoples,
Half devil and half child.
** Answer in complete sentences!!!**

What was the exile of which he spoke?

What does the word captives indicate?
According to Kipling, and in your own words, what was the "White Mans Burden"?

Philosophy of Imperialism (See Pros/Cons notes & textbook)

5. God has not been preparing the English-speaking and Teutonic peoples for a thousand years for nothing but
vain and idle self-admiration. No! He has made us the master organizers of the world to establish systems
where chaos reigns . . . He has made us adept in government that we may administer government among
savages and senile peoples. (Albert Beveridge)
a. What is the main idea behind this excerpt?
b. Why do you think this is the main idea (explain with evidence).
6. Whether we will it or no, Americans must now look outward. The growing production of the country
demands it. An increasing volume of public sentiment demands it. The position of the United States,
between the two Old Worlds and the two great oceans, makes the same claim which will soon be
strengthened by the creation of the new link joining the Atlantic and Pacific. The tendency will be
maintained and increased by the growth of European colonies in the Pacific, by the advancing civilization of
Japan, and by the rapid peopling of our Pacific States. . . Three things are needful; First, protection of the
chief harbors, by fortifications and coast-defence ships . . . Secondly, naval force, the arm of offensive
power, which alone enables a country to extend its influence outward. Thirdly, no foreign state should
henceforth acquire a coaling station within three thousand miles of San Francisco. (Alfred Mahan)
a. At the beginning of the excerpt, what two reasons does Mahan give for why Americans must now look
outward.
b. In your own words explain the reasons for why Americans must look outward. In your answer include
the concept that was promoted by this.
c. At the end of the excerpt, what is Mahan suggesting that America needs?
d. What would happened if the United States Imperialized without a strong mobile defense system?

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