Great Power Rivalries/ Explanations of Imperialism/ Impact on relations between the European Powers
1) Watch the video: What caused the age of Imperialism?
2) A pair work:
* Member A: By using the attached text (Lowe & Pearce) as a source, try to find arguments for this statement:
'Non-economic factors were little importance in bringing about the African partition.'
* Member B: By using the attached text as a source (Lowe & Pearce), try to find arguments for this statement:
'The motives of the partition of Africa were diplomatic rather than economic.'
3) ...and tomorrow morning: The battle will begin...
2) A pair work:
* Member A: By using the attached text (Lowe & Pearce) as a source, try to find arguments for this statement:
'Non-economic factors were little importance in bringing about the African partition.'
* Member B: By using the attached text as a source (Lowe & Pearce), try to find arguments for this statement:
'The motives of the partition of Africa were diplomatic rather than economic.'
3) ...and tomorrow morning: The battle will begin...
