World History



Motives for Imperialism

Directions: For each of the following images (advertisements and cartoons), discuss with your partner how the motives of economics, nationalism/competition, and/or racism are evident in each image. Complete the chart that follows each image. Be prepared to discuss your responses with the class.

Image 1: Dutch Advertisement for Chocolate

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|Motive for Imperialism |Reasons and Justifications |

|(check all that apply) | |

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|Economic | |

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|Nationalism/Competition | |

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|Racism | |

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Image 2: British cartoon showing the Prime Minister (dressed as an Indian) giving Queen Victoria a crown to symbolize that she is now the Empress of India.

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This image from is in the public domain.

|Motive for Imperialism |Reasons and Justifications |

|(check all that apply) | |

| | |

|Economic | |

| | |

|Nationalism/Competition | |

| | |

|Racism | |

| | |

| | |

Image 3: American cartoon that shows Uncle Sam as having one foot in the Americas and the other in the Philippines.

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This image from is in the public domain.

|Motive for Imperialism |Reasons and Justifications |

|(check all that apply) | |

| | |

|Economic | |

| | |

|Nationalism/Competition | |

| | |

|Racism | |

| | |

| | |

Image 4: British advertisement for a brand of soap.

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This image from is in the public domain.

|Motive for Imperialism |Reasons and Justifications |

|(check all that apply) | |

| | |

|Economic | |

| | |

|Nationalism/Competition | |

| | |

|Racism | |

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| | |

Image 5: British Advertisement for a Brand of Tea

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This image from is in the public domain.

|Motive for Imperialism |Reasons and Justifications |

|(check all that apply) | |

| | |

|Economic | |

| | |

|Nationalism/Competition | |

| | |

|Racism | |

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