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AC World History [Class Notes]
Unit 8: Imperialism
RESPONSES TO IMPERIALISM
PART 1. Graphic Representations of Imperialism (p.88-98 in your reader)
Directions:
1. Look at each picture or written excerpt from p.88-89 in your reader.
2. Choose FOUR pictures/excerpts. For each, fill out a section of the chart below. [Bullet points OK]
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YOUR title for this piece:
DESCRIPTION: Describe what you see (or, what is
written)
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ANALYSIS: What does this image/excerpt tell us about
imperialism in the 18th – 20th C?
YOUR title for this piece:
DESCRIPTION: Describe what you see (or, what is
written)
ANALYSIS: What does this image/excerpt tell us about
imperialism in the 18th – 20th C?
Page #:
YOUR title for this piece:
DESCRIPTION: Describe what you see (or, what is
written)
ANALYSIS: What does this image/excerpt tell us about
imperialism in the 18th – 20th C?
Page #:
YOUR title for this piece:
DESCRIPTION: Describe what you see (or, what is
written)
ANALYSIS: What does this image/excerpt tell us about
imperialism in the 18th – 20th C?
PART 2. Literary Responses to Imperialism
You will read and analyze these pieces of literature: a poem (“Defamation” by Rabindranath Tagore), a
eulogy of Cecil Rhodes (“The Burial” by Rudyard Kipling), and a fable (“A Response to Imperialism” by
Jomo Kenyatta). Each of these authors explains imperialism from his own personal perspective. Answer
each question. [Bullet points OK]
AC World History [Class Notes]
Unit 8: Imperialism
Background:
Rabindranath Tagore was an Indian poet and philosopher who won the Nobel prize in literature in 1913.
He was a critic of imperialism and was in favor of Indian nationalism.
Rudyard Kipling was a popular British author who was born in India. He won the Nobel Prize in Literature
in 1907. He is controversial for being in favor of British imperialism and many find his writing to contain
prejudicial ideas.
Jomo Kenyatta served as the first Prime Minister of Kenya from 1963-64 and then President from 1964-1978.
He wrote several books on the history of Africa and the legacy of imperialism.
Tagore: “Defamation” (p.101 in your reader)
1.
What is Tagore’s purpose or point in writing this poem?
2.
What images/ideas in the poem are most persuasive or memorable and WHY? Discuss at least TWO.
Kipling: “The Burial” (Remembering Cecil Rhodes, who colonized much of Africa) (p.102 in your reader)
3.
How does Kipling feel about Rhodes? Discuss at least TWO specific comments in the eulogy that give away
Kipling’s feelings about Rhodes.
4.
Based on this writing, what is Kipling’s point of view about imperialism? How do you know?
Kenyatta: “A Response to Imperialism” (p.99-100 in your reader)
5.
Who does the man represent in this story? Who do the animals represent?
6.
What is Kenyatta’s point of view about imperialism?
7.
Why do you think he chose that ending?