The Age of Imperialism

During the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, several countries pursued an aggressive policy of expansionism, extending its political and economic influence around the globe. This forceful extension of a nation's authority is called Imperialism and is the subject of this webquest.

You are to use the links provided in the Process section of this webquest to answer the questions on your Imperialism Webquest packet. You will have 5 days in the computer lab to complete the assignment.

Good luck!

1. Introduction to Imperialism
2. Imperialism of the World
3. Extent of Colonization
4. Scramble for Africa
5. Berlin Conference
6. 1885 World Map of Imperialism
7. "Scramble for Africa" Political Cartoon
8. Africa Political Divisions by European Countries 1913
9. Imperialism in China
10. The Opium War 1839
11. The People of Canton: Against the English, 1842
12. Map of Imperialism in China
13. Chinese Reactions to Imperialism
14. Imperialism in India
15. India's Sepoy Mutiny
16. Imperialism of Southeast Asia
17. Map of Southeast Asia 1792-1860
18. Map of Southeast Asia 1870-1914
19. Imperialism by Japan

Your Imperialism Webquest questions will be graded and count 4 times in the grade book.