Avatar Imperialism Set up a TChart to take

Avatar & Imperialism Set up a T-Chart to take up a whole page. Title it: “Avatar and Imperialism”

Motives & Actions European Imperialism Motives: Desire for Natural Resources: – Europeans want oil, rubber, diamonds (Africa) and cotton (India) – The British East India dominated India politically, economically and culturally (beneficial to large Empire and feed industrial markets) Cultural Superiority – Eurocentricism -Belief that European culture is superior to others – Ethnocentrism- Belief that your culture is better than another – Use religion as an excuse for imperialism– built religious schools convert natives to Christianity Avatar Imperialism Motives: • Desire for Natural Resources: • Cultural Superiority

Motives & Actions European Avatar • Fear of the Unknown – Europeans called Africa “Dark Continent” and carved it up for themselves after exploring it and taking over “Scramble for Africa” • Use of Technology/ Weaponry – Europeans use canons, muskets, and heavy artillery to take over less technologically advanced natives – Indigenous people no defense against their weaponry • Use of Technology/ Weaponry

Outcomes of Imperialism Outcomes Age of Imperialism • Conflict: – Natives in Asia, Americas, and Africa resent foreign rule – Rebellion & war – Colonies in India and China rebel against Great Britain – Colonies take years to gain independence Outcomes Avatar • Conflict:

Tips to Consider… • Turn in essay on time- for every day late 2 points off • A point will be taken off for every time “I, you, me, or my” is used in addition to “This is what I will cover in my essay” • Must follow structure: Although statement, topic sentences, and clincher • Back up all examples/ explain • Connect ideas

Your Task: • Write an essay (3 Paragraphs) explaining the similarities between the movie Avatar and the Age of Imperialism. Be sure to explain the Age of Imperialism and cite specific examples from the movie that emulate similar actions. Consider motives, actions and outcomes. • So your question is: “What are the similarities between Avatar and the age of imperialism. ”

Avatar Essay Checklist: üCompleted graphic organizer with name üRubric Attached üA 3 -Paragraph “essay” ü Size 12 pt. Font Times New Roman ü Double Spaced ü paragraphs at least 5 sentences long üAn intro with a thesis & although statement ü body paragraphs with supporting examples üEach body paragraph with a topic sentence and clincher

Avatar Suggested Outline • Intro: General Statement, transition statement(s), and thesis (although statement) • 2 nd Body Paragraph: • Body Paragraph 1: Motives & Actions of Europeans and humans in Avatar Outcomes of European actions and actions of humans in Avatar

A Topic Sentence and Clincher • T. S. : Motives “One of the first noticeable parallels between the motion picture and imperialism is the invaders’ motive for attempting to colonize foreign lands. ” • Clincher: Outcomes “The colonies of Europe following their independence movements are often still developing today, and the European nations stayed and developed into the superpowers they are today.