Warmup 3 What is this cartoon saying about

Warm-up # 3 • What is this cartoon saying about the “White Man’s Burden? ”

Unit 2 Test Retake • Unit 2 Test Corrections/Retake Deadline • Friday, Dec. 20 th • Test Corrections • 1. Complete test corrections using test and workbook • 2. Go over answers with Mr. Mathews or Mrs. Emptage • Steps to Retake • 1. Complete Test corrections • 2. Review • Review your notes • Quizlet • 3. Check with Mr. Mathews

Berlin Conference • Why: European countries were fighting over territory in Africa. • When: 1884 -1885 in Berlin, Germany • Goal: Divide up the continent of Africa without violence • Countries represented: Great Britain, Germany, Belgium, France, Portugal, Spain, Italy

Berlin Conference (7 min) • Examine the maps in your packet as well as on the board. • Decide which parts of Africa are the most valuable. • Decide which parts of Africa you don’t want.

Directions (10 min) • Negotiate for the most territory as you can • Ask for more than you want • Make deals • Follow your Role Cards

Berlin Conference Discussion Questions • 1. What problems did you face and have to deal with? • 2. How did you feel once you had accomplished dividing up Africa? Are you pleased with the outcome? Why or why not? • 3. How much time did you spend talking about what was best for the African people? Why? • 4. What problems do you think resulted because they did not consult any Africans in the process?