TOPIC 6.8
Causation
in the Imperial Age
EQ: What was the relative significance of the effects of imperialism from 1750 to 1900?
The final topic in this unit focuses on the skill of argumentation and so provides an opportunity for your students to draw upon the key concepts and historical developments they have studied in this unit. Using evidence relevant to this unit’s key concepts, students should practice the suggested skill for this topic.
Learning Objective I
Explain the relative significance of the effects of imperialism from 1750 to 1900.
REVIEW: UNIT 6 KEY CONCEPTS
KC1
The development of industrial capitalism led to increased standards of living for some, and to continued improvement in manufacturing methods that increased the availability, affordability, and variety of consumer goods.
KC2
As states industrialized, they also expanded existing overseas empires and established new colonies and transoceanic relationships.
KC3
The 18th century marked the beginning of an intense period of revolution and rebellion against existing governments, leading to the establishment of new nation-states around the world.
KC4
As a result of the emergence of transoceanic empires and a global capitalist economy, migration patterns changed dramatically, and the numbers of migrants increased significantly
Learning Objective I
Explain the relative significance of the effects of imperialism from 1750 to 1900.
REVIEW: UNIT 6 KEY CONCEPTS
KC1
The development of industrial capitalism led to increased standards of living for some, and to continued improvement in manufacturing methods that increased the availability, affordability, and variety of consumer goods.
KC2
As states industrialized, they also expanded existing overseas empires and established new colonies and transoceanic relationships.
KC3
The 18th century marked the beginning of an intense period of revolution and rebellion against existing governments, leading to the establishment of new nation-states around the world.
KC4
As a result of the emergence of transoceanic empires and a global capitalist economy, migration patterns changed dramatically, and the numbers of migrants increased significantly