World History: Scramble for Africa Assignment

World History B

Topic	Students
1) Belgian Congo
Michel, Albert, Kendall 2) South Africa	Terrence zach Dorah
3) Liberia	Miryam Elodie Gaetan
4) Morocco	Chris and Victoria

World History A

Group Projects Scramble for Africa

4 groups:

1) Belgian Congo

2) South Africa

3) Liberia

4) Morocco

All Members must show work

Assignment:

Create a 15 minute presentation on your assigned topic.

1. Research how your country was affected by Europe.

a. Trace the history of the country as far back as you can go.

b. Identify which European country had the most effect on your country. Explain how.

c. Provide a list of resources the country had/has. (why were the Europeans interested in the country?)

d. What is the current political/economical/social situation in that country now? How is that related to Europe?

You need to:

1) Provide clear notes to the entire class.

2) Provide at least one political cartoon FROM THE COLONIAL PERIOD and explain why the cartoon is important to your topic.

3) Have two outside sources in your presentation

4) Use any of the following:

a. posters

b. Powerpoint

c. Videos and other media may be used but they can be no longer than 4 minutes.

5) Provide a separate sheet that explains the work each student has done for the presentation.

6) All computers used must be tested in advanced to make sure they work. DO NOT rely on the internet during the presentation.

GRADING: worth 30 points, 15p given by the class and 15 by Ms. Stück, according to a grading rubric for the entire group and individual team grading

World History