You will be working in groups of various sizes based on the number of people, characters, or animals in your assigned political cartoon. You must write a short play involving the characters shown in your political cartoon.

Each character must have at least four complete sentences of dialogue and the conversation must be relevant to the issue of Imperialism in your specific country.

Your play must also accurately use certain vocabulary words. Your play will be graded based on accuracy and creativity.

Your characters are free to move around as your skit requires however you must begin and end your play in the position of the characters in the political cartoon. If you need to you may make props for your skit, but it is not necessary.

Title: The Devilfish in Egyptian Waters Topic: Imperialism (General) Characters: England, Egypt, India, and Ireland (or any other country you see) Synopsis of cartoon: England is gradually taking over many continents. England is in the process of entering Africa, more specifically the country of Egypt. Egypt has not yet been conquered!

Mandatory Vocabulary in Your

Play:

- Imperialism

- Colony

- “White Man’s Burden”

- Racism

- Nationalism

- Industrialization

You are a playwright living during the Age of

Imperialism. However, you have writer’s

block! So, you have turned to your local

newspaper for inspiration. The most inspiring

features in the newspaper are the political

cartoons. You decide to write your script

about a political cartoon about Imperialism.

You are a playwright living during the Age of

Imperialism. However, you have writer’s block! So,

you have turned to your local newspaper for

inspiration. The most inspiring features in the

newspaper are the political cartoons. You decide to

write your script about a political cartoon about

Imperialism.

You will be working in groups of various sizes based on the number of people, characters, or animals in your assigned political cartoon. You must write a short play involving the characters shown in your political cartoon.

Each character must have at least four complete sentences of dialogue and the conversation must be relevant to the issue of Imperialism in your specific country.

Your play must also accurately use certain vocabulary words. Your play will be graded based on accuracy and creativity.

Your characters are free to move around as your skit requires however you must begin and end your play in the position of the characters in the political cartoon. If you need to you may make props for your skit, but it is not necessary.

Title: Africa Grab-Bag Topic: Imperialism in Africa Characters: England, Russia, Germany, and Africa Synopsis of cartoon: The European countries are quickly dividing Africa amongst themselves with little consideration as to what Africa wants.

Mandatory Vocabulary in Your

Play:

- Imperialism

- Colony

- Berlin Conference

- “Scramble for Africa”

- Nationalism

- Industrialization

You will be working in groups of various sizes based on the number of people, characters, or animals in your assigned political cartoon. You must write a short play involving the characters shown in your political cartoon.

Each character must have at least four complete sentences of dialogue and the conversation must be relevant to the issue of Imperialism in your specific country.

Your play must also accurately use certain vocabulary words. Your play will be graded based on accuracy and creativity.

Your characters are free to move around as your skit requires however you must begin and end your play in the position of the characters in the political cartoon. If you need to you may make props for your skit, but it is not necessary.

Title: Plain English Topic: Imperialism in Africa Characters: England and Dutch Synopsis of cartoon: The English want the area of South Africa currently located by the Dutch farmers. They want the Dutch to give them the area and the two groups fight a war.

Mandatory Vocabulary in Your

Play:

- Boer

- Boer War

- Natural Resources

- South Africa

- Apartheid*

- Nelson Mandela*

* Note: the last 2 have not

happened at the time of this

cartoon, but you must fit the

words in anyway.

You are a playwright living during the Age of

Imperialism. However, you have writer’s block! So,

you have turned to your local newspaper for

inspiration. The most inspiring features in the

newspaper are the political cartoons. You decide to

write your script about a political cartoon about

Imperialism.

You will be working in groups of various sizes based on the number of people, characters, or animals in your assigned political cartoon. You must write a short play involving the characters shown in your political cartoon.

Each character must have at least four complete sentences of dialogue and the conversation must be relevant to the issue of Imperialism in your specific country.

Your play must also accurately use certain vocabulary words. Your play will be graded based on accuracy and creativity.

Your characters are free to move around as your skit requires however you must begin and end your play in the position of the characters in the political cartoon. If you need to you may make props for your skit, but it is not necessary.

Title: Justice (1857) Topic: Imperialism in India Characters: Lady Justice, Member of BEIC, 2 Sepoys Synopsis of cartoon: This cartoon was made after the Sepoy Rebellion. It argues that the English should respond harshly to the rebellion.

Mandatory Vocabulary in Your

Play:

- Sepoy

- Sepoy Rebellion

- British East India Company

- Rifle Cartridges

- “Jewel in the Crown”

- Natural Resources

You are a playwright living during the Age of

Imperialism. However, you have writer’s block! So, you

have turned to your local newspaper for inspiration.

The most inspiring features in the newspaper are the

political cartoons. You decide to write your script about

a political cartoon about Imperialism.

Mandatory Vocabulary in Your

Play:

- Sepoy - Sepoy Rebellion

- Rifle Cartridges

- Indian National Conference*

- Gandhi*

- Non-violent civil

disobedience*

*I know these vocabulary words

happened after this cartoon, but

you must make them work anyway.

Characters: Lion (England), Tiger (India) Synopsis of cartoon: This cartoon was made after the Sepoy Rebellion. It argues that the English should respond harshly to the rebellion.

You will be working in groups of various sizes based on the number of people, characters, or animals in your assigned political cartoon. You must write a short play involving the characters shown in your political cartoon.

Each character must have at least four complete sentences of dialogue and the conversation must be relevant to the issue of Imperialism in your specific country.

Your play must also accurately use certain vocabulary words. Your play will be graded based on accuracy and creativity.

Your characters are free to move around as your skit requires however you must begin and end your play in the position of the characters in the political cartoon. If you need to you may make props for your skit, but it is not necessary.

Title: The British Lion's Vengeance on the Bengal Tiger (1857) Topic: Imperialism in India

You are a playwright living during the Age of

Imperialism. However, you have writer’s block! So, you

have turned to your local newspaper for inspiration.

The most inspiring features in the newspaper are the

political cartoons. You decide to write your script about

a political cartoon about Imperialism.

You will be working in groups of various sizes based on the number of people, characters, or animals in your assigned political cartoon. You must write a short play involving the characters shown in your political cartoon.

Each character must have at least four complete sentences of dialogue and the conversation must be relevant to the issue of Imperialism in your specific country.

Your play must also accurately use certain vocabulary words. Your play will be graded based on accuracy and creativity.

Your characters are free to move around as your skit requires however you must begin and end your play in the position of the characters in the political cartoon. If you need to you may make props for your skit, but it is not necessary.

Title: The Carving of China Topic: Imperialism in China Characters: China, Queen of England, Germany, Russia, France, and Japan Synopsis of cartoon: This cartoon shows the European Powers and Japan carving China into spheres of influence while the Chinese emperor tries to stop them.

Mandatory Vocabulary in Your

Play:

- Opium

- Opium War

- Hong Kong

- Extraterritorial Rights

- Spheres of Influence

- Trade

You will be working in groups of various sizes based on the number of people, characters, or animals in your assigned political cartoon. You must write a short play involving the characters shown in your political cartoon.

Each character must have at least four complete sentences of dialogue and the conversation must be relevant to the issue of Imperialism in your specific country.

Your play must also accurately use certain vocabulary words. Your play will be graded based on accuracy and creativity.

Your characters are free to move around as your skit requires however you must begin and end your play in the position of the characters in the political cartoon. If you need to you may make props for your skit, but it is not necessary.

Title: Political Cartoon on open Door Policy in China Topic: Imperialism in China Characters: Uncle Sam (USA) and 2 things representing China (can pick the door, a dragon, a spear, but CANNOT PICK A GUN!) Synopsis of cartoon: After Europe created Spheres of Influence, the USA was worried they would be left out and demanded China Open there doors to trade with all.

Mandatory Vocabulary in Your

Play:

- Extraterritorial Rights

- Spheres of Influence

- Trade

- Open Door Policy

- Boxer

- Boxer Rebellion

You are a playwright living during the Age of

Imperialism. However, you have writer’s block! So, you

have turned to your local newspaper for inspiration.

The most inspiring features in the newspaper are the

political cartoons. You decide to write your script about

a political cartoon about Imperialism.

You will be working in groups of various sizes based on the number of people, characters, or animals in your assigned political cartoon. You must write a short play involving the characters shown in your political cartoon.

Each character must have at least four complete sentences of dialogue and the conversation must be relevant to the issue of Imperialism in your specific country.

Your play must also accurately use certain vocabulary words. Your play will be graded based on accuracy and creativity.

Your characters are free to move around as your skit requires however you must begin and end your play in the position of the characters in the political cartoon. If you need to you may make props for your skit, but it is not necessary.

Title: So Obliging Topic: Japanese Imperialism Characters: Japanese Soldier, Korean ruler Synopsis of cartoon: After Japan was forced to open trade to the western world, they realized they needed to rapidly modernize to be competitive with the West. They then started to conquer their neighbors

Mandatory Vocabulary in Your Play:

- Matthew Perry

- Open Door

- Trade

- Tokugawa

- Meiji Restoration

- Modernization/Westernization

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Name: _________________________ Group:_____ Per: ___ #___

Group Topic:

Script (15 points)

Accurate: use the 6 vocabulary words correctly and demonstrate understanding of the topic

/6 points

Length: each group member had at least 4 lines

/4 points

Cooperation: each group member helped in the research and writing of the script

/5 points

Performance (15 points)

Accurate: related to the actual cartoon the group was assigned. Began and ended in correct position

/5 points

Energy: performed with enthusiasm and spoke clearly

/5 points

Professional: acted appropriately while performing and while in the audience

/5 points

Total Grade

/30 /2=

Name:

Imperialism Cartoon Play Worksheet Directions: Each group has a different cartoon and 6 vocabulary words they must use in their skit. As each group presents their skit, you must try to write down as many vocabulary words as you can. For each box where fill in 6 words that you get right, you will get 2 points.

You must also fill-in the topic of each skit for 1 point: Imperialism General, Imperialism in India, Imperialism in Africa, Imperialism in Japan, and Imperialism in China. Cross out your own group’s box— you do NOT get credit for that one.

Group A: Topic:

VocabularyWords:

Group E: Topic:

Vocabulary Words:

Group B: Topic:

Vocabulary Words:

Group F: Topic:

Vocabulary Words:

Group C: Topic:

Vocabulary Words:

Group G: Topic:

Vocabulary Words:

Group D: Topic:

Vocabulary Words:

Group H: Topic:

Vocabulary Words:

xImperialism Vocab *in this case, it’s okay to Google these words and phrases to find the definitions. In some cases you’ll need to paraphrase accurately.

Imperialism Colony

“White Man’s Burden”

Racism Nationalism

Industrialization Berlin Conference

“Scramble for Africa” Boer

Boer War Natural Resources

South Africa Apartheid*

Nelson Mandela Sepoy

Sepoy Rebellion British East India Company

Rifle Cartridges

“Jewel in the Crown” Rifle Cartridges

Indian National Conference * Gandhi*

Non-violent civil disobedience*

opium Opium war Hong Kong

Extraterritorial Rights Spheres of Influence

Trade Open Door Policy

Boxer Boxer Rebellion Matthew Perry

(not the actor) Open Door Takugawa

Meiji Restoration Modernization/Westernization