Analyzing Imperialism: Perspectives on the White Man’s Burden

3/1/24, 3:24 PM Lesson Activity: Analyzing Attitudes Toward Imperialism https://f2.app.edmentum.com/courseware-delivery/ua/610716/45317783/aHR0cHM6Ly9mMi5hcHAuZWRtZW50dW0uY29tL2x0aS92Mi9sZWFybmVy… 1/5 Lesson Activity Analyzing Attitudes Toward Imperialism This activity will help you meet this educational goal: You will compare and contrast sociocultural perspectives on European imperialism. Directions Read the instructions for this self-checked activity. Type in your response to each question, and check your answers. At the end of the activity, write a brief evaluation of your work. Activity In this activity, you will analyze an advertisement and a political cartoon to examine different perspectives on the idea of the “The White Man’s Burden.” Part A Examine the following advertisement. But first, note the text it contains: The first step towards lightening the white man’s burden is through teaching the virtues of cleanliness. Pears’ Soap is a potent factor in brightening the dark corners of the earth as civilization advances, while amongst the cultured of all nations it holds the highest place—it is the ideal toilet [bathroom] soap.

3/1/24, 3:24 PM Lesson Activity: Analyzing Attitudes Toward Imperialism https://f2.app.edmentum.com/courseware-delivery/ua/610716/45317783/aHR0cHM6Ly9mMi5hcHAuZWRtZW50dW0uY29tL2x0aS92Mi9sZWFybmVy… 2/5 What are two obvious ideas in the advertisement that reflect European views about race and the nonwhite people living in European colonies? What do these ideas imply about European colonialism and the belief in white superiority? How do these and other ideas in the advertisement use racism to promote imperialism? Write a response to these questions in 100 to 125 words.

3/1/24, 3:24 PM Lesson Activity: Analyzing Attitudes Toward Imperialism https://f2.app.edmentum.com/courseware-delivery/ua/610716/45317783/aHR0cHM6Ly9mMi5hcHAuZWRtZW50dW0uY29tL2x0aS92Mi9sZWFybmVy… 3/5 Answer: One concept conveyed in the advertisement is the belief that it is the duty of white people to impart the "virtues of cleanliness." This notion implies that white people are inherently clean, and therefore superior, while others are seen as dirty and inferior. Additionally, the advertisement portrays the Europeans must improve less developed regions with their advanced culture. Space used (includes formatting): 393 / 15000 Show Sample Answer Part B This cartoon shows another perspective on the white man’s burden. Examine the image and caption closely and answer the question that follows. (The caption reads as follows: "The White (?) Man's Burden.")

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3/1/24, 3:24 PM Lesson Activity: Analyzing Attitudes Toward Imperialism https://f2.app.edmentum.com/courseware-delivery/ua/610716/45317783/aHR0cHM6Ly9mMi5hcHAuZWRtZW50dW0uY29tL2x0aS92Mi9sZWFybmVy… 4/5 Who does the artist believe really carries the burden of white imperialism and colonization? What details in the cartoon lead you to this conclusion? Provide a response of 75 to 100 words. Answer: The caption of the cartoon echoes the phrase "the white man's burden," yet it includes a question mark after the word "white." This addition of a question mark prompts skepticism about whether the predominantly white imperialists are truly shouldering a significant burden. The cartoon reinforces this skepticism by depicting oversized Westerners being carried as burdens by diligent victims of colonization. Through these two devices, the cartoon satirizes European nations for asserting that they bear any burden. Instead, the cartoon conveys the idea that white imperialists are in fact imposing a substantial burden on the colonized individuals. Space used (includes formatting): 692 / 15000 Show Sample Answer Self-Evaluation How did you do? Rate your work on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 as the highest score. Then write a brief evaluation of your work below. Note what you learned and what challenged you. Answer: I would rate my work a 4/5 I learned a lot including how much Europeans were racist and self-centered. I didn't reallyhave any struggles with this lesson.

3/1/24, 3:24 PM Lesson Activity: Analyzing Attitudes Toward Imperialism https://f2.app.edmentum.com/courseware-delivery/ua/610716/45317783/aHR0cHM6Ly9mMi5hcHAuZWRtZW50dW0uY29tL2x0aS92Mi9sZWFybmVy… 5/5 Space used (includes formatting): 180 / 15000

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