War & Propaganda
What is the main purpose of propaganda?
To influence people’s beliefs and actions.
What was the “Civilizing Mission” often used to justify during imperialism? (Think about what happened in a Scramble for Africa)
The 'Civilizing Mission' served as a tool to justify the extraction of resources and the restructuring of African social hierarchies to favor European economic dominance
What did Nelson Mandela believe was necessary to end apartheid?
Negotiation, equality, and democratic reform.
How has globalization positively impacted the world?
Globalization has increased global trade, improved communication, and led to faster modes of transportation.
What type of propaganda is used in the poster above? (slide 1)
Transfer propaganda.
How did the Maxim gun and quinine help European nations during the Scramble for Africa?
They allowed Europeans to conquer African territories more quickly and survive diseases.
How does Mandela’s speech demonstrate the role of individuals in advancing civil rights movements? (slide 3)
Leaders can influence change
How can resource scarcity impact countries?
It can create both competition/conflict and cooperation.
What is the poster trying to convince the reader to do? (slide 1)
Don’t waste wheat so that there is enough for everyone.
How did Pan-Africanism differ from earlier anti-colonial resistance movements?
It became a global intellectual movement connecting people of African descent worldwide.
How does comparing Twain’s criticism and Kipling’s support of imperialism help strengthen a historical claim about U.S. expansion? (slide 4)
It shows multiple perspectives
What role has the United States historically played in globalization?
Promoting global trade, cooperation, and international rules.
Why do the Allied powers choose to pursue formal trials rather than acts of revenge against Nazi leaders? (slide 2)
To demonstrate that justice, not vengeance, should guide responses to crimes against humanity
After World War I, the League of Nations (a group of countries trying to keep peace) created a system to run lands that used to belong to their enemies. They called this the Mandate System. They claimed they were helping these countries learn how to be independent. Why did many local leaders oppose the Mandate System after World War I?
Because it felt like European countries were continuing colonial control under a different name.
What impact did imperialist ideology, such as Kipling’s “White Man’s Burden,” have on social structures in colonized regions? (slide 4)
It justified racial inequality
“Although major indicators of globalization — international trade, cross-border investment and people-to-people exchanges — have experienced fluctuations, they have not collapsed. This suggests that while Trump may have amplified the extreme voices critical of globalization, he will not be able, at least in the foreseeable future, to reverse the decades-long process of globalization.” What does the author’s tone in the excerpt below suggest about their prediction for globalization in the future?
The author is hopeful that despite the damage Trump has done to international relations and trade, global connectedness and trade will continue.
Compare Nelson Mandela’s views on equality and democracy with Mark Twain’s criticism of imperialism. How do both sources challenge systems of oppression, and what strategies do they suggest for change?
Why were the Nuremberg Trials historically significant after World War II? (Slide 2)
They established that justice and legal accountability should guide punishment for crimes against humanity.
In 1925, people in Syria got tired of being told what to do by France. They started the Great Syrian Revolt. This wasn't just a small protest; it was a huge movement where different groups of people who often had different religions or backgrounds decided to work together to fight for their freedom. Why do people often become radicalized under colonial rule or oppression?
Because they feel oppressed, powerless, and denied self-determination.
Which evidence best supports the claim that peace is NOT likely in this conflict?
Threats to destroy key infrastructure
What would be most helpful in making sure globalization improves everyone’s economic wellbeing?
Global trade and communication should prioritize uplifting human rights and promoting the social and economic power of the working class.
Evaluate how imperialism and apartheid shaped identity and social structures. Use evidence from both documents to explain how power and beliefs influenced these societies.