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What channel did the show air on? (pre netflix era)
Nickelodeon
What is an example of the imperialist mindset?
"I am better than you" or anything in the ballpark of cultural superiority
Who wasn't invited to the Berlin Conference?
Actual representatives of Africa
- none of the European countries present provided any say for people of Africa partitioning for their homelands
How were colonial border lines drawn?
In straight lines - mostly for the convenience of European leaders, disregarding existing ethnic, cultural, and geographic realities
How old is Ms. Vaux?
24
What happens to pride & identity under occupation? (What was the initial morale of the earth benders?)
Their spirits were broken and they internalized powerlessness.
What is imperialism?
The idea or belief that justifies colonialism
motivated by the want for resources, territory, and power
How long did the Scramble for Africa last?
About 3.5 decades
1880s-1914
What does the phrase "all maps lie flat; all flat maps lie" mean?
Any map laying flat will cause some type of distortion.
What year did Ms. Vaux have Mr. Andrich as a teacher?
2017-2018
The warden refers to earth bending as "Brutish Savagery" - How might this relate to what we know about imperialism?
It dehumanizes the culture, its people, and their power as uncivilized and primitive
-creates a moral justification for oppression
Colonizers are framed as "civilizing" them
What is colonialism?
Taking over control of another country - occupying it with settlers, exploiting the people & the country's resources, assimilating cultures
What two events discussed in class kickstarted the Scramble for Africa?
The Industrial Revolution
The Berlin Conference
- competition for territory & natural resources
What are the three components of properly integrating a quote?
Introduce
Cite (Last Name, Page #)
Explain
What 3 sports did Mr. Andrich play in high school?
Tennis, wrestling, & soccer
What lasting impact would fire nation control have on Haru's town?
- economic exploitation & ruin
-cultural suppression & identity loss
-trauma
What are some lasting impacts of colonialism?
- loss of language & tradition
-poverty & resources dependence
-political instability caused by imposed borders & governance
What is the Scramble for Africa?
Invasion, occupation, division, colonization, and annexations of territories in Africa by European powers
What is the danger of a single story?
It only gives you one perspective & doesn't show the full story
How old is Mr. Andrich?
36
How does the Fire Nation reflect real-world colonial practices?
-Extracting resources (coal, metal) from the Earth Kingdom
-Exploiting the people of the Earth Kingdom for labor
-Isolating & controlling those who could resist (imprisoning earth benders on the metal rig)
What is cultural assimilation?
process where a minority group or culture adopts the language, customs, and behaviors of a dominant society's majority group. This can involve changes in language, social norms, and customs, leading to a reduction of cultural differences over time. Usually involuntarily
When was the Berlin Conference?
1884-1885
What are some impacts of colonial border lines today?
-political instability
-poverty
-social isolation & identity issues
What 5 sports did Ms. Vaux play in high school? (Hint: multiple spring sports)
Soccer, basketball, track, tennis, golf.