Nationalism and Imperialism · Weeks 10-18

Internal Rebellions and Spheres of Influence in China

Explore the Taiping Rebellion, Boxer Rebellion, and the carving up of China into spheres of influence.

Key Questions

  1. Compare the causes and impacts of the Taiping and Boxer Rebellions.
  2. Analyze how foreign powers exploited China's internal weaknesses.
  3. Evaluate the effectiveness of the US 'Open Door Policy' in protecting Chinese integrity.

Common Core State Standards

C3: D2.His.1.9-12C3: D2.Geo.11.9-12
Grade: 10th Grade
Subject: World History II
Unit: Nationalism and Imperialism
Period: Weeks 10-18

Suggested Methodologies

Case Study Analysis

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Jigsaw

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30–50 min

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Physically construct and debate a timeline

20–40 min

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