WHS.SS.27.B

Explain the roles of military technology, transportation technology, communication technology, and medical advancements in initiating and advancing 19th century imperialism.

World History Studies · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010

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Vocabulary
military technologytransportation technologycommunication technologymedical advancements19th century imperialism
Skills
  • explain (roles of military, transportation, communication, and medical advancements in imperialism) #dok2
  • analyze (the relationship between technological advancements and 19th century imperialism) #dok3
  • summarize (major technological and medical developments related to imperialism) #dok2
  • give examples (of technology/advancements that influenced imperialism) #dok1
Learning Targets
  • I can list examples of military, transportation, communication, and medical technologies from the 19th century. #dok1
  • I can recall ways that technological innovations supported imperial powers. #dok1
  • I can explain how advances in technology played a role in 19th century imperialism. #dok2
  • I can describe the role of medical advancements in supporting imperial expansion. #dok2
  • I can analyze how specific technologies changed the methods and impact of imperialism. #dok3
  • I can evaluate which advancements were most significant in facilitating 19th century imperialism. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • Technological and medical advancements in the 19th century enabled the rapid expansion of imperial powers across the globe.
  • The development and use of new technologies dramatically influenced the nature and impact of European imperialism in the 19th century.
Essential Questions
  • How did military technology contribute to the expansion of imperial power in the 19th century?
  • In what ways did transportation and communication advancements affect 19th century imperialism?
  • Why were medical advancements important to the success of imperial activities?
  • How did the combination of technology and medicine change the impact of imperialism on colonized regions?
  • Which technological advancements had the most significant impact on the spread of imperialism, and why?