Question?
Imperialism essay
To what extent do you agree with the following statement.
'British colonial rule was responsible for the decline of India and only benefitted England'.
The following are specific sub questions (paragraphs) that you should address in your response.
What were the motives behind the British imperialistic expansion generally and with specific reference to India?
What were the impacts of the colonisation of India on the Indians (good and bad)?
What were the impacts of the colonisation of India on the British (good and bad)?
Use the following guide to help you structure and write this response.
Essay plan
Introduction
P1. Discussion of the British motives for empire.
What is meant by the term 'Age of imperialism'
Describe British imperial ambitions, what did they hope to gain?
What were the aims of the East India Company and how did this ultimately lead to British government rule of India?
P2. Explain the negative aspects of colonisation for India
P3. Explain the positive aspects of colonisation for India
P4. Explain the positive aspects of colonisation for the United Kingdom
P5. Explain the negative aspects of colonisation for the United Kingdom
Conclusion
How to do the - task
Title:
Use an engaging, catchy title that tells the reader what they can expect to learn from your culture analysis
Introduction
Describe your modern representation. Why have you chosen it to study as a present day example of Viking culture?
Include images to support what you are saying. Make sure that you label your images.
Discussion
Compare the modern representation with historical examples.
How did Vikings respond to their landscape, climate and the seasons.
What was daily life really like?
How did they interact with other people in their voyages and travels?
Vikings believed in many gods, have they been portrayed correctly?
Conclusion
Based on the points that you have discussed, how well does your artefact represents true Viking culture.
What would you recommend to make the accuracy of your artefact even better?
Bibliography (This is not included in the total word count for the task)
Include at least one hard-copy source (e.g. a book)
