British Empire

DN: What do you think of when you hear the term: “British Colonies.”

In addition to the 13 original colonies, Britain had a world-wide empire.

Political map

Put your name on your map. WAIT for instructions.

One person from the Midwest:

• Go to the world map in the BACK of the room.
• Point to Great Britain. 
• Hint: (aka UK,England, or British Isles)
• Everyone locate the blank political map handout.
• Use a red colored pencil to color Britain.

Google search

• Use your device to locate these countries:
• Canada, Australia, India, Nigeria, Kenya, Iraq, 
• and the U.S. east of the Mississippi.
• Color each nation AFTER we point to it on the map.
• Now, find the UK Google Search activity on the British Empire

Compare Britain to the rest of the world

Rise of the British Empire

Key Vocabulary

• Mercantilism – Stronger nations colonized weaker nations for resource
• Dominion – control or exercise of control; sovereignty
• Protectorate – protection and partial control by a superior power

Appendix A

DN (DAY 2):
Finish Copying Outline Notes (Appendix A)

Lecture

Day 3 DN: google search

Map Activity

Take lecture notes

Discussion Cards

Take another look at Appendix A & the Political World Map with the largest colonies filled in.

Refer to the 7 lecture points in today's notes. Share the trade route strategies exercised by Britain.

HW: Use Google to match the capitals and exports to the correct country.

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