Student Resources

Video Links Chapter 12

European Imperialism

7:24

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Od0HNsydPQY&feature=related

An impressive project created by students detailing the motivations, history, and impact of European colonialism around the world.

Introduction to Colonialism in Africa

6:57

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CM2Xa12YsX0&feature=related

“An introduction to the colonization of Africa by European imperial powers such as France and Great Britain, and an explanation of how the ‘Scramble for Africa’ led to the First World War.”

Age of Imperialism Vodcast #1

2:45

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wllY_LJPv6o&feature=related

First of several segments on concepts, foundations, and history of modern European imperialism.

Vodcast #2 focuses on Africa http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VD6UYneIeiI&feature=related

Vodcast #3 focuses on Muslim lands http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXrHXZRvLOE&feature=related

Vodcast #4 focuses on India http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BHcrLB4cXc&feature=related

Colonialism in 10 Minutes: The Scramble for Africa

9:49

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pw12KGSj53k

“An excerpt from the film ‘Uganda Rising’ showing in a (very!) brief overview the utter decimation of Africa that took place via colonialism and the so-called ‘Scramble For Africa’” with a special focus on Uganda.

American Imperialism timeline - Part 1

8:21

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W96GLQ8bpew&feature=related

First of two parts of an informative but powerful and critical overview of American imperial dealings with Native Americans, Mexico, and other parts of the world.

Documentary Iraq a History of Colonialism – 1 of 5

9:59

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YybLDLZEo1I

Part 1 of 5: “This video documentary, on the anniversary of the invasion of Iraq, illustrates the West’s history of colonialism in Iraq. Charting the past and present colonial project, it establishes how America has continued the century old policy of controlling the Middle East and securing its energy supplies.”