Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Senior Secondary 3

TERM – 1^ST TERM

WEEK NINE

Class: Senior Secondary School 3

Age: 17 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: HISTORY

Topic: THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION, THE NEW IMPERIALISM AND SCRAMBLE FOR AFRICA BY EUROPEAN POWERS

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to

I.) Discuss the impact of Industrialization on Britain                        

II.) Define New Imperialism

III.) Identify the reasons for the scramble for Africa by European powers        

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers, demonstration, videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Videos, loud speaker, textbook, pictures,

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2

NOTE

THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION, THE NEW IMPERIALISM AND SCRAMBLE FOR AFRICA BY EUROPEAN POWERS

Impact of Industrialization on Britain:

1. Economic Transformation: Industrialization revolutionized Britain's economy, shifting from agrarian-based to industrial-based production, leading to significant growth in manufacturing, trade, and wealth accumulation.
2. Urbanization: Industrialization spurred mass migration from rural areas to urban centers, leading to rapid urbanization as people sought employment in factories and industrial hubs.
3. Technological Advancements: Industrialization drove technological innovations, such as the steam engine, mechanized textile production, and advances in transportation (railways, steamships), which increased productivity and efficiency in various industries.
4. Social Changes: Industrialization brought profound social changes, including the emergence of a working class, labor movements, and new social hierarchies based on wealth and industrial ownership.
5. Global Influence: Britain's industrialization had global repercussions, as it became a dominant economic and colonial power, shaping global trade networks, imperialism, and geopolitics.

Meaning of New Imperialism

New Imperialism refers to the period of intensified colonial expansion by European powers during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Unlike earlier forms of imperialism, New Imperialism was characterized by:

1. Quest for Territorial Expansion.
2. Economic Motives
3. Nationalism and Prestige
4. Technological Superiority
5. Civilizing Mission

Reasons for the Scramble for Africa by European Powers

1. Africa was rich in natural resources, including minerals, timber, and agricultural products, making it an attractive target for European powers seeking to exploit these resources for their industries and markets.
2. Control over African territories provided strategic advantages, such as naval bases, trade routes, and access to global markets, enhancing the geopolitical influence and military power of European nations.
3. Intense competition among European powers, fueled by nationalism and imperialism, drove the scramble for Africa as nations sought to secure colonies to expand their empires and assert dominance over rivals.
4. European powers possessed superior military and technological capabilities, including firearms, steamships, and telegraphy, which facilitated conquest and control over African territories.
5. European powers justified their imperial expansion in Africa through the rhetoric of the civilizing mission, claiming to bring progress, Christianity, and civilization to "primitive" African societies, while often exploiting them for labor and resources.

EVALUATION: 1. Discuss the impact of Industrialization on Britain                        

2. Define New Imperialism
3. Identify 5 reasons for the scramble for Africa by European powers

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively