Episode 18: The Age of Imperialism

During the Age of Imperialism, European nations expanded their empires across Africa, Asia, and the Americas. That expansion, however, came at a price of brutality and exploitation but also fierce resistance from groups seeking to maintain control over their lands. In this episode of The World History Curriculum Companion, we review the motives behind imperialism, from economic competition to nationalist ambitions. We’ll cover key events like the Scramble for Africa, the British rule of India, and the Boxer Rebellion in China. We’ll also discuss the effects of imperial rule on indigenous peoples and the resistance movements that arose in response. This episode is designed to accompany our unit plan on European Imperialism and its impact on the world for our complete World History curriculum, which includes resources and lessons designed for middle school and high school classrooms. Students of History provides engaging lessons and resources for every unit in World History, along with US History, Civics & Government, and World Geography. You can learn more at StudentsofHistory.com.