Festivus Empire Extravaganza

You and three other classmates will be teaching the class about one of a few topics in a presentation of 5-7 minutes either in a video (recommended option) or in class presentation. The goal is to break down the information in an easy to understand and memorable format. YOU ARE THE TEACHER!!!!! Do not get up and bore your classmates by reciting text from a book. (My job is to bore the class). Tell a story! Your classmates should also be able to compose an essay from your presentation. The project is worth 40 points and work should be divided evenly among all members. All groups will need to produce the following

A Presentation (format will be cleared with teacher: Video, PowerPoint, skit) We will be doing: ______________________________________ *Dates we are meeting are: _____________________________________ A Works Cited List (MLA format) (3 min) A review sheet/overview for your classmates (you will need one copy for each student as well at one for me. Our class has 33 students)

*The book varies in its coverage of these topics and should be used to give you an overview and general understanding of the assigned topic. You need to use other alternative sources to find relevant information that illustrates certain themes within your assigned region. The Building of Empires (Circle the empire you are assigned) 1. British Empire 2. French Empire 3. The Netherlands 4. The Spanish Empire 5. The Ottoman Empire 6. The Mughal Empire 7. The Russian Empire 8. Coercive Labor *When examining these empires make sure to investigate and discuss: 1. Use of colonies 2. Taxation 3. Military 4. Relations with neighboring nations 5. Trading partners 6. Alliances Also focus on themes illustrated by your Empire. (The more connections you make the better). The type and number of themes you point out is in large part determined by the Empire you are assigned. Broad themes: COT/CH Compare/Contrast Role of Women Role of Religion Political/ Social /Economic Smaller Themes: Response to Foreign Pressure Nationalism Mercantilism Technology/Innovation Colonialism/Imperialism Capitalism/Communism

This Project is due on _________________. *Note: When creating a video you must save it either as an I-movie or in Quick Time format. It can e saved on a f!ash drive or a "#". #ideo$s %i!! e tested one day efore &resentation on _________________.