Name: _______________________________________ Date: _________________________ Hour: _______

Economics of Imperialism
Warm-Up: How are power and money connected?

Introduction/Notes:
The growth of industry required an increase in _____________________________.
Increased manufacturing required new _________________________ to sell the mass produced products.
International businesses appeared:
_____________________________ farming machinery
Singer _____________________ machines
_____________________ cameras
Sherwin-Williams paint
Investment in nations abroad caused powerful nations to __________________________ of the smaller nations.
Activity #1: Ten Chairs of Inequality
_______________________: what you own; electronics, car, houses, companies; stocks, etc.
How much do you think each family would have if wealth was distributed evenly? _______________________
Describe how wealth is actually distributed in the United States. You may use words or draw a picture.

How do those in power justify the inequality?

Why dont the poor just change their situation?

People do move up into the rich 1 percent. Why do we hear so much about them?

Activity #2: Researching Our Stuff

Think about some of your favorite things: shirts, pants, shoes, electronics, etc. List five items below along with
the brand. With a partner you will research each others items to discover where they were made. When you are
finished filling in your charts pick one of the countries to research and fill in the country information below.
Item Type

Brand

Country

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Country: ______________________________________________
Language: _____________________________________________
Government system: _____________________________________
Race/Ethnicity: _________________________________________
Religion: ______________________________________________
Social structure: _________________________________________
Major industries: _________________________________________
Average working wage: ____________________________________
Former colony of what nation: _______________________________
(Note: use maps on page 260)
Why are so many items made in other countries?

What are the effects on the environment of transporting so much merchandise from one corner of the earth to
another?

Write a personal response to The Journey of the Pooh Shirt by a high school student, Sarah Garnes.