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George Orwell

Shooting an Elephant

Nonfiction | Essay / Speech | Adult | Published in 1936

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“Impacts of Oppression: A Timeline”

After reading about the impact of imperialism, students will conduct research on another formerly colonized country and create a timeline of significant events from colonization to independence.

Select a formerly colonized country and create a timeline of significant events that occurred in that country, ranging from its initial colonization to its independence.

  • Conduct research for a formerly colonized country. Note the dates of important events, such as colonial conquests, uprisings, rebellions, and eventual independence. Research how these past events impacted future events or may still have impacts today.
  • Create a timeline of events. For each timeline entry, provide the date, a summary of the event, and an image, if possible. Be sure to cite the sources of all borrowed facts, ideas, and images in a format appropriate to a visual presentation.

As students present, the audience could take notes about the similarities and differences between colonized countries.

Teaching Suggestion: This timeline activity should illustrate the wide range of imperialism, as well as its lasting impacts in the present day.

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