Activity Overview
The story of European and Chinese relations in the 18th and 19th century is important to understand, especially when connecting it to events later on in the century. The struggles of China at the hands of a very ambitious Europe set the groundwork for modern relations between these regions. In this activity, students will create a timeline that describes how China became a victim of European Empire-building and how they responded.
The timeline should address the following questions:
- What role did opium play?
- What were the Taiping Uprising and the Boxer Rebellion?
- What is a “sphere of influence”?
For an alternative to the timeline layout, have students create a timeline poster to incorporate into a presentation or gallery walk. You can add more than one template to this assignment to give students lots of options and adjust the instructions accordingly.
Imperialism in China Timeline Suggested Events
- 1815 - Britain Imports Opium into China
- 1839 - Opium War
- 1864 - Taiping Rebellion
- 1890 - Spheres of Influence
- 1900 - Boxer Rebellion
Extended Activity
Extend this activity by asking students to connect China’s eventual adoption of a communist political ideology with the events of this timeline. They should be able to understand how events connect to others and even directly identify some cause and effects of imperialism on the adoption of communism.
Template and Class Instructions
(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)
Student Instructions
Create a timeline detailing the major events leading to Imperialism in China.
- Click "Start Assignment".
- Identify important wars, events, and actions, and type them into the titles of each cell.
- Describe the wars, events, and actions in the description box.
- Create an illustration using appropriate scenes, characters, and items.
Lesson Plan Reference
Rubric
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
| Proficient 33 Points | Emerging 25 Points | Beginning 17 Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Events and Dates | The events chosen for the timeline are significant and important to the overall understanding of the time period. The dates provided are correct. | Most of the events chosen for the timeline are significant and important to the overall understanding of the time period. Most of the dates provided are correct. | Some of the events chosen for the timeline are significant. There may be missing events, or events that are irrelevant. Too many dates may be incorrect. |
| Explanations/Descriptions | The explanations or descriptions provided for each event are accurate and provide insight into the significance of the events. | The explanations or descriptions provided for each event are mostly accurate and attempt to provide insight into the significance of the events. | There are several glaring inaccuracies in the explanations or descriptions of the events. There may be little or no insight int the significance of the events, or the information provided may be too limited or missing. |
| English Conventions | There are 0-2 mistakes in spelling, grammar, and mechanics. | There are 3-4 mistakes in spelling, grammar, and mechanics. | There are 5 or more mistakes in spelling, grammar, and mechanics. |
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