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Course: World History Project AP® > Unit 6
Lesson 1: 6.0—Unit 6 OverviewBEFORE YOU WATCH: Unit 6 Overview – Consequences of Industrialization
Use the "Three Close Reads" approach as you watch the video below.
Use the “Three Close Reads” approach as you watch the video below (next in the lineup!). If you want to learn more about this strategy, click here.
First read: preview and skimming for gist
Before you watch, you should skim the transcript first. The skim should be very quick and give you the gist (general idea) of what the video is about. You should be looking at the title, thumbnails, pictures, and first few seconds of the video for the gist.
Second read: key ideas and understanding content
Now that you’ve skimmed the video transcript and taken a quick peek at the video, you should preview the questions you will be answering. These questions will help you get a better understanding of the concepts and arguments that are presented in the video. Keep in mind that when you watch the video, it is a good idea to write down any vocab you read or hear that is unfamiliar to you.
By the end of the second close read, you should be able to answer the following questions:
- Why did demand for rubber increase in the nineteenth century and what region was one of the largest producers of rubber at this time?
- What was the new imperialism?
- How did industrialization provide the tools and motivation for the expansion of empires?
- How did the new imperialism change social interactions and organization?
- When and why did King Leopold seek control of the Congo Free State?
- How did reformers such as George Washington Williams and E.D. Morel publicize the atrocities that were taking place in King Leopold’s Congo Free State?
- How did King Leopold’s abusive reign over the Congo Free State come to an end?
Third read: evaluating and corroborating
Finally, here are some questions that will help you focus on why this video matters and how it connects to other content you’ve studied.
At the end of the third read, you should be able to respond to these questions:
- How was this era of new imperialism similar to and different from earlier eras of imperial expansion?
Now that you know what to look for, it’s time to watch! Remember to return to these questions once you’ve finished watching.