Berlin Conference Days One and Two

Day One -

You've been invited to a party at Otto von Bismarck's!  This party is called the 'Berlin Conference' and you will be hanging out with the 'who's who' of Europe.  Your goal at the party is to discuss the division of Africa.

Your Invitation - in class -> research your country's global position in 1880s..are they wealthy? influential?  territories? political structure?  what are they making?

Reference Maps 
Role Cards 

12/12 HOMEWORK - Research the land your country had in Africa before the Berlin Conference.  Create a plan for claiming land in Africa for yourself when you compete with other European nations tomorrow in class.

Day Two - Scrambling for Africa Activity