Motive, Goal, or Both?
WORLD HISTORY PROJECTORIGINS/ LESSON 7.10OPENERMOTIVE, GOAL, OR BOTH?Unless otherwise noted, this work is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Credit: “Motive, Goal, or Both?”,OER Project, www.oerproject.com/1PurposeSortingkey ideas is an important skill for understanding how and why historical events happenedand will help you to think more critically about the actionsand reasoning of colonial powers and the outcomes they pursued.Process1.Below are rationales used for imperialism. Pick two of the statements to analyze.•To get valuable resources like tea, silver, and opium•To control important trade routes•To spread European culture and education•To show national pride and power•To control foreign markets and make money•To stop rebellions and keep order•To spread Christianity•To change local cultures to be more like Europe•To usea cheap labor force2.For eachof the two statements you’ve chosen, explain whether it shows a motive, a goal, or both—and back it up with evidence from the materials in this lesson.Here are some definitions to help you out:Amotiveis the reason whya person or group takes action—what drives them to do something.A goalis what they hope to achieve—the outcome or result they’re aiming for.Sometimes, a motive and a goal can be the same—what someone wants might also be what drives them. Your job is to think carefully and explain your reasoning!
WORLD HISTORY PROJECTORIGINS / LESSON 7.10OPENERMOTIVE, GOAL, OR BOTH?2Statement 1:________________________________________________________Which does this statement represent? Circle your answer,and then defend your selection.Motive?Goal?BothStatement 2:________________________________________________________Which does this statement represent? Circle your answer, and then defend your selection.Motive?Goal?Both