Would You Rather
WORLDHISTORY PROJECTORIGINS/ LESSON 7.6CLOSER“WOULD YOU RATHER?”Unless otherwise noted, this work is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Credit: “’Would You Rather?”,OER Project, www.oerproject.com/1PurposeUsing evidence to answer questions about the spread of the Industrial Revolution willhelp you weigh the impacts of industrialization on different groups of people.ProcessWouldyou rather write an essay comparing industrialization in Egypt and Japan, or play a few rounds of “Would You Rather?” Thought so! There are seven “Would You Rather?” questions below. If you’re working alone, choose any threequestions to answer in writing, and be sure to support your decision with evidence from this lesson.If you’re working with a partner, take turns asking one another a question at random until you’ve answered all seven. Make sure you’re still supporting your decisions with evidencein your discussion.•Would you rather bea small farmer during a time of industrial change in Egypt or Japan? How might your livelihood be affected in each place?•Wouldyou ratherwork in a factory in Egypt or Japan during industrialization? Which environment do you think would offer better conditions for workers?•Wouldyou ratherbe a woman experiencing the effects of industrialization in Egypt or Japan? How might your opportunities be different in each place?
WORLDHISTORY PROJECTORIGINS / LESSON 7.6CLOSER“WOULD YOU RATHER?”2•Wouldyou ratherown a business during Egypt’s industrial changes or Japan’s industrial expansion? Which situation would offer more growth potential?•Wouldyou ratherbe part of the upper class in a country like Egypt or Japan during a period of industrialization? How do you think industrialization would affect your status and influence?•Wouldyou ratherbe a young adult looking for education and career opportunities during industrializationin Egypt or Japan? Which country might offer more chances for advancement?•Wouldyou ratherlive in a rural village in Egypt or Japan as cities grow due to industrialization? How might your community be transformed?