Comparison: Egypt and Japan
WORLD HISTORY PROJECTAP/ LESSON 5.6 CLOSERCOMPARISON: EGYPT AND JAPANUnless otherwise noted, this work is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Credit: “Comparison: Egypt and Japan”, OER Project, https://www.oerproject.com/1PurposeIn this comparison activity, you’ll compare how two different nations attempted to industrialize in the nineteenth century. This activity helps you practice and refine your comparison skills. This will help you differentiate between historical events and processes, and enable you to analyze those similarities and differences to generate a more meaningful understanding of history.PracticesReading, writingIn this activity, you’ll use your close-reading skills to pull out information in each of the articles to complete the Comparison Tool. In addition to practicing your reading skills, you’ll work on your writing by crafting two thesis statements for a comparison prompt.ProcessIndustrialization began in Great Britain in the eighteenth century but soon spread to regions all over the world. By the nineteenth century, nations were attempting to industrialize quickly. Sometimes this worked and sometimes it didn’t. In this activity, you’ll look at two different nations that began industrializing in this era: Japan and Egypt. Then, you’ll evaluate the similarities and differences to craft two thesis statements.First, can you think of any reasons why attempts at industrialization might have worked well in some nations and not as well in others? Be prepared to share your answers with the class.Your teacher will either hand out or have you download the Comparison—Egypt and Japan worksheet and divide the class into small groups. Then, one half of the group will read the article “Japan’s Industrial Revolution” while the other half reads the article“Egypt’s Industrial Revolution.” You’ll work individually to read your article and answer the questions in Part 1: Identifying and Describing of the Comparison Tool, which is included in the worksheet. After you’ve answered the questions for your article,come back together with your group to complete the similarities and differences column of Part 1.After all sections in Part 1 of the tool have been answered, work with your group to use the similarities and differences identified and described in Part 1 to complete Part 2 of the tool. In Part 2, you’ll write two thesis statements in response to the following prompts:•What was the most significant similarity between Japan and Egypt’s industrial revolutions?•What was the most significant difference between Japan and Egypt’s industrial revolutions?Remember that you can use the acronym ADE (amount, depth, and endurance) to help determine historical significance. Consider if these similarities and differences affected most people in Japan and Egypt (amount); if people in Japan and Egypt were deeply affected by these similarities and differences (depth); or these similarities and differences were long lasting (endurance).Finally, you’ll use your thesis statements to individually write a paragraph response that fully answers the question How were Japan and Egypt’s Industrial Revolutions the most similar and the most different?Your teacher will collect your worksheets and paragraph responses to evaluate how your comparison skills are progressing.
WORLD HISTORY PROJECT AP / LESSON 5.6 CLOSERCOMPARISON: EGYPT AND JAPAN2Part 1: Identifying and Describing1.Write the topic of comparison at the top of the chart, and then add the cases you’re comparing and their associated time periods and locations.2.Respond to the questions in the Part 1 chart for each case you’re comparing. Use the resources provided.3.After responding to the questions for each case, identify and describe the similarities and differences between these cases.Part 2: Analyzing1.If you were going to write two essays about the similarities and/or differences you’ve identified for this topic, what are two thesis statements you might use? Write one thesis statement about similarities and one about differences.2.If required, use your thesis statements to craft a response to the comparison prompt for this activity.Topic of ComparisonPart 1: Identifying and DescribingCases You’re ComparingTime PeriodLocation
WORLD HISTORY PROJECT AP / LESSON 5.6 CLOSERCOMPARISON: EGYPT AND JAPAN3EnvironmentSimilaritiesHowdidanation’s geography and connections to networksinfluence industrialization?DifferencesEconomic/PoliticsSimilaritiesHowdideachofthese nations change the way they produced and distributed goods as they tried to industrialize?DifferencesSocialSimilaritiesHow did industrialization impact these societies?Differences
WORLD HISTORY PROJECT AP / LESSON 5.6 CLOSERCOMPARISON: EGYPT AND JAPAN4Part 2: AnalyzingThesis Statement 1: SimilaritiesThesis Statement 2: DifferencesResponse