What are major causes of War? Some common answers from high school students would include: "desire for independence" "escape from tyranny" "defense of homeland" or "protection of home and property." How many students would include "rivalry for resources" in their response?
Yet, this is precisely the cause of many major conflicts including Japanese Imperialism in WWII, the Persian Gulf War of 1991, and the Sudanese Civil War, which continues today. Students are encouraged to think critically about the role that "resource rivalry" has played, and will continue to play, in global conflicts.
The learner will ultimately predict potential resource conflicts, and create a letter calling our American leaders to action.
Yet, this is precisely the cause of many major conflicts including Japanese Imperialism in WWII, the Persian Gulf War of 1991, and the Sudanese Civil War, which continues today. Students are encouraged to think critically about the role that "resource rivalry" has played, and will continue to play, in global conflicts.
The learner will ultimately predict potential resource conflicts, and create a letter calling our American leaders to action.
Resource Rivalry Home Page 1. Anticipatory Set 2. Japanese Imperialism DBQ 3. Persian Gulf War DBQ 4. Sudanese Civil War 5. Resource Rivalry Fakebook Page 6. Resource Rivalry Work Cited Page