The+Opium+Wars

=**A Time Traveler's Attempt to Convince the British to End the Opium Trade. (A //R.A.F.T.S//. assignment with a twist)**=

You and members of your society (create a name) have been given the task to use any sort of present day technology to present your case to the people of Britain and their leadership (Who might that be? Find out)to end the opium trade to China. You should seek to create arguments which are based on appealing to people's comprehension of contemporary issues regarding drug addiction and/or illegal trade. You will have the benefit of hind sight so you can use evidence gathered which is from before or after the era, and even from the present day. Be creative and instructive in your attempt. Remember, you are desperate to help the Chinese, just as you would be to help any people which is in a desperate situation today (think Haiti). =**Role -** members of a society that seek a more just and fair world for all people.=

=Audience - the people of Britain and its leadership=

=Format - any format you choose using modern day technology.=

=Topic - to rescue China from the scourges of addiction to opium brought to them by primarily British trade.=

=**Strong verb** - you decide what terms that ought to be used here. Be sure your language is powerful, yet diplomatic. Be sure your message is well informed and convincing.=

Due date: TBA

Grading:
 * Persuasiveness (15 marks)
 * Arguments used (have more than one basis, i.e. morals/ethics, economics, social etc.)
 * Use of contemporary and historical evidence to support your arguments.
 * Creativity (15 marks)
 * Entertaining as well as being informative.
 * Appropriate length for audience.
 * Cooperativeness (10 marks)
 * Group was able to chart a course of action.
 * Group was able to find out what ought to be done to accomplish task.
 * Distribution of responsibilities was done equitably.
 * Use of class time.
 * Evaluated other students' work in an honest way.

Groups: As per those in each block.