Essential QuestionsWhat causes countries to expand? In what ways did imperialism affect American economy, politics and society? How did American Industry lead to American Imperialism? What role did the press play in the Spanish-American War? How did each president approach imperialism differently? What role did the press play in the Spanish-American War? Warm-UpCrash Course Scavenger HuntWe're going to do a Scavenger hunt of sorts through Crash Course. Each group will have certain words they are looking for. These are written on the board. Take about 5 minutes and familiarize yourself with these words. Write them in your composition book. If you do not know what a word means or who that person is, then you need to look them up right quick. As we watch the video, you will listen for your words.
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Literacy Essentials -- The US enters WWISeven Goals of American HistoryYour goal for this assignment is to read over the list of the 7 Goals of American History II and choose which goal BEST relates to the Progressive Era. Explain your choice. (AT LEAST 3 sentences) Post in the DISCUSSION BOARD on SCHOOLOGY.
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Essential QuestionsWhat causes countries to expand? In what ways did imperialism affect American economy, politics and society? How did American Industry lead to American Imperialism? What role did the press play in the Spanish-American War? How did each president approach imperialism differently? Warm-UpShould the United States Annex the Philippines? In the Treaty of Paris of 1898, Spain ceded control of the Philippine Islands to the United States. Americans were divided over whether the United States should give the Filipinos their independence or become an imperial power by annexing the Philippines. Supporters of annexation argued the United States would benefit economically and the Filipinos would benefit from exposure to American values and principles. Opponents, however, considered it hypocritical for the United States, with its own colonial past, to become an imperial nation. 1. Making Inferences According to Albert Beveridge, why is annexation of the Philippines an honorable decision? 2. Recognizing Bias What does Beveridge think of the people of the Philippines? 3. Analyzing What are William Jennings Bryan’s two main criticisms of imperialism? 4. Drawing Conclusions After studying both sides of the issue, who do you think was right? Explain. VocabularyOpen Door Notes — message sent by secretary of state John Hay in 1899 to Germany, Russia, Great Britain, France, Italy & Japan asking the countries not to interfere with US trading rights in China. Boxer Rebellion — 1899 rebellion in Beijing, China started by a secret society of Chinese who opposed the "foreign devils". The rebellion was ended by British troops. Panama Canal — a ship canal 40 miles long across the Isthmus of Panama built by the United States (1904-1914) Big Stick Policy — A policy enacted by President Roosevelt that encouraged being peaceful in making resolutions but use force if necessary. Roosevelt Corollary — Addition to the Monroe Doctrine asserting America's right to intervene in Latin American affairs Dollar Diplomacy — Foreign Policy idea by Taft to make countries dependent on the U.S. by heavily investing in their economies Missionary Diplomacy — Woodrow Wilson's policy contingent on the belief that it was America's responsibility and destiny to spread its institutions and values to the far corners of the globe Pancho Villa — A mixture of bandit and Robin Hood. He challenged Carranza and punished the gringos. Tried to provoke a war between Wilson and Carranza. Spheres of Influence — Areas in which countries have some political and economic control but do not govern directly (ex. Europe and U.S. in China) Anti-Imperialist League — A group of anti imperialists that advocated for isolationism. Last Night's HomeworkLet's go over it. NotesImperialism: For and AgainstWith your partner, click the link below. Follow the instructions on the Slides presentation. Submit it on Schoology. Literacy Essentials -- The United States Enters World War IExit Ticket -- Mini QuizEssential QuestionsWhat causes countries to expand? In what ways did imperialism affect American economy, politics and society? How did American Industry lead to American Imperialism? What role did the press play in the Spanish-American War?
Last Night's Literacy EssentialsLet's go over them! NotesAge of Imperialism Maps!You will receive two handouts. One handout contains two maps: Put your name on this handout. The other one has the instructions for this activity. DO NOT WRITE ON THE INSTRUCTION SHEET. If you write on my instruction sheet, I will never, EVER, give you candy ever again. DO NOT WRITE ON THIS! You will have until the end of class to complete this assignment. Literacy EssentialsExit Ticket -- AmericanLipp210Essential QuestionsWhat causes countries to expand? In what ways did imperialism affect American economy, politics and society? How did American Industry lead to American Imperialism? What role did the press play in the Spanish-American War? Warm-UpYellow Journalism — Journalism that exploits, distorts, or exaggerates the news to create sensations and attract readers DeLome Letter — Considered a cause of the Spanish-American War - letter from the Spanish ambassador criticizing President McKinley which was published in the Hearst newspaper USS Maine — Ship that explodes off the coast of Cuba in Havana harbor and helps contribute to the start of the Spanish-American War "Remember the Maine” — Spanish-American War slogan after the Maine was sunk near Cuba Battle of San Juan Hill — Main battle in Cuba during Spanish American War. US, with Roughriders, crush Spanish Rough Riders — Volunteer regiment of US Cavalry led by Teddy Roosevelt during the Spanish American War Teller Amendment — April 1896 - U.S. declared Cuba free from Spain, but this amendment disclaimed any American intention to annex Cuba Platt Amendment — Legislation that severely restricted Cuba's sovereignty and gave the US the right to intervene if Cuba got into trouble Spanish American War StationsYou will divide into four groups and circle through 4 stations. Complete the activities at each station. You will have 13 minutes for each station. A timer will be kept on the board. You will need to work efficiently! You will answer the questions in your composition book. Literacy EssentialsExit TicketEssential QuestionsWhy do countries expand? How do countries expand? VocabularyCopy in your composition book. 10 words or less. Imperialism -- A policy in which a strong nation seeks to dominate other countries poitically, socially, and economically. Isolationism -- A policy of avoiding political or military involvement with other countries Manifest Destiny -- 1800s belief that Americans had the right to spread across the continent. Annexation -- The adding of a region to the territory of an existing political unit. Alfred Thayer Mahan -- Navy officer whose ideas on naval warfare and the importance of sea-power changed how America viewed its navy White Man's Burden -- A poem by British poet Rudyard Kipling commenting on American imperialism. It created a phrase used by imperialists to justify the imperialistic actions the U.S. took. Seward's Folly -- A term which referred to Alaska upon purchase from the Russian Empire, directed by William Seward William McKinley -- 25th president responsible for Spanish-American War, Philippine-American War, and the Annexation of Hawaii, imperialism. Is assassinated by an anarchist Queen Lilioukalani -- The Hawaiian queen who was forced out of power by a revolution started by American business interests. Intro to ImperialismFor our introduction to imperialism, you and your partner will need to follow the instructions on this Google Presentation. This is a group homework assignment. When you are finished with this, you will need to share it with me and that will equate submitting it. If you did it for homework, I'll give you candy. If not, you have 15 minutes to complete it in class and turn it in. NotesLiteracy EssentialsExit Ticket -- AmericanLipp210Warm-UpLook over your quiz from last week. Do you have any questions? Quiz ReviewQuiz!When you are finished with the quiz, work on Memrise. West's ExpansionYou're going to need to pay attention to instructions for this activity.
Intro to ImperialismFor our introduction to imperialism, you and your partner will need to follow the instructions on this Google Presentation. This is a group homework assignment. When you are finished with this, you will need to share it with me and that will equate submitting it.
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