Unit+12+-+Imperialism+-+12-13

__Unit Overview__
toc For well over the first century of its existence as a nation, the US remained relatively isolated from other nations. That all changes during the late 1800s as the US began to exert its influence around the world. Through the Spanish-American War and imperialistic efforts in the Pacific to involvement in the First World War, the US began to flex its military and economic strength. This unit will look at the specific actions and justifications of those actions taken by the US during this era and evaluate those decisions.

__Essential Questions__

 * Of the various reasons given to justify American imperialistic efforts, which ones are "valid"? Why?
 * Why did the US go from "isolationist" to "global police power" at this point in time?
 * Did the US have a "moral duty" to exert its influence globally during this era or where they just as oppressive as other imperial powers during this era?

__Class #1 - America and the Spanish-American War (Wednesday, February 13th)__
1. Read pg. 669-696 from American Pageant - Note: Because this class is occurring immediately after a break, you do NOT need to read this prior to class. However, you will need to have this read prior to taking the Unit Quiz at the end of this unit.
 * Prior to class, you should: **

1. Reading Q&A 2. Lecture - America as an Imperial Power (see Keynote and Addendum below)
 * In-Class Activities: **

__Class #2 - Korean War Museum Field Trip (Friday, February 15th)__
There is no specific homework for this class, so it would be a good idea to either get caught up on reading assignments or work ahead.

__Class #3 - America and World War I (Block D - Monday, February 18th, Block F - Tuesday, February 19th)__
1. Read pg. 734-745 from American Pageant
 * Prior to class, you should: **

1. Reading Q&A (For readings from both Class #1 and Class #2) 2. Read and Discuss The Whtie Man's Burden by Rudyard Kipling 3. DBQ Practice
 * In-Class Activities: **

__Class #4 - America and the Post WWI Era (Block D - Wednesday, February 19th, Block F - Thursday, February 20th)__
1. Read Chapter 30 from American Pageant 2. Complete your Unit 12 Timeline 3. Review for your multiple choice quiz
 * Prior to class, you should: **

1. Reading Q&A 2. Quiz
 * In-Class Activities: **

__Unit Resources__
Unit 12 Timeline Terms





Imperialism Quiz #1 Imperialism Quiz #2 Imperialism Terms #1 Imperialism Terms #2

World War I Quiz #1 World War I Quiz #2 World War I Terms