Unit+12+-+America+Emerges+As+A+Global+Power+11-12

__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 - American and the Spanish-American War (Block B - Tues., Feb. 7th, Block F - Tues., Feb. 8th)__
1. Read pg. 669-696 from American Pageant
 * 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 - American and World War I (Block B - Thurs., Feb. 9th, Block F - Fri., Feb. 10th)__
1. Read pg. 734-745 from American Pageant 2. Answer the following prompt in a single sentence of no more than 50 words: "Was the US reversing its fundamental principles that it was founded on by engaging in imperialistic efforts in the late 19th Century and early 20th Century? Why or why not?" Upload this to Turnitin.com
 * 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 #3 - Post World War I America (Block B - Mon., Feb 13th, Block F - Tues., Feb. 14th)__
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