Unit+III+-+American+Imperialism

__Unit III__

** A. Create a Unit III page, then answer: **

 * 1) ====What is the role of the United States in the world today?====
 * 2) ====What do you think its role should be?====
 * 3) ====Where does the United States have troops in the world today? How many countries? What does this tell us about the role of America in the world?====
 * 4) ====How many countries have at least one McDonald's? What does this tell us about America's role in the world?====
 * 5) ====What other information can help us understand America's role in the world? Research aspects that might help us get a better picture (trade info, U.S. deficit, owed $ to other countries, other U.S. businesses overseas, U.S. aid to other countries, etc)====



**__OPENER (part 2)__**: Using your thoughts and some internet research, put the 3 pieces of information above into context:

 * 1) ====What is "Remember the Maine" actually all about?====
 * 2) ====When did the U.S. go to war with Spain?====
 * 3) ====Why would John Hay call it a "splendid little war"?====

C. The title of Unit III is American Imperialism

 * ==What does __imperialism__ mean?==
 * ==What are the main reasons that countries engage in imperialism?==
 * ==Where has America practiced imperialism? Make a list of places. (Use the 4th map below to help)==
 * ==Do you agree with the practice of imperialism?==

Unit III Objectives
By the end of Unit III, I will be able to...
 * 1) Define imperialism and identify and describe the key motivations for its practice.
 * 2) Explain the causes, course, and consequences of Spanish-American War
 * 3) Analyze the effects of "yellow journalism" on the events surrounding the S-A War.
 * 4) Discuss the reasons for and against the US acquisition of new lands.
 * 5) Complete thorough and thoughtful 2-column notes.
 * 6) Create a Google Map.
 * 7) Create a Google Presentation (powerpoint).



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Spain's Empire from the 1500s to the 1800s

[[image:http://www.alamo.edu/pac/faculty/pmyers/hist1302/imperialismUS.jpg]]
=E. Research the Spanish American War=
 * Take notes as you research (and make sure to keep track of your sources). REMEMBER WHAT 2-COLUMN NOTES ARE SUPPOSED TO LOOK LIKE! Use the links below and others (Wikipedia can be used) to get your information. Make sure your notes include causes, the course of the war, and the consequences. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A LEFT COLUMN FULL OF GOOD THOUGHTS!
 * Embed your notes into your notebook.

=F. Create a Google Presentation on the Spanish American War=


 * Create a Google Presentation that deals with the 5 Ws - when, who, where, why, and what happened. The Google Presentation can be done in pairs. It should have at least 7 slides including a title slide, the 5 Ws, and a conclusion slide. It should include pictures and look impressive.
 * Embed your presentation into your notebook.

=G. Focus on Yellow Journalism=
 * ==** In your notebook, define Yellow Journalism and explain its role in the S-A War. Provide an example. **==
 * == Add a slide on YJ to your Google Presentation. ==

=H. Create a Google Map=

Sign in to your Google account. Click on MAPS, then on MY MAPS, then on CREATE NEW MAP.

Title the map "The Spanish American War"
Add a placemark and label for each place related to the Spanish-American War: For each place, add a brief description about how it was involved in the Spanish-American War and/or U.S. imperial control.
 * America
 * Spain
 * Cuba
 * Puerto Rico
 * Guam
 * The Philippines

Embed the Google Map into your notebook.





__ Processing Assignment __ – pairs – perspective work

1. Republican President Theodore Roosevelt

2. Democratic Anti-imperialist William Jennings Bryan

*It is 1904. The U.S. is about to begin construction of the Panama Canal, the year after signing the treaty with the Panamanians to be able to do so. Each pair of students will decide who will take on the perspective of Roosevelt and who will take on the perspective of Bryan. Each student will prepare a brief speech from their figure’s perspective.

**Your speech should discuss U.S. foreign policy. Remember, it is 1904. Your speech should include your thoughts on the planned Panama Canal, your recap and assessment of America’s recent imperial activities, your thoughts on America’s place in the world, your outlook on imperialism, and plans for the future along with and after the building of the canal.**


 * First, discuss ideas with your partner for points you will want to make and outline plans for the speech – recap the key events of American imperialism from the years leading up to 1904. Then, write a first draft of the speech. Then, reread it and edit it. Then, have your partner read yours and give you feedback. Then, edit your speech again and make sure it is thorough, thoughtful, clear, and impressive.

President Obama speech on Libya - March 28, 2011

=I. Cartoon Analysis=

= The Fruits of Imperialism =

3. What is the cartoonist's POV?
Overview of the Spanish-American War (scroll down to where it says __United States__ and __The War__) 2nd Overview of the S-A War The Sinking of the USS Maine
 * __Remember the Maine!__**
 * __Yellow Journalism overview__**
 * __The Buffalo Soldiers in the S-A War - summary__**
 * __Youtube- Buffalo Soldier - Bob Marley song__**
 * __Youtube - Hearst's legacy (3 mins)__**
 * __Youtube - Overview of the S-A War (8 mins)__**
 * __Video - debate over the Philippines and American expansionism__**
 * __Video - Overview of American Imperialism - part 1__**
 * __Animated Atlas - history of U.S. expansion__**

U.S. imperialism in the Middle East since the 1970s - critical of U.S. (5 mins)

UbD page for USII - includes cartoons

The Panama Canal

 * [[image:http://www.blacksover40.org/Panama_Canal.jpg width="332" height="260"]] || [[image:http://zouchmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/panama_canal-photoatlas.com_.jpg width="252" height="450"]] || [[image:http://www.bestourism.com/img/items/big/1183/Panama-Canal-in-Panama_Panama-Canal-view_4366.jpg width="448" height="325"]] ||
 * [[image:http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/willow/panama-canal0.gif]] || [[image:http://withfriendship.com/images/e/23363/of-the-panama-canal-zone.jpg width="436" height="266"]] || [[image:http://www.topnews.in/files/panama.colombia.gif width="259" height="271"]] ||



Panama Canal video (54 mins)

[] brief, good history [] fast-paced motion of locks, water levels [] “digging the panama canal” folk song over images