Unit 2 Overview

Unit 2 Overview

Imperialism and World War I

Unit 2a: Expansion

• American Imperialism

• New Approaches to Diplomacy

Open Ended

What are some ways America expands and builds an empire?

Multiple Select

What are some parts of the world that become part of the American Empire post-Civil War, but pre-World War I?

• China

• Cuba

• Jamaica

• Guam

• Phillipines

Poll

Should America have pursued expansion?

• Yes

• No

Poll

How should America pursue working with other nations?

• Show strength so they fear you

• Be kind and give aid

• Invest in their businesses

• Be a strong moral example for democracy

Unit 2b: World War I

• US Enters World War I

• World War I

• The Homefront

• Impact of World War I

Open Ended

What do you know about World War I?

Multiple Select

Who was America fighting during WWI?

• Russia

• England

• Japan

• Germany

• Austro-Hungary

Open Ended

What do you hope to learn about in this unit?