Intro to Imperialism

AMERICAN
IMPERIALISM

LEARNERS CAN:

• Define American imperialism and its historical context.

• List the major causes of American Imperialism

• Essential Question

• "What does it mean for one country to have power over another?"

Open Ended

1. Describe America’s territory in 1815.

2. Describe America’s territory in 1914

3. How do you think America was able to grow their territory?

4. After looking at this picture, what is imperialism?

Labelling

Do your best to label the territories American acquired during the age of imperialism.

Drag labels to their correct position on the image

Philippines

Alaska

Hawaii

Cuba

Draw

Read each statement. Check whether you either agree OR disagree with each statement.

Open Ended

Choose one of the statements that you feel strongly about. In 2-3 sentences, explain why that statement stood out to you and why you agreed or disagreed with the statement. Make sure your explanation is clear and to the point!

WHAT IS IMPERIALISM?

Multiple Choice

What belief is tied to the concept of Manifest Destiny?

• The United States is destined to settle land out to the Pacific     Ocean

• The United States must remain isolated from foreign affairs

• The United States should not expand its territory

• The United States should focus solely on economic growth

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT one of the three factors that fueled U.S. imperialism?

• Desire for greater military strength

• Search for new markets

• Focus on agricultural expansion

Poll

Reflect on how you originally answered these questions at the beginning of class… have your opinions changed?

• Yes

• No

• Maybe? I need more information.

Open Ended

Exit Ticket:

1. Write down one new thing you learned about American imperialism.

2. Write one question you may still have from today's lesson.