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AN EMERGING WORLD POWER 18901917

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Date10/28-11/1/13

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1. The Roots of Imperialism 2. The Spanish-American War

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SS.912.a.3.9 SS.912.3.12 SS.912.3.10 SS.912.4.1

Section Objectives
Identify the key factors that prodded American to expand. Explain how the United States took its first steps toward increased global power. Summarize the chain of events leading up to the U.S. annexation of Hawaii. Explain the causes of the Spanish-American War. Identify the major battles of the war. Describe the consequences of the war, including the debate over imperialism. Focus Question: How and why did the United States take a more active role in world affairs? What were the causes and effects of the Spanish-American War?

Build Background Knowledge Preview the chapter and remind students that the United States played a small role in world affairs for most of its early history. Set a Purpose Have students discuss the Witness History Selection. Point out the Section Focus Question, and have students fill in the Note Taking graphic organizer. Preview Key Terms Preview the sections Key Terms.

The Causes of Imperialism Explain how economic, military, and nationalistic factors stimulated imperialism. Americas First Steps Toward World Power Discuss how trade and land purchases increased United States influence in the world. The United States Acquires Hawaii Explain the series of events that led to the acquisition of Hawaii. Causes of the War Discuss how the Cuban rebellion and the Yellow Press influenced the decision to enter the Spanish-American War. American Troops Battle the Spanish Discuss U.S. military leaders and describe battles in the Philippines and Cuba. Effects of the War Explore the political debates surrounding the Treaty of Paris and the new U.S. role in world politics.

Assess Progress Evaluate student comprehension with the chapter Assessment. Extend

Students will work on web lessons on www.weblessons.com/student

Extend Have students research and answer questions on www.thelearningodyssey.com. Have students use The Remind 101 program to get updates from the teacher.

Have students use their teachers online website for more information.
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