The definition of imperialism rico, guam, and the philippines on a how the united states acquired hawaii and alaska historical reasons for the united states entrance into the spanishamerican war individual contributions of significant political and military leaders. This lesson will introduce the students to the challenges of american foreign policy in the late 19th century and specifically to the political debate over whether the united states should acquire further territory andor become a europeanstyle empire. Using games to teach imperialism creates a competitive environment and students dont even realize how much they are learning as they are immersed in critical thinking and problem solving in the classroom. In 1819, the united states bought florida from spain. Finish imperialism primary documents friday, december 7 spanishamerican war notes. Henry cabot lodge, a powerful member of the senate committee on foreign relations, strongly urged the country to join the imperialist club by stating. United states imperialism map and questions worksheet with answer. Idea that the united states should expand from atlantic to pacific b. In 1898, the united states joined the cuban war for independence. By the mid1890s, the united states had developed substantial business holdings in cuba. Give eac h student a role play card great britain, germany, france, belgium, portugal and a differentcolored marker. Henry cabot lodge, alfred thayer mahan, and theodore roosevelt. The printable worksheet is set up so students can record their findings and once finished, plot the new territories on a world map. Click here for a powerpoint version of this outline.
Made as a strategic port that helped the united states become a formidable world power alfred t. For this activity you will need your large imperialism map that we started a few weeks ago. F or cities on the a sia m ap, color a larger circle around the dot. The seven years war saw the british oust the french as the dominant european force in the region. However, feel free to use a longer period of time in order to. American imperialism under teddy roosevelt us history teachers. This activity has students examine 7 instances of us expansion. American empire united states imperialism printable outline. Students use the list to create an annotated world map about imperialism. Mahan american naval officer and historian who was a highly influential exponent of sea power leading up to world war 1 thought america should gain control in the sea through its naval power to become a world power. If you recall, i asked you to keep it because we would be using it again in the future. Recognize economic, political, and cultural imperialism. In this american history lesson, 11th graders analyze a map of the united states during the age of imperialism. Site map share my lesson is a destination for educators who dedicate their time and professional expertise to provide the best education for students everywhere.
Reviewing before a test or quiz homework that goes beyond the text substitute lesson plans outside research on the topic what this imperialism in africa crossword puzzle includes. Us history imperialism mind map flashcards quizlet. Explain that they will each need to take on the role of country. Content standards 1c explain the significance of dates in u.
Using the list below, shade or color the maps to indicate which. America likes to assert its influence by inciting internal rebellions that the u. Finish imperialism primary documents friday, december 7 spanish american war notes. This search screen will allow you to search these elements, but remember it is only searching a fraction of the collections. Imperialism role play activity adapted from cheryl deck, oskaloosa, ks 1. Lesson 1 imperialism vocab and japan and china webpage. Imperialism simulation geography of conflict and human rights. Ap us history era 7 imperialism mapping activity ap us. In this american history lesson plan, students play a game regarding the u. Using the list below, shade or color the m aps to indicate which european nation contro lled each african or asian territory. American imperialism, power, and expansion worksheets.
Students debate the role of theodore roosevelt during this time. The age of european exploration did not end with european settlement of the americas. Activity lesson plan template and teaching resources. Us foreign policy during the age of imperialism scott fields. Then students learn about the alliance system through a map activity. Us imperialism was not like european where we openly take over by force. A portion of the holdings in these collections have been optimized to allow searching for elements within a given map, such as sea monsters, decorative borders, cartouche, or other imagery. Share my lesson members contribute content, share ideas, get educated on the topics that matter, online, 247. Free to print pdf file is this bubble map graphic organizer, with six bubbles. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
Display a blank map of the world or of the caribbean area on the overhead. Students will play the board games that were created in the previous activity. Access to lessons and resources on gilder lehrman requires a free affiliate school account. Grade 11 us history social studies louisiana believes. After the conquest of the west, the united states turned its focus to latin america and asia.
World war i map activity and main causes of wwi takes students to europe 1914 to discuss the m. By the end of this lesson, students will be able to complete the following. Gulf of mexico to what is now the northwestern united states. Write your answers to the rest of the questions on a sheet of notebook paper. Although some measure of religious practice and business activities we permitted. For more of our free educational materials on this period in american history, click here. A map activity will kick things off, followed by a discussion of the pros and cons of imperialism and a studentled debate on the subject from a nineteenth century point of view. Handouts and class materials west babylon junior high school. Instead of lecturing to students about european imperialism in africa and asia, engage students with this interactive activity. This is a great final activity to check for understanding and comprehension about african imperialism. By the end of the 19th century, the united states joined the rest of europe in its global imperialism, again citing the motivations of manifest destiny, claiming to spread civilization and democracy. Imperialism and teddy roosevelt in the late 1800s and early 1900s, many european nations and the usa began to conquer various areas around the world.
You will need to look at a map of the world to see how close the philippines are to china. In addition, the spanish had forced many cuban civilians into concentration camps. Imperialism interactive study games student handouts. American imperialism stanford history education group. This practice was called imperialism, when larger nations control weaker regions.
Imperialism outlines and powerpoints click here to print. In which modern day country was united states imperialism a factor. Imperialism simulation geography of conflict and human. Haitian, mexican and french russian revolution 20102011 russian revolution 20112012 experiencing imperialism. Which european country appears to have had the most colonial territory in africa during the age of imperialism. Students explore the era of imperialism and expansion of the united states. Monday, december 10 spanish american war lesson complete imperialism map tuesday, december 11 notes on u. Using your textbook and the information you have learned in this activity, write a paragraph 57 sentences that gives several specific examples of how the current borders in africa reflect the boundaries established by the european nations during the scramble for africa and the negative effects of imperialism on that continent.
In asia, portuguese ships established trading posts. Explain that they will each need to take on the role of country listed on their cards. United states imperialism map and questions worksheet with. The discussion questions help to connect mapped content to key concept objectives from the 20142015 revised curriculum. Reviewing the maps of alaska and hawaii from class the previous session. In 1818, the united states agreed upon the 49th parallel as its boundary with canada. No other maps from the book are needed, just thee co. Free interactive games and practice tests on the era of imperialism, for grades 712 world history teachers and students. Question 1 asks students to evaluate whether the passage provides enough evidence to draw conclusions about american attitudes about overseas expansion at the time.
Mapping imperialism of the united states in a stepbystep format with a guided powerpoint for students to use as a reference. American imperialism, power, and expansion worksheets these are our printable worksheets for the overseas expansion period in united states history. American imperialism like morale after fredericksburg, this assessment asks students to source and corroborate an editorial from a nebraska newspaper about overseas expansion. This graphic organizer is a great front loading or ending activity for american. Native americans in the eastern continental united states developed moundbuilding cultures early in north american history. How does the 1914 map differ from a modern map of africa. Imperialism annotated map activity world history lessons. This activity will engage your students as they research territorial acquisitions from 1870 to 1930.
This bundle includes a version of this lecture in keynote mac, powerpoint pc, and pdf format for users of every operating system. Imperialism course map and documents philosophy world war i world war iiall lessons are files named lp modern genocide imperialism revolutions. Foreign policy during the age of imperialism scott fields mckeel academy of technology i. Have your students chart the growth of america as a world power. Write colonialism on one side and imperialism on the other. In the 1880s and 1890s, hundreds of african americans were lynched in the united states. Their arguments often reflected a social darwinist emphasis on survival of the fittest.