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. Made as a strategic port that helped the united states become a formidable world power alfred t. Native americans in the eastern continental united states developed moundbuilding cultures early in north american history. For this activity you will need your large imperialism map that we started a few weeks ago. In this american history lesson, 11th graders analyze a map of the united states during the age of imperialism. In which modern day country was united states imperialism a factor. 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. Reviewing the maps of alaska and hawaii from class the previous session. Henry cabot lodge, a powerful member of the senate committee on foreign relations, strongly urged the country to join the imperialist club by stating. Using the list below, shade or color the maps to indicate which. Lesson summary summary when the united states defeated spain in the spanishamerican war of 1898, it became more than a respected. Have your students chart the growth of america as a world power. Imperialism annotated map activity world history lessons. Imperialism role play activity adapted from cheryl deck, oskaloosa, ks 1.
F or cities on the a sia m ap, color a larger circle around the dot. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. In 1818, the united states agreed upon the 49th parallel as its boundary with canada. Us history imperialism mind map flashcards quizlet. The printable worksheet is set up so students can record their findings and once finished, plot the new territories on a world map. American imperialism graphic organizer with images. By the mid1890s, the united states had developed substantial business holdings in cuba.
Using the list below, shade or color the m aps to indicate which european nation contro lled each african or asian territory. 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. Students explore the era of imperialism and expansion of the united states. America likes to assert its influence by inciting internal rebellions that the u.
Explain that they will each need to take on the role of country. Imperialism interactive study games student handouts. For more of our free educational materials on this period in american history, click here. By the end of this lesson, students will be able to complete the following. Students will play the board games that were created in the previous activity. In 1819, the united states bought florida from spain. This is a great final activity to check for understanding and comprehension about african imperialism.
Finish imperialism primary documents friday, december 7 spanish american war notes. Henry cabot lodge, alfred thayer mahan, and theodore roosevelt. Which european country appears to have had the most colonial territory in africa during the age of imperialism. American imperialism, power, and expansion worksheets these are our printable worksheets for the overseas expansion period in united states history. The age of european exploration did not end with european settlement of the americas.
Activity lesson plan template and teaching resources. Imperialism simulation geography of conflict and human. Write colonialism on one side and imperialism on the other. Grade 11 us history social studies louisiana believes. 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. Us foreign policy during the age of imperialism scott fields. United states imperialism map and questions worksheet with. If you recall, i asked you to keep it because we would be using it again in the future. Although some measure of religious practice and business activities we permitted. You will need to look at a map of the world to see how close the philippines are to china. Free interactive games and practice tests on the era of imperialism, for grades 712 world history teachers and students.
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. Display a blank map of the world or of the caribbean area on the overhead. How does the 1914 map differ from a modern map of africa. The seven years war saw the british oust the french as the dominant european force in the region. In addition, the spanish had forced many cuban civilians into concentration camps. Write your answers to the rest of the questions on a sheet of notebook paper.
Access to lessons and resources on gilder lehrman requires a free affiliate school account. World war i map activity and main causes of wwi takes students to europe 1914 to discuss the m. In the 1880s and 1890s, hundreds of african americans were lynched in the united states. This search screen will allow you to search these elements, but remember it is only searching a fraction of the collections. American imperialism stanford history education group. This graphic organizer is a great front loading or ending activity for american. No other maps from the book are needed, just thee co. Give eac h student a role play card great britain, germany, france, belgium, portugal and a differentcolored marker.
Gulf of mexico to what is now the northwestern united states. In asia, portuguese ships established trading posts. Foreign policy during the age of imperialism scott fields mckeel academy of technology i. The discussion questions help to connect mapped content to key concept objectives from the 20142015 revised curriculum. Content standards 1c explain the significance of dates in u. Question 1 asks students to evaluate whether the passage provides enough evidence to draw conclusions about american attitudes about overseas expansion at the time.
Recognize economic, political, and cultural imperialism. American imperialism like morale after fredericksburg, this assessment asks students to source and corroborate an editorial from a nebraska newspaper about overseas expansion. 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. Mexican war ended with the united states taking land that became the. Explain that they will each need to take on the role of country listed on their cards. After the conquest of the west, the united states turned its focus to latin america and asia. Students debate the role of theodore roosevelt during this time. In this american history lesson plan, students play a game regarding the u. This practice was called imperialism, when larger nations control weaker regions. Their arguments often reflected a social darwinist emphasis on survival of the fittest. 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 1898, the united states joined the cuban war for independence. Idea that the united states should expand from atlantic to pacific b.
Monday, december 10 spanish american war lesson complete imperialism map tuesday, december 11 notes on u. 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. 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. 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. Haitian, mexican and french russian revolution 20102011 russian revolution 20112012 experiencing imperialism. American imperialism, power, and expansion worksheets. Imperialism outlines and powerpoints click here to print. Then students learn about the alliance system through a map activity.
Mapping imperialism of the united states in a stepbystep format with a guided powerpoint for students to use as a reference. Therefore it had an economic stake in the fate of the country. Click here for a powerpoint version of this outline. Free to print pdf file is this bubble map graphic organizer, with six bubbles. Imperialism course map and documents philosophy world war i world war iiall lessons are files named lp modern genocide imperialism revolutions. Finish imperialism primary documents friday, december 7 spanishamerican war notes. This bundle includes a version of this lecture in keynote mac, powerpoint pc, and pdf format for users of every operating system. American imperialism under teddy roosevelt us history teachers. United states imperialism map and questions worksheet with answer. Ap us history era 7 imperialism mapping activity ap us. Handouts and class materials west babylon junior high school.
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. American empire united states imperialism printable outline. Us imperialism was not like european where we openly take over by force. However, feel free to use a longer period of time in order to. Students use the list to create an annotated world map about imperialism. Instead of lecturing to students about european imperialism in africa and asia, engage students with this interactive activity. Share my lesson members contribute content, share ideas, get educated on the topics that matter, online, 247.
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