Author Archives: Erin Connors

1.) Bell Work:Describe the Boxer Rebellion.Who was involved?Where did it happen?What happened?What was the outcome? 2.) Together we analyzed the Open Door Notes (Policy) and the Roosevelt Corollary in a primary source analysis assignment. American Imperialism ReadingsAmerican Imperialism Questions This … Continue reading →

1.) Bell Work:p. 349 Geography Skillbuilder Questions 1 & 2 p. 356 Geography Skillbuilder Questions 1 & 2 2.) Complete the Chapter 10 Section 3 Chart and question in class.

1.) Bell Work:– Identify two pieces of yellow journalism discussed in class.– Explain how these two yellow journalism pieces led to the Spanish-American War. 2.) Yellow Journalism articles. We read and annotated 2 brief articles about the U.S.S. Maine explosion. … Continue reading →

1.) Bell Work:– Identify the two important figures in this political cartoon.– Identify the underlying theme of the cartoon. – How do you feel about the idea conveyed in the cartoon that the U.S. does not respect the sovereignty of … Continue reading →

1.) Bell Work:– Describe what is happening in the political cartoon.– Identify the artists reasoning for depicting Cuba as a weak individual in need of Uncle Sam’s protection. – How would you feel as a Cuban citizen in the midst of … Continue reading →

1.) Bell Work:Answer the questions based on the image below.– Identify the main theme of the political cartoon.– Why do you think the artist chose to illustrate Uncle Sam’s growth from a child to an adult with an accompanying timeline? – … Continue reading →

1.) Bell Work:– What is “Seward’s folly”?– Describe in detail how the U.S. acquired Hawaii. Think about…How was the Queen overthrown?What was Sanford B. Dole’s role?How was it finally annexed? 2.) Create a Tree Map like the image below. Take … Continue reading →

1.) Bell Work:Under yesterday’s notes defining imperialism answer these questions:– What 3 factors fueled new American imperialism? (p. 343)– Do you think America is still imperialistic today? Give an example or evidence to support your claim. I am checking today’s … Continue reading →

1.) Bell Work:p. 345 Geography Skillbuilder Questions 1 & 2p. 344 Interpreting Graphs Skillbuilder Questions 1 & 2 2.) Imperialism Brainstorm!– In your notes brainstorm everything you can remember about imperialism in 2 minutes. – Turn to your partner, take turns … Continue reading →

1.) Bell Work:What did you do to prepare for the test BEFORE receiving the Study Guide? What else did you do to prepare for the test? Were your methods successful? Why or why not? What steps will you take to make sure you’re … Continue reading →