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 Readings
American Imperialism Questions
This assignment is due tomorrow, Thursday, October 9th, 2019.
Chapter 10 STUDY GUIDE for the TEST on Thursday, 10-10-19.
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. Students then worked on a graphic organizer to chart information about both articles.
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 weaker countries around the world and that they exist only as an appetizer for our colonial aspirations?
2.) Spanish-American War video
Write down:
FOUR things you already know from the video.
FOUR new things you learned from the video.
Chapter 10 Section 2 Note Taker is DUE TODAY.
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 fighting a war against Spain for independence if you were to see this cartoon?
2.) Continue working on Chapter 10 Section 2 Note Taker together. This assignment is due Thursday, 10-03-19.
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?
– Explain why the final image of Uncle Sam is drawn as a portly man holding a ship? How does this image of Uncle Sam correlate to the final image of the hands of friendship being extended to the U.S. by European nations?
2.) Begin Chapter 10 Section 2 notes on the Spanish-American War. Begin notes on the Chapter 10 Section 2 Note Taker.
Videos:
Yellow Journalism video link
Joseph Pulitzer video
Yellow Journalism podcast link
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 notes during our discussion on the Tree Map.
Please turn in your Chapter 10 Vocabulary TODAY!
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 BW!
2.) Answer the following questions as you watch the John Oliver clip on American territories:
– Name 4 U.S. territories mentioned in the video.
– What effect(s) did insular cases have in denying those living in U.S. territories the right to vote? Support your answer with evidence from the video.
1.) Bell Work:
p. 345 Geography Skillbuilder Questions 1 & 2
p. 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 sharing everything you wrote down about imperialism with each other. Write any new ideas down that you get from your partner. Put a square around the new ideas.
– Each partner group will share out one new thing about imperialism that they wrote down. Add any new information on your paper.
3.) Finish the hour by working on your Chapter 10 vocabulary Booklets. The Vocab Booklet is DUE MONDAY.
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 successful going forward?
2.) Discuss changes for better results on future tests.
3.) We will begin Chapter 10 Vocabulary Booklets today. They are DUE Monday, 09-30-19.
