US History
October 9, 2015
Content Objective:
Students will demonstrate evaluation of the consequences of the Platt Amendment for both the U.S. and Cuba by writing a micro-argument.
Language Objective:
Students will read and record evidence of the consequences of the Platt Amendment for both the U.S. and Cuba by a micro-argument with the question, “Take the position of a Cuban or U.S. patriot, do you feel the U.S. was right or wrong to insist that Cuba add the Platt Amendment to its constitution?”
Bellwork:
If China were to take over Canada, how could it affect the United States?
Classwork/homework:
Answer the following questions:
- Why did Secretary of State John Hay issue the policy statements known as the Open Door Notes? What were the 3 American beliefs reflected/shown in the Open Door Notes? (p. 356-357)
- How was U.S. policy toward China different from U.S. policy toward the Philippines?
What were the reasons for that difference? (p. 355-358)
- What were the results of Roosevelt’s negotiations with the Japanese and Russians? (p.360)
- What problems did canal workers encounter in construction the canal?