Commodore Matthew Perry, Midway Islands, U.S. in the Pacific

Why did the United States seek to expand its influence in the Pacific during the 19th century, and how did actions like Commodore Perry’s mission to Japan and the claim of the Midway Islands help achieve this goal? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the US. in the Pacific Islands. Students will analyze primary and secondary source documents. They’ll then answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge.

Included in this resource:

Do Now - Matthew Perry primary source political cartoon analysis with scaffolding questions
The United States in the Pacific reading passage with scaffolding questions
Commodore Matthew Perry POV with scaffolding questions
Primary source quote analysis with scaffolding questions
Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the United States’ actions in Japan and the Midway Islands during the 19th century impact its position as a global power in the Pacific region?
Answer key for teachers (suggested)
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