Monroe Doctrine - A Primary Source Analysis Lesson

Monroe Doctrine
Aim: How did the Monroe Doctrine affect the United States?
FOR GOOGLE CLASSROOM

Included in this resource:
• Cover Page
• Political Cartoon Do Now Analysis
• The Monroe Doctrine Background reading passage
• The Monroe Doctrine primary source document with vocabulary explained
• Scaffolding questions corresponding to primary source document
• Analyzing the Monroe Doctrine graphic organizer
• Application/Closing/Higher Order Thinking Questions
• Answer Key for Teachers

Students will analyze the close-reading passage and primary source document to understand the background and principles of the Monroe Doctrine. They will study James Monroe and the surrounding issues pertaining to the writing of the doctrine. Students will complete the graphic organizer(s) based on the reading and knowledge of Social Studies.

Adheres to Social Studies Common Core Standards - research, application, literacy, vocabulary, analyzing primary source documents, creating arguments with evidence

Differentiation: cooperative {students may work in pairs/groups according to teacher's discretion for scaffolding questions and graphic organizers}; students argue their opinions and make predictions using relevant examples and details from the lesson and their knowledge of social studies.

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