This US History Lesson Plan on American Imperialism covers the building of an American empire in the late 1800s, with an emphasis on the Spanish-American War. It is intended to be ready-to-use for any teacher regardless of their prior experience with the content. This lesson plan is typically intended for a 45-to-50-minute class period, though it can be easily adjusted for time.
Lesson Contains (in a downloadable .zip file):
- Daily Slides PowerPoint Presentation: Visually engaging slides for easy content delivery.
- Student Guided Notes (MS Word): Fill-in-the-blank style notes for active student participation.
- Teacher Guided Notes (MS Word): Fully completed answer key for easy reference.
- Multiple-Choice Quiz (Student Version) (MS Word): Six-question quiz for assessment, pre-test, exit slip, or review.
- Multiple-Choice Quiz (Teacher Version) (MS Word): Includes all correct answers for quick grading.
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Topics Covered:
- Acquisitions of Alaska and Midway
- U.S. annexation of Hawaii
- Cuban revolt against Spain and Jose Marti,
- The U.S.S. Maine and “Yellow Journalism”
- Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst
- The Spanish-American War
- Theodore Roosevelt’s “Rough Riders”
- Acquisition of Puerto Rico, Guam and the Philippines
- Cuban independence and U.S. protectorate status
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Slides/Pages: 40 (36 slides, 4 pages)
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Why Teachers Love This Resource:
- Extremely content-rich—provides all the details you need for an engaging class.
- Perfect for any teacher, regardless of experience.
- Substitute-friendly—comprehensive, no-prep materials included.
- Excellent for virtual learning—fully compatible with digital platforms.
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Copyright/Usage Statement:
This digital resource is my intellectual property, and all rights are reserved. Purchase of this product grants the buyer a single license for personal classroom use only. It may not be resold, distributed, or posted online in whole or in part without prior written permission.
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This 10-day **U.S. Imperialism and WW1 unit** lesson plan covers U.S. history from the age of **American imperialism** until the end of the **First World War.** This complete unit is intended to be ready-to-use for any teacher regardless of their prior experience with the content. All student documents are pre-formatted for immediate classroom use, and all answer keys are provided. **Bundle Contains (in downloadable .zip files):** * Daily Lesson Files (to be used during Days 1-8): - Each daily lesson .zip file includes a PowerPoint presentation, student guided notes, and a multiple-choice quiz. - Each lesson is ready-to-use with no prep required. All answer keys are included. * Review & Test Files (to be used during Days 9-10): - Unit Study Guide and Scavenger Hunt Review Activity for interactive student engagement. - Unit Test with 20 multiple-choice questions, many of which include documents or visuals. - Full Unit Question Bank containing 47 multiple-choice questions (for test customization). - All answer keys are included for easy and efficient grading. . . **Topics Covered By Lesson Include:** * ***Big Stick Diplomacy*** - Treaty of Portsmouth, “The Great White Fleet”, Big Stick Diplomacy, the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine, protectorates, Platt Amendment, Panama Canal, interventionism throughout Latin America * ***Start of American Imperialism*** - Imperialism (definition, metaphors used in political cartoons, goals/motivations), gaining overseas trade markets, Open Door Policy, improved defense, Admiral Alfred T. Mahan, Manifest Destiny, Social Darwinism, Anglo-Saxonism, “White Man’s Burden” * ***America Builds an Empire (Spanish American War)*** - Early U.S. acquisitions (Alaska, Midway), annexation of Hawaii, the Spanish-American War, the U.S.S. Maine, “Yellow journalism”, Theodore Roosevelt’s “Rough Riders”, outcome and impacts of the Spanish-American War * ***Major Causes of World War One*** - Militarism, alliance system (Triple Alliance, Triple Entente), nationalism, imperialism (examples including the “scramble for Africa”), assassination of Franz Ferdinand, outbreak of World War One, the main Allied and Central Powers, early U.S. neutrality * ***The USA Enters World War One*** - American connections to the Allies, unrestricted submarine warfare, R.M.S. Lusitania sinking, Sussex Pledge, the Zimmermann Telegram, Russia’s withdrawal from WW1, US entry into World War One and joining of the Allied Powers * ***WW1 on the Home Front*** - Selective Service Act, increased production, Victory/Liberty Bonds, economic impact of WW1, contributions of women, 19th Amendment, Great Migration, Anti-German sentiment, conscientious objectors at home, Espionage Act, Sedition Act, Schenck v. U.S., Debs v. U.S. * ***In the Trenches of WW1*** - American Expeditionary Force (“doughboys”), discrimination in the military, 369th Infantry Regiment (“Harlem Hellfighters”), Marcelino Serna, Ling Sau Kee, new technologies of warfare, trench warfare, attrition, surrender of Central Powers, human cost of WW1 * ***The Paris Peace Conference & Treaty of Versailles*** - Paris Peace Conference, Woodrow Wilson, Fourteen Points of Peace, the League of Nations, the Treaty of Versailles, German reparations, short and long-term impacts of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany, U.S. Senate rejection of the Treaty of Versailles, isolationism . **Slides/Pages: 407 total in bundle (341 slides, 62 pages)** . **Why Teachers Love This Resource:** - Huge savings — by purchasing this unit bundle, you save over 50% compared to buying each individual component. - Comprehensive, No-Prep Unit—everything you need in terms of content for an entire unit of instruction. - Ready-to-use materials—perfect for any teacher, experienced or new. - Great for substitutes—all the materials are pre-formatted with answer keys provided. - Ideal for virtual classrooms—easily adaptable for online teaching platforms. . **Copyright/Usage Statement:** This digital resource is my intellectual property, and all rights are reserved. Purchase of this product grants the buyer a single license for personal classroom use only. It may not be resold, distributed, or posted online in whole or in part without prior written permission.
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This **US History Lesson Plan Bundle** on **American Imperialism** includes **two lesson plans** on the rise of U.S. imperial ambitions, the Spanish-American War, and the annexation of Hawaii. These lesson plans are ready-to-use and perfect for teaching U.S. history at the high school level. Designed for a 45-50 minute class period, they can be easily adjusted to fit your teaching needs. **Lessons Included in this Bundle:** * ***Imperialism: U.S. Goals, Hawaii Annexation, Open Door Policy (40 slides, 4 pages)*** - Dive into the origins of American imperialism, Social Darwinism, the Open Door Policy, and the annexation of Hawaii. * ***Yellow Journalism & the Spanish-American War (36 slides, 4 pages)*** - Examine the events that led to the Spanish-American War, focusing on yellow journalism, the U.S.S. Maine, and U.S. territorial acquisitions. . **Slides/Pages: 84 total (76 slides, 8 pages)** . **Why Teachers Love This Resource:** - Great value: By purchasing this bundle, you **save over 15%** compared to buying each lesson individually. - Extremely content-rich: Offers in-depth coverage of many major events and topics spanning multiple days of instruction. - Perfect for any teacher: Ready-to-use materials ideal for both experienced teachers and substitutes. - Ideal for virtual classrooms: Fully adaptable to online teaching platforms with minimal preparation needed. - Time-saving: All resources are packaged together, allowing for flexible teaching with minimal prep work. . **Copyright/Usage Statement:** This digital resource is my intellectual property, and all rights are reserved. Purchase of this product grants the buyer a single license for personal classroom use only. It may not be resold, distributed, or posted online in whole or in part without prior written permission.
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