How did Theodore Roosevelt and the Rough Riders’ actions during the Battle of San Juan Hill contribute to the United States becoming a global power? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of Teddy Roosevelt and the Rough Riders and the Battle of San Juan Hill. 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 - “The Rough Riders” primary source political cartoon Puck analysis with scaffolding questions
The Rough Riders and Fighting in the Caribbean reading passage with scaffolding questions
Teddy Roosevelt on the Rough Riders POV with scaffolding questions
Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the leadership of Teddy Roosevelt and the success of the Rough Riders at the Battle of San Juan Hill influence the United States’ position in international politics?
Answer key for teachers (suggested)
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