This activity explores and examines the background and impact of Woodrow Wilson’s opinion on Moral Diplomacy. Students will analyze Wilson’s point of view and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. Included in this resource: Woodrow Wilson on Moral Diplomacy POV with scaffolding questions Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

This activity explores and examines the background and impact of General John J. Pershing and the Mexican Revolution. Students will analyze Pershing’s life and point of view and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. Included in this resource: John J. Pershing on the Mexican Revolution POV with scaffolding questions Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

This activity explores and examines the background and impact of Pancho Villa and the Mexican Revolution. Students will analyze Villa’s life and point of view and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. Included in this resource: Pancho Villa on the Mexican Revolution POV with scaffolding questions Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

What was President Wilson’s moral diplomacy? This activity examines the background and impact of Wilson’s moral diplomacy. 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: Moral diplomacy reading passage with scaffolding questions Woodrow Wilson “Speech on Moral Diplomacy” primary source excerpt with scaffolding questions Woodrow Wilson on moral diplomacy POV with scaffolding questions Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★ Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

Why did President Wilson’s moral diplomacy lead to conflict with Pancho Villa and affect U.S.-Mexico relations during the Mexican Revolution? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the Mexican Revolution. 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 - General John J. Pershing primary source political cartoon analysis with scaffolding questions The Mexican Revolution and Pancho Villa reading passage with scaffolding questions Pancho Villa on the Mexican Revolution POV with scaffolding questions John J. Pershing on the Mexican Revolution POV with scaffolding questions James Monroe on the Roosevelt Corollary POV with scaffolding questions Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the U.S. involvement in the Mexican Revolution impact relations between the two countries and shape future U.S. foreign policy in Latin America? Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★ Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

How did the Roosevelt Corollary change the role of the United States in Latin America, and why did President Roosevelt believe this change was necessary? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine. 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 - “Hands Off!” 1904 primary source political cartoon analysis with scaffolding questions The Roosevelt Corollary reading passage with scaffolding questions Analyzing the Roosevelt Corollary primary source text excerpt with scaffolding questions Theodore Roosevelt on the Roosevelt Corollary POV with scaffolding questions James Monroe on the Roosevelt Corollary POV with scaffolding questions Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the Roosevelt Corollary impact the relationship between the United States and Latin American countries, and why did it lead to tension in the region? Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★ Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

Why did the United States want control over the Panama Canal, and how did building the canal affect both Panama and global trade? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the construction of the Panama Canal for the United States, Panama, and its workers. 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 Man Behind the Shovel” primary source Puck political cartoon analysis with scaffolding questions The Panama Canal reading passage with scaffolding questions Working the Panama Canal POV with scaffolding questions Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the construction of the Panama Canal change the relationship between the United States and Latin American countries, and why was this important for global trade? Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★ Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

This activity explores and examines the background and impact of Joseph Pulitzer and yellow journalism during the imperialism era. Students will analyze Pulitzer’s life and point of view and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. Included in this resource: Joseph Pulitzer POV with scaffolding questions Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

This activity explores and examines the background and impact of William Randolph Hearst and yellow journalism during the imperialism era. Students will analyze Hearst’s life and point of view and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. Included in this resource: William Randolph Hearst POV with scaffolding questions Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! 2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

This activity explores and examines the background and impact of Jose Marti during the imperialism era. Students will analyze Marti’s life and point of view and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. Included in this resource: Jose Marti POV with scaffolding questions Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

This activity explores and examines the background and impact of Secretary of State John Hay and the Open Door Policy during the imperialism era. Students will analyze Hay’s life and point of view and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. Included in this resource: John Hay POV with scaffolding questions Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

This activity explores and examines the background and impact of Queen Lili’uokalani during the imperialism era. Students will analyze Queen Lili’uokalani’s life and point of view and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. Included in this resource: Queen Lili’uokalani POV with scaffolding questions Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

This activity explores and examines the background and impact of Commodore Matthew Perry during the imperialism era. Students will analyze Perry’s life and point of view and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. Included in this resource: Commodore Matthew Perry POV with scaffolding questions Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

This activity explores and examines the background and impact of William H. Seward and Seward’s Folly during the imperialism era. Students will analyze Seward’s life and point of view and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. Included in this resource: William H. Seward POV with scaffolding questions Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

Why did the American Anti-Imperialist League strongly oppose U.S. imperialism, and how did they believe it conflicted with the principles of American democracy? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the Anti-Imperialist League and the Platt Amendment. 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 - Platt Amendment primary source quote analysis with scaffolding questions Expansionism Expands reading passage with scaffolding questions Platform of the American Anti-Imperialist League primary source excerpt with scaffolding questions Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the arguments of the American Anti-Imperialist League influence public opinion about U.S. expansion and imperialism, and why were their views important in shaping debates about American foreign policy? Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★ Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

How did the Treaty of Paris 1898 change the role of the United States in the world? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the 1898 Treaty of Paris ending the Spanish-American War. 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 - “Uncle Sam” 1899 expansion primary source political cartoon Washington Evening Star analysis with scaffolding questions The Treaty of Paris 1898 reading passage with scaffolding questions Exploring the Four Treaties of Paris comparing and contrasting activity with rubric Timeline World Map Venn diagram Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: Why did the 1898 Treaty of Paris lead to a debate over American imperialism, and how did it impact the United States’ influence in other countries? Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★ Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

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) ★ Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

This activity explores and examines the background and impact of Teddy Roosevelt and the Rough Riders and the Battle of San Juan Hill. Students will analyze Roosevelt’s life in the Rough Riders and point of view and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. Included in this resource: Theodore Roosevelt Rough Riders POV with scaffolding questions Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

Why did tensions between the United States and the Philippines escalate after the Spanish-American War, and how did this lead to the Philippine-American War? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the American fleet to the Philippines in 1898. 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 - “Great Sea Victory for America!” primary source newspaper analysis with scaffolding questions Dewey in the Philippines reading passage with scaffolding questions Letter to a Historical Figure (Dewey or Aguinaldo) activity with student rubric Commodore George Dewey POV with scaffolding questions Emilio Aguinaldo POV with scaffolding questions Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the U.S. involvement in the Philippines after the Spanish-American War impact the future of the Philippines and its path to independence? Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★ Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

This activity explores and examines the background and impact of Filipino rebellion leader Emilio Aguinaldo and the Battle of Manila Bay during the imperialism era. Students will analyze Aguinaldo’s life and point of view and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. Included in this resource: Emilio Aguinaldo POV with scaffolding questions Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.