WARM UP. Define imperialism: What two territories did the USA initially gain using imperialism?

Size: px
Start display at page:

Download "WARM UP. Define imperialism: What two territories did the USA initially gain using imperialism?"

Transcription

1 WARM UP 1 Define imperialism: 2 What two territories did the USA initially gain using imperialism? 3 List and explain the three causes of American imperialism: Who will the USA fight an imperial war against?

2 THE SPANISH - AMERICAN WAR (1898) VS.

3 Imperial America I. The United States has already used imperialism to expand into Alaska & Hawaii II. It will now look to Cuba an island nation only 90 miles south of Florida! III. Cuba originally was a Spanish colony but fought multiple unsuccessful attempts to gain their independence A. Jose Marti (a Cuban) began another Cuban independence movement in 1895 IV. The U.S. sees an opportunity to help Cuba and to help itself

4 Background: 4 The Philippines USA Cuba

5

6 The Causes of the Spanish-American War I. U.S. Interest in Cuba & Imperialism II. III. IV. Jose Marti A Cuban Revolutionary in U.S. Yellow Journalism De Lome Letter V. Explosion of the USS Maine

7 CAUSE #1 = U.S. Interest In Cuba I. The U.S. had wanted Cuba for a long time II. III USA tried to buy Cuba from Spain Business interests: A. Sugar Cane B. RUM C. Trading Partner IV. Many Americans supported Cubans trying to free themselves from Spanish rule V. Americans supported a war with Spain to free Cubans form Spanish control

8 CAUSE #2 = Jose Marti I. Cuban Revolutionary (fighting for independence) living in exile in NY II. III. Marti gained American public support for Cuban independence American opinion was split A. Rich Americans supported Spain to protect their investments B. Other Americans enthusiastic about rebel cause Cuba Libre! IV. Marti was successful in convincing many Americans to support Cuban and go to war against Spain

9 CAUSE #3 = Yellow Journalism I. Yellow journalism is exaggerated news media stories designed to persuade readers into supporting war with Spain A. FAKE NEWS! B. Media leaders William Randolph Hearst (NY Journal) and Joseph Pulitzer (NY World) II. III. Published articles to increase war fervor against Spain A. Made American people hate the Spanish through news articles Yellow journalism convinced the American people to support the Cubans and want to go to war with Spain

10 CAUSE #4 = De Lome Letter I. President William McKinley wanted to avoid a war with Spain using diplomacy (talking problems out) A. Initially diplomacy worked B. Spain offers Cuba limited self-government II. III. IV. In Feb. of 1898: Spanish diplomat Enrique De Lome writes a letter to the Cuban government calling McKinley weak/ coward The De Lome letter was leaked to the newspapers and greatly increased anti-spain feelings in the U.S.A. U.S.A. is mad that Spain insulted our President and wanted a war

11 Cause #5 = USS Maine Explodes I. In Feb. of 1898 the USS Maine was sent to Cuban to bring Americans home II. III. IV. Feb. 15, 1898 the USS Maine mysteriously exploded in Havana harbor A. 260 Americans were killed The American media blamed the explosion of the USS Maine on the Spanish government The American public is angry with Spain and begins demanding for WAR!

12

13

14 REMEMBER THE MAINE AND TO HELL WITH SPAIN!!!! USS MAINE FUNERAL FOR USS MAINE CREW IN HAVANA

15 WAR IS DECLARED I. ON APRIL 20, 1898 THE U.S.A. OFFICIALLY DECLARED WAR ON SPAIN

16 BATTLES OF SPANISH- AMERICAN WAR (1898)

17 STEP #1 - Conquer the Philippines I. Philippines was another Spanish colony II. U.S.A. attacked Philippines one week after declaring war on Spain I. Spain -381 killed vs. US 0 killed II. American navy attacked Spanish fleet in Manila Bay, Philippines III. Filipinos join the U.S. in the fight against Spain IV. August 1898 Spanish troops in Philippines surrendered to U.S.A.

18 Philippines I. Gave US possible ports and naval bases in Asia

19 STEP #2 Attack Cuba I. The U.S. navy surrounded the Spanish fleet stationed in Cuba and blockaded (kept) them from leaving Cuba II. American troops were then sent into Cuban to fight along Cuban rebel forces against the Spanish A. U.S.A. has small professional army à large volunteer fighting force is sent to Cuba III. American troops landed in Santiago led by the Rough Riders A. U.S. volunteer cavalry unit led by Theodore Roosevelt B. The Rough Riders won a major victory at the Battle of San Juan Hill & Kettle Hill

20

21

22 STEP #3 End the War I. After victories at Kettle Hill & San Juan Hill in Cuba the U.S.A. invaded Spanish Puerto Rico II. U.S.A. had destroyed the Spanish army & navy III. August 12, 1898 Spain & U.S.A. agree to cease fire A. The actual fighting had only lasted 15 weeks IV. December 10, 1898 the Spain and the U.S.A. agree to the Treaty of Paris officially ending the war

23 The Treaty of Paris I. Cuba gained independence from Spain II. III. IV. A. Became a U.S. protectorate (American controls much of Cuban government) Spain gave the U.S.A.: A. Guam B. Puerto Rico Spain sold the U.S.A. the Philippines for $20 million The U.S.A. used imperialism to control these territories and becomes a world power!

24

25 Are You With Me??? 1 List and explain the five causes of the Spanish-American War: What three islands did the U.S.A. invade during the Spanish- American War? 1 2 3

26 Are You With Me??? 3 What treaty officially ended the Spanish-American War? 4 What territories did the U.S.A. acquire from the Spanish-American War? 5 What did the U.S.A. become as a result of the Spanish-American War?

The Spanish-American War

The Spanish-American War Ch. 10, Sect 2 The Spanish-American War In 1898, the United States goes to war to help Cuba win its independence from Spain. Revolution in Cuba From 1868 the Cuban people had struggled for independence

More information

spanish - american war funeral procession for uss maine victims

spanish - american war funeral procession for uss maine victims spanish - american war funeral procession for uss maine victims UNIT 3 - DAY 2 THE SPANISH - AMERICAN WAR IT S THE 1890S AND AMERICA IS LOOKING TO FLEX ITS MUSCLES US looks to exert its power in the Western

More information

1890 Spanish empire included: Cuba, Puerto Rico, Philippines & Guam

1890 Spanish empire included: Cuba, Puerto Rico, Philippines & Guam 1890 Spanish empire included: Cuba, Puerto Rico, Philippines & Guam Cuba Cuba tried to overthrow Spanish rule between 1868-78 After it failed some escaped to U.S. Led by poet and journalist Jose Marti

More information

IMPERIALISM AND AMERICA. U.S. II 5a; 1f, i

IMPERIALISM AND AMERICA. U.S. II 5a; 1f, i IMPERIALISM AND AMERICA U.S. II 5a; 1f, i What is Imperialism: Practiced by European nations and Japan throughout the 1800s and early 1900s. U.S, Early 1900 s. In every case, a nation would experience

More information

Spanish American War. Overview of War. Causes of Spanish- American War. Causes Leaders Timeline-Events Maps Cartoons Evaluation

Spanish American War. Overview of War. Causes of Spanish- American War. Causes Leaders Timeline-Events Maps Cartoons Evaluation Spanish American War 1 Overview of War Causes Leaders Timeline-Events Maps Cartoons Evaluation 2 Causes of Spanish- American War Imperialism Social Darwinism Yellow Journalism Militarism Industrial Revolution

More information

Station 1 Background to War & Cuban Revolution

Station 1 Background to War & Cuban Revolution Station 1 Background to War & Cuban Revolution Only 90 miles off the southern coast of Florida, the island nation of Cuba became a source of involvement for the expansionist United States. America had

More information

Spanish American War A quaint little war

Spanish American War A quaint little war Adapted from Tom Murray Foxborough History Department Spanish American War A quaint little war Imperialism The policy of extending a nation's authority by territorial acquisition or by the establishment

More information

BIG IDEA: In 1898 the United States went to war with Spain in the Spanish- American War. The United States gained territories in the Caribbean and

BIG IDEA: In 1898 the United States went to war with Spain in the Spanish- American War. The United States gained territories in the Caribbean and Ch 4.2 BIG IDEA: In 1898 the United States went to war with Spain in the Spanish- American War. The United States gained territories in the Caribbean and Pacific. In the late 1890s, Cubans rebelled against

More information

Spanish-American War. Grade Level: 4-6

Spanish-American War. Grade Level: 4-6 Spanish-American War Grade Level: 4-6 Teacher Guidelines pages 1 2 Instructional Pages pages 3 4 Activity Page pages 5 Practice Page page 6 Homework Page page 7 Answer Key page 8 9 Classroom Procedure:

More information

Unit 4: Us Imperialism and WWI

Unit 4: Us Imperialism and WWI Unit 4: Us Imperialism and WWI Quick Write How much and in what ways should the US be involved in the affairs of other countries? Expansionism would Make the US a world power increase American glory and

More information

Imperialism and America Pt.2. The Spanish American War and its Aftermath

Imperialism and America Pt.2. The Spanish American War and its Aftermath Imperialism and America Pt.2 The Spanish American War and its Aftermath Cuba Cuba became the next US target By 1825 Spain had lost most of its over sea empire. It still controlled Guam, Philippines, Cuba

More information

Chapter 18: America Claims an Empire

Chapter 18: America Claims an Empire Name: American History 8 ENRICHED Date: Mrs. Bevan Chapter 18: America Claims an Empire Isolationism: Expansionism: Imperialism: In his Farewell Address, George Washington wanted the nation to steer clear

More information

Spanish American War. Chapter 5 Section 2 Pages

Spanish American War. Chapter 5 Section 2 Pages Spanish American War { Chapter 5 Section 2 Pages 146-151 CAUSES Revolts in the Philippines and Cuba Guerilla forces fighting for Independence from Spain Spain is unwilling to give up the colonies it has

More information

SSUSH14 The student will explain America s evolving relationship with the world at the turn of the twentieth century.

SSUSH14 The student will explain America s evolving relationship with the world at the turn of the twentieth century. SSUSH14 The student will explain America s evolving relationship with the world at the turn of the twentieth century. a. Explain the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 and anti-asian immigration sentiment on

More information

To Hell With Spain. Remember the Maine

To Hell With Spain. Remember the Maine De Lôme Letter Remember The Maine Dupuy de Lôme, Spanish Ambassador to the U.S. Criticized President McKinley as weak and a bidder for the admiration of the crowd, besides being a wouldwould-be politician

More information

Imperialism- Becoming a World Power

Imperialism- Becoming a World Power Imperialism- Becoming a World Power Imperialism- What is It? Imperialism: is the economic and political domination of a strong nation over other weaker nations European nations were looking to establish

More information

The Spanish American War

The Spanish American War The Spanish American War Individual Project Fall semester 2014 R.G. What started this war? Many say that the Spanish American War was started by the unexplained sinking in Havana harbour of the battleship

More information

Chapter 10: America Claims an Empire

Chapter 10: America Claims an Empire Chapter 10: America Claims an Empire Source: The Americans Cd-Rom Overview: Global competition (especially with European nations) causes the United States to expand its influence and territory (especially

More information

Chapter 22 Lecture Outline

Chapter 22 Lecture Outline Chapter 22 Lecture Outline Seizing an American Empire 2013 W. W. Norton & Company, Inc. The Philippines Toward the New Imperialism Imperialism in a Global Context Second Industrial Revolution had generated

More information

Do Now. Grab a Reading Quiz from the front table and get started! Please make sure phones are out of sight during the quiz

Do Now. Grab a Reading Quiz from the front table and get started! Please make sure phones are out of sight during the quiz Do Now Turn your Ch. 25 Key Terms into the basket and grab a DBQ practice packet! Grab a Reading Quiz from the front table and get started! Please make sure phones are out of sight during the quiz Empire

More information

Cubans Struggle for Independence

Cubans Struggle for Independence The island of Cuba lies just 90 miles off the coast of Florida, in the Caribbean Sea. It was founded as a Spanish colony by Christopher Columbus in 1492 and later became one of the world's leading sugar

More information

CHAPTER 10 AMERICA CLAIMS AN EMPIRE

CHAPTER 10 AMERICA CLAIMS AN EMPIRE CHAPTER 10 AMERICA CLAIMS AN EMPIRE Section 1 Imperialism and America Beginning in 1867 and continuing through the century, global competition causes the United States to expand. NEXT Section1:IMPERIALISM

More information

8/5/2015. Imperialism and America. The Spanish-American War. American Expansionism. The United States Acquires Alaska. The United States Takes Hawaii

8/5/2015. Imperialism and America. The Spanish-American War. American Expansionism. The United States Acquires Alaska. The United States Takes Hawaii 8/5/05 Imperialism and America American Expansionism Global Competition Imperialism policy of extending control over weaker nations In 800s, Europeans divide up most of Africa, compete for China Japan

More information

The Americans: Reconstruction to the 21 st Century

The Americans: Reconstruction to the 21 st Century America Claims an Empire Global competition prompts the United States to expand its influence and territory, engage in conflicts around the globe, and build the Panama Canal. America Claims an Empire SECTION

More information

CHAPTER 10 AMERICA CLAIMS AN EMPIRE

CHAPTER 10 AMERICA CLAIMS AN EMPIRE CHAPTER 10 AMERICA CLAIMS AN EMPIRE Section 1 Imperialism and America Beginning in 1867 and continuing through the century, global competition causes the United States to expand. NEXT Section1:IMPERIALISM

More information

During the Spanish-American War, the United

During the Spanish-American War, the United Section 2 The Spanish-American War Guide to Reading Big Ideas Trade, War, and Migration The United States defeated Spain in a war, acquired new overseas territories, and became an imperial power. Content

More information

The Spanish- American War

The Spanish- American War Connection In the previous section, you learned how the United States increased overseas trade and began developing a modern navy. In this section, you will discover how the United States went to war with

More information

Chapter 19: Imperialism

Chapter 19: Imperialism Chapter 19: Imperialism Objectives: o We will study the Spanish/American War and the motives behind American territorial expansion. o We will examine the justification of American colonial rule in the

More information

Where Did the United States Seek Territory for an Empire?

Where Did the United States Seek Territory for an Empire? Where Did the United States Seek Territory for an Empire? LESSON 8 SECTION 24.1 Text pp. 428 434 Read Where Did the United States Seek Territory for an Empire? (pp. 428-434). Study Exercises Use the map

More information

Becoming a World Power

Becoming a World Power We assert that no nation can long endure half republic and half empire, and we warn the American people that imperialism abroad will lead quickly and inevitably to despotism at home - Democratic National

More information

22.2 The Spanish-American War and Overseas Empire

22.2 The Spanish-American War and Overseas Empire 640 Chapter 22 Age of Empire: American Foreign Policy, 1890-1914 Figure 22.6 Queen Liliuokalani of Hawaii (a) was unhappy with the one-sided trade agreement Hawaii held with the United States (b), but

More information

Chapter Summary. Section 1: The Roots of Imperialism. Section 2: The Spanish-American War

Chapter Summary. Section 1: The Roots of Imperialism. Section 2: The Spanish-American War Chapter Review 25 Section 1 Chapter Summary Section 1: The Roots of Imperialism In the late 1800s, the United States began to play a more active role in world affairs. Americans believed that the U.S.

More information

History 1302 U.S. From Unit 2 Lecture 1 ~

History 1302 U.S. From Unit 2 Lecture 1 ~ History 1302 U.S. From 1877 Unit 2 Lecture 1 ~ The Imperial Republic America at 1890: Population explosion: Lower fertility - 32.5/1K / 1850 43/1K 1800 55/1K Lower death rate 16.5/1K lowest in world Large

More information

Document Set A: Testimony from Senate Hearings (Modified)

Document Set A: Testimony from Senate Hearings (Modified) Document Set A: Testimony from Senate Hearings (Modified) Between January and June 1902, the U.S. Senate conducted hearings on the war in the Philippines. The excerpts below come from testimony given at

More information

Economic reasons. Political reasons. Markets Investment. Competition with Europe. Monroe Doctrine? Japan. Africa, China, Latin America

Economic reasons. Political reasons. Markets Investment. Competition with Europe. Monroe Doctrine? Japan. Africa, China, Latin America 1865 to 1898 Economic reasons Markets Investment Political reasons Competition with Europe Africa, China, Latin America Monroe Doctrine? Japan Social reasons Racism Religion Psychological Frontier was

More information

AmericA s ERA OF Global Expansionism

AmericA s ERA OF Global Expansionism AmericA s ERA OF Global Expansionism Study Thing Define/describe the following concepts: imperialism = expansionism = patriotism = nationalism = jingoism = diplomacy = colonization = What factors fueled

More information

Please note: Each segment in this Webisode has its own Teaching Guide

Please note: Each segment in this Webisode has its own Teaching Guide Please note: Each segment in this Webisode has its own Teaching Guide Fidel Castro s takeover of Cuba in 1959 installed a Soviet-backed communist regime ninety miles off the coast of Florida. Many Cubans

More information

Election of Campaign a four-way split. Republicans defeat the splintered Democrat party, and the Do Nothing party who wanted to compromise

Election of Campaign a four-way split. Republicans defeat the splintered Democrat party, and the Do Nothing party who wanted to compromise Election of 1860 Campaign a four-way split Republicans defeat the splintered Democrat party, and the Do Nothing party who wanted to compromise Fort Sumter Causes: Sumter still belongs to USA, South looks

More information

President Madison s Dilemma: Protecting Sailors and Settlers

President Madison s Dilemma: Protecting Sailors and Settlers President Madison s Dilemma: Protecting Sailors and Settlers Foreign Policy at the Beginning President James Madison took office in 1809 His new approach to protect Americans at sea was to offer France

More information

Why the new focus? New markets The end of the Western frontier led to fears about America s future economic opportunities American industrialism made

Why the new focus? New markets The end of the Western frontier led to fears about America s future economic opportunities American industrialism made Why the new focus? New markets The end of the Western frontier led to fears about America s future economic opportunities American industrialism made the U.S. a major exporter Businessmen feared nothing

More information

Chapter 6 War for Independence

Chapter 6 War for Independence Chapter 6 War for Independence Advantages/Disadvantages British Advantages Strongest navy Well-trained army Wealth Could provide uniforms, weapons, supplies to their troops Larger population British Disadvantages

More information

Section 2 American Strengths and Weaknesses

Section 2 American Strengths and Weaknesses Chapter 7 : The American Revolution Overview In an Experiential Exercise, students participate in a game of Capture the Flag. They compare their experience to the determining factors of the war for independence

More information

US History, Ms. Brown Website: dph7history.weebly.com

US History, Ms. Brown   Website: dph7history.weebly.com Course: US History/Ms. Brown Homeroom: 7th Grade US History Standard # Do Now Day #90 Aims: SWBAT identify key events of the War of 1812 DO NOW Directions: Answer the following questions in complete and

More information

SS.7.C.4.3 International. Conflicts

SS.7.C.4.3 International. Conflicts SS.7.C.4.3 International Conflicts WORLD WAR I 1914-1918 (US JOINED IN 1915) BRAINPOP: HTTPS://WWW.BRAINPOP.COM/SOCIALSTUDIES/USHISTORY/WORLDWARI/ Why did the U.S. become involved? On May 7, 1915 the British

More information

Presidential Election of 1812

Presidential Election of 1812 Presidential Election of 1812 madwar President James Madison Born in Virginia, 1751 Enlisted in Continental Army but too small Attended Princeton University and became a lawyer. Father of the Constitution

More information

SSUSH23 Assess the political, economic, and technological changes during the Reagan, George H.W. Bush, Clinton, George W.

SSUSH23 Assess the political, economic, and technological changes during the Reagan, George H.W. Bush, Clinton, George W. SSUSH23 Assess the political, economic, and technological changes during the Reagan, George H.W. Bush, Clinton, George W. Bush, and Obama administrations. a. Analyze challenges faced by recent presidents

More information

4. What are the 2-3 most important aspects of this island you think you should know?

4. What are the 2-3 most important aspects of this island you think you should know? In 1941, France invaded French Indochina. This is the area of Thailand that the French still controlled under imperialism. They had controlled this area for its resources and for power for decades. The

More information

New Government in Operation: The War of Level 1

New Government in Operation: The War of Level 1 New Government in Operation: The War of 1812 Level 1 Vocabulary Counterattack: to attack back Impressment: forcing people to serve in a navy War Hawk: someone who wanted a war Artillery: large fire arms

More information

-Charleston Harbor, SC -Anderson Union -Beauregard Confederate. Confederate victory when Union surrenders. -Beginning of Civil War.

-Charleston Harbor, SC -Anderson Union -Beauregard Confederate. Confederate victory when Union surrenders. -Beginning of Civil War. DATE BATTLE DETAILS- GENERALS/OBJECTIVES/ CASUALTIES April 12, 1861 Fort Sumter -Charleston Harbor, SC -Anderson Union -Beauregard Confederate RESULT-WHO WON? Confederate victory when Union surrenders

More information

Entering the New Frontier

Entering the New Frontier Entering the New Frontier Kennedy Doctrine Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe,

More information

Grade 8: Module 3A: Unit 1: Lesson 9 Connecting Ideas in Primary and Secondary Sources: What Led to the Attack on Pearl Harbor?

Grade 8: Module 3A: Unit 1: Lesson 9 Connecting Ideas in Primary and Secondary Sources: What Led to the Attack on Pearl Harbor? Grade 8: Module 3A: Unit 1: Lesson 9 Connecting Ideas in Primary and Secondary Sources: What Led to the Attack on Pearl Harbor? This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike

More information

Grade Distribution. Topographic Features. Strategic Passages 3/23/2018. Military Geography Exercise

Grade Distribution. Topographic Features. Strategic Passages 3/23/2018. Military Geography Exercise 3/23/2018 Grade Distribution 3 A (highest score 98) 3 B 5 C 3 D 2 F (did not turn in Part 1 of exam worth 45 pts) 1 missed exam 13: Strategic Nature of New York Examples of Military Geography Prof. Anthony

More information

The War in the Pacific 24-3

The War in the Pacific 24-3 The War in the Pacific 24-3 Content Statement/Learning Goal Content Statement Summarize how atomic weapons have changed the nature of war, altered the balance of power and began the nuclear age. Learning

More information

YEARS OF WAR. Chapters 6

YEARS OF WAR. Chapters 6 YEARS OF WAR Chapters 6 The Wars In Asia 1937- Second Sino Japanese War In Europe, Germany invades Poland 1 st of September 1939 Second Sino-Japanese War This war began in 1937. It was fought between China

More information

SS.7.C.4.3 Describe examples of how the United States has dealt with international conflicts.

SS.7.C.4.3 Describe examples of how the United States has dealt with international conflicts. SS.7.C.4.3 Benchmark Clarification 1: Students will identify specific examples of international conflicts in which the United States has been involved. The United States Constitution grants specific powers

More information

U.S. HISTORY PRE- REVOLUTION NAME: PERIOD: DUE DATE:

U.S. HISTORY PRE- REVOLUTION NAME: PERIOD: DUE DATE: U.S. HISTORY PRE- REVOLUTION NAME: PERIOD: DUE DATE: I know how the French and Indian War led to start of the Revolutionary War I know the major events/acts that led up to the Revolutionary War and can

More information

SSUSH19: The student will identify the origins, major developments, and the domestic impact of World War ll, especially the growth of the federal

SSUSH19: The student will identify the origins, major developments, and the domestic impact of World War ll, especially the growth of the federal SSUSH19: The student will identify the origins, major developments, and the domestic impact of World War ll, especially the growth of the federal government. c. Explain major events; include the lend-lease

More information

Writing. 6 Teacher Edition. Diagnostic Series. KAMICO Instructional Media, Inc. Instructional Media, Inc.

Writing. 6 Teacher Edition. Diagnostic Series. KAMICO Instructional Media, Inc. Instructional Media, Inc. STAAR CONNECTION Writing 6 Teacher Edition Diagnostic Series KAMICO Instructional Media, Inc. KAMICO Instructional Media, Inc. P.O. Box 1143 Salado, Texas 76571 Telephone: 254.947.7283 Fax: 254.947.7284

More information

Ch: 16-2: Japan s Pacific Campaign. Essential Question: What caused the United States to join WWII? Which was most significant, WHY?

Ch: 16-2: Japan s Pacific Campaign. Essential Question: What caused the United States to join WWII? Which was most significant, WHY? Ch: 16-2: Japan s Pacific Campaign Essential Question: What caused the United States to join WWII? Which was most significant, WHY? Review Aug. 1939: FDR urged Hitler to settle his differences with Poland

More information

Warm Up. 1 Complete the Vietnam War DBQ assignment. 2 You may work with the people around you. 3 Complete documents 1-4 before beginning today s notes

Warm Up. 1 Complete the Vietnam War DBQ assignment. 2 You may work with the people around you. 3 Complete documents 1-4 before beginning today s notes Warm Up 1 Complete the Vietnam War DBQ assignment 2 You may work with the people around you 3 Complete documents 1-4 before beginning today s notes Causes Of The Vietnam War I. The Cold War: the battle

More information

Sample Pages from. Leveled Texts for Social Studies: The 20th Century

Sample Pages from. Leveled Texts for Social Studies: The 20th Century Sample Pages from Leveled Texts for Social Studies: The 20th Century The following sample pages are included in this download: Table of Contents Readability Chart Sample Passage For correlations to Common

More information

Explain why Japan decided to attack Pearl Harbor, and describe the attack itself.

Explain why Japan decided to attack Pearl Harbor, and describe the attack itself. Objectives Explain why Japan decided to attack Pearl Harbor, and describe the attack itself. Outline how the United States mobilized for war after the attack on Pearl Harbor. Summarize the course of the

More information

untitled 1. During World War I, U.S. propaganda posters often portrayed German soldiers as

untitled 1. During World War I, U.S. propaganda posters often portrayed German soldiers as Name: Date: 1. During World War I, U.S. propaganda posters often portrayed German soldiers as 3. Read the soldier s description of war below to answer the folloing question. A. honorable opponents.. violators

More information

Bird, Roy. "Five months on the line." [Leesburg Virginia] , n. pag. Print. 12 Oct

Bird, Roy. Five months on the line. [Leesburg Virginia] , n. pag. Print. 12 Oct Primary Sources "Aguinaldo Surrenders." Independent [Honolulu, Hawaii] 5 4 1901, n. pag. Web.

More information

Cuban Missile Crisis 13 Days that Changed the almost changed World

Cuban Missile Crisis 13 Days that Changed the almost changed World Cuban Missile Crisis 13 Days that Changed the almost changed World Location Setting the Stage 1. The Truman Doctrine 2. The Marshall Plan 3. Containment 4. The Domino Theory 5. The Berlin Blockade 6. The

More information

The United States Enters the War Ch 23-3

The United States Enters the War Ch 23-3 The United States Enters the War Ch 23-3 The Main Idea Isolationist feeling in the United States was strong in the 1930s, but Axis aggression eventually destroyed it and pushed the United States into war.

More information

World War II. Post Pearl Harbor

World War II. Post Pearl Harbor World War II Post Pearl Harbor Pearl Harbor Japanese negotiators agreed to meet with US diplomats. While they met, the Japanese decided to send a fleet to Pearl Harbor to destroy the US Pacific fleet.

More information

Chapter 6 Canada at War

Chapter 6 Canada at War Chapter 6 Canada at War After the end of World War I, the countries that had been at war created a treaty of peace called the Treaty of Versailles. The Treaty of Versailles Germany had to take full responsibility

More information

John Fitzgerald Kennedy: Foreign Policy. A Strategic Power Point Presentation Brought to You by Mr. Raffel

John Fitzgerald Kennedy: Foreign Policy. A Strategic Power Point Presentation Brought to You by Mr. Raffel John Fitzgerald Kennedy: Foreign Policy A Strategic Power Point Presentation Brought to You by Mr. Raffel A Cold War Inaugural Address Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall

More information

SSUSH20 The student will analyze the domestic and international impact of the Cold War on the United States.

SSUSH20 The student will analyze the domestic and international impact of the Cold War on the United States. SSUSH20 The student will analyze the domestic and international impact of the Cold War on the United States. The Cold War The Cold War (1947-1991) was the era of confrontation and competition beginning

More information

THE ATOMIC BOMB DEBATE LESSON 1 JAPANESE AGGRESSION

THE ATOMIC BOMB DEBATE LESSON 1 JAPANESE AGGRESSION THE ATOMIC BOMB DEBATE LESSON 1 JAPANESE AGGRESSION 1930-1941 Objectives/learning outcomes Pupils will:- Learn why the Japanese military s influence grew in the 1930s. Understand why relations between

More information

Junior High History Chapter 16

Junior High History Chapter 16 Junior High History Chapter 16 1. Seven southern states seceded as Lincoln took office. 2. Fort Sumter was a Federal outpost in Charleston, South Carolina. 3. Lincoln sent ships with supplies. 4. Confederate

More information

Bell Ringer: March 21(22), 2018

Bell Ringer: March 21(22), 2018 Announcements: 1: No School March 30 2: Test 4/4(5)! Review is on the Weebly! Materials: 1: Spiral/blank sheet of paper 2: Emergence of Totalitarianism paper 3: V for Vendetta Script Bell Ringer: March

More information

Warm Up. 1) Complete the War of 1812 webquest that is located in Google Classroom. 2) You have 30 minutes to complete this assignment

Warm Up. 1) Complete the War of 1812 webquest that is located in Google Classroom. 2) You have 30 minutes to complete this assignment Warm Up 1) Complete the War of 1812 webquest that is located in Google Classroom 2) You have 30 minutes to complete this assignment 3) Don t waste time. Madison and the War of 1812 James Madison I. Virginian

More information

Key Battles of WWII. How did the Allies win the war?

Key Battles of WWII. How did the Allies win the war? Key Battles of WWII How did the Allies win the war? Battle of the Atlantic 1939-1945 (January 1942 July 1943 were decisive) Around 100,000 casualties; several thousand U-Boats destroyed. Longest continuous

More information

Time Teacher Students

Time Teacher Students Cuban Missile Crisis Lesson Plan VITAL INFORMATION Lesson Topic: Cuban Missile Crisis Aim: How did Kennedy respond to the continuing challenges of the Cold War? Objectives: SWBAT 1. Identify the Bay of

More information

The War of 1812 Gets Under Way

The War of 1812 Gets Under Way The War of 1812 Gets Under Way Defeats and Victories Guiding Question: In what ways was the United States unprepared for war with Britain? The War Hawks had been confident the United States would achieve

More information

The Eagle s Webbed Feet

The Eagle s Webbed Feet The Eagle s Webbed Feet The Eagle s Webbed Feet A Maritime History of the United States A Maritime History of the United States A Maritime History of the Uniteds Second Demise and Creation of a New Navy

More information

Reading Essentials and Study Guide

Reading Essentials and Study Guide Lesson 3 Cold War Conflicts ESSENTIAL QUESTION How does conflict influence political relationships? Reading HELPDESK Academic Vocabulary temporary lasting for a limited time; not permanent emerge to come

More information

A. The United States Economic output during WWII helped turn the tide in the war.

A. The United States Economic output during WWII helped turn the tide in the war. I. Converting the Economy A. The United States Economic output during WWII helped turn the tide in the war. 1. US was twice as productive as Germany and five times as that of Japan. 2. Success was due

More information

AFRICAN AMERICANS IN THE MILITARY

AFRICAN AMERICANS IN THE MILITARY AFRICAN AMERICANS IN THE MILITARY Did you know, there has been no war fought by or within the United States that African Americans did not participate in? Throughout American history including the arrival

More information

KENNEDY AND THE COLD WAR

KENNEDY AND THE COLD WAR KENNEDY AND THE COLD WAR Kennedy followed the Cold War policies of his predecessors. He continued the nuclear arms buildup begun by Eisenhower. He continued to follow Truman s practice of containment.

More information

Where was the base? This was a trickier question than might first appear.

Where was the base? This was a trickier question than might first appear. Where was the base? This was a trickier question than might first appear. American politicians had long dreamt of annexing Cuba. As Cuban diplomat Manuel Sanguily wrote to a friend, Now that they have

More information

American Anthem. Modern American History. Chapter 8. The First World War Columbus statute in Rhode Island

American Anthem. Modern American History. Chapter 8. The First World War Columbus statute in Rhode Island American Anthem Modern American History Chapter 8 Columbus statute in Rhode Island The First World War 1914-1920 Copyright 2010, Mr. Ellington Ruben S. Ayala High School Chapter 8: The First World War,

More information

HAWAII OPERATION ATTACK ON PEARL HARBOR

HAWAII OPERATION ATTACK ON PEARL HARBOR HAWAII OPERATION ATTACK ON PEARL HARBOR PROPAGANDA: Attack was on Sunday, December 7, 1941 Sunday = Day off for US soldiers OVERALL: On December 7, 1941, Japan surprise attacks Pearl Harbor Japan dropped

More information

The Cold War Conflicts

The Cold War Conflicts Name: The Cold War Conflicts United States vs. Soviet Union (U.S.S.R.) Contrast Compare Contrast Cold War: United Nations: Formed in 1945 because many nations wanted to promote The Marshall Plan: UN: United

More information

The Revolutionary War

The Revolutionary War The Revolutionary War Grade Level: 4 6 Teacher Guidelines pages 1 2 Instructional Pages pages 3 6 Activity Page page 7 Crossword Puzzle page 8 Answer Key pages 9 Classroom Procedure: 1. Ask: How many of

More information

Timeline: Battles of the Second World War. SO WHAT? (Canadian Involvement / Significance) BATTLE: THE INVASION OF POLAND

Timeline: Battles of the Second World War. SO WHAT? (Canadian Involvement / Significance) BATTLE: THE INVASION OF POLAND Refer to the Student Workbook p.96-106 Complete the tables for each battle of the Second World War. You will need to consult several sections of the Student Workbook in order to find all of the information.

More information

Chapter 17. The Civil War. The Start of the Civil War. West Virginia/Virginia. Everyone thought that it would be a short & quick war

Chapter 17. The Civil War. The Start of the Civil War. West Virginia/Virginia. Everyone thought that it would be a short & quick war Slide 1 Chapter 17 The Civil War Slide 2 The Start of the Civil War Everyone thought that it would be a short & quick war At first, 8 slave states stayed in the Union By the end, only 4 slave states stayed

More information

SSUSH6: ANALYZE THE CHALLENGES FACED BY THE FIRST FIVE PRESIDENTS AND HOW THEY RESPONDED.

SSUSH6: ANALYZE THE CHALLENGES FACED BY THE FIRST FIVE PRESIDENTS AND HOW THEY RESPONDED. SSUSH6: ANALYZE THE CHALLENGES FACED BY THE FIRST FIVE PRESIDENTS AND HOW THEY RESPONDED. ELEMENT D: Explain James Madison s Presidency in relation to the War of 1812 and the war s significance in the

More information

Election of 1860 Republicans nominate Abraham Lincoln He runs to stop the expansion of slavery Lincoln wins with NO Southern electoral votes South Car

Election of 1860 Republicans nominate Abraham Lincoln He runs to stop the expansion of slavery Lincoln wins with NO Southern electoral votes South Car The Civil War Begins - 1861 Election of 1860 Republicans nominate Abraham Lincoln He runs to stop the expansion of slavery Lincoln wins with NO Southern electoral votes South Carolina votes to secede from

More information

Ch. 9.4 The War of 1812

Ch. 9.4 The War of 1812 Ch. 9.4 The War of 1812 Objectives 1. How did the war progress at sea and in the Great Lakes region? 2. How did actions by American Indians aid the British during the war? 3. What strategy did the British

More information

Ch 27-1 Kennedy and the Cold War

Ch 27-1 Kennedy and the Cold War Ch 27-1 Kennedy and the Cold War The Main Idea President Kennedy continued the Cold War policy of resisting the spread of communism by offering to help other nations and threatening to use force if necessary.

More information

WWII: Pacific Theater

WWII: Pacific Theater WWII: Pacific Theater Island Hopping -U.S. tactic to fight Japan - Leapfrog over unimportant islands, capture strategic islands -Eventual target: Japan General Douglas MacArthur Admiral Chester A. Nimitz

More information

The War of 1812: Chapter 7, Section 2

The War of 1812: Chapter 7, Section 2 The War of 1812: Chapter 7, Section 2 Political ideas and major events shape how people form governments. Although the United States gained no territory from its victory in the War of 1812, American self-confidence

More information

The Colonies. Boston New York Trenton/Princeton. Philadelphia Saratoga. South Carolina Yorktown X X

The Colonies. Boston New York Trenton/Princeton. Philadelphia Saratoga. South Carolina Yorktown X X The Colonies Boston New York Trenton/Princeton Philadelphia Saratoga South Carolina Yorktown Boston mportant Battles of the Revolutionary War Date April 19, 1775 March 17, 1776 Breed s Hill (Bunker Hill)

More information

New Government in Operation. Level 2

New Government in Operation. Level 2 New Government in Operation Level 2 Vocabulary Counterattack: to attack back Impressment: forcing people to serve in a navy War Hawk: someone who wanted a war Artillery: large fire arms (ex. cannon) POW:

More information

The Civil War Early Years of the War: Chapter 13, Section 2

The Civil War Early Years of the War: Chapter 13, Section 2 The Civil War Early Years of the War: Chapter 13, Section 2 Conflict often brings about great change. Neither the Union nor the Confederate forces gained a strong early advantage. The First Battle Main

More information

Fort Sumter-Confederate Victory

Fort Sumter-Confederate Victory Fort Sumter-Confederate Victory First Battle of the Civil War There was not one human death (a Confederate horse was killed) from enemy fire. A death occurred after the fighting, from friendly fire. Significance:

More information

World History

World History 4.2.1 TERMS (k) Uniting for Peace Resolution: U.N. resolution that gave the General Assembly power to deal with issues of international aggression if the Security Council is deadlocked. Veto: The right

More information