Mr. Andrew Pelosi--Social Studies Department--Debating the Role of the United States in the Age of Imperlialism

                       

                

                                     

Theodore Roosevelt (left)

William Jennings Bryan (right)                                          

                                                                                                                              

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Websites
Best of History Websites-Early Imperialism
Debating US Imperialism
Great Debates in American History (Imperiliasm)
Reluctant Colossus: American Enters the Age of Imperialism
William Jennings Bryan: The Paralyzing Influence of Imperialism

In this debate, students will be asked to defend whether or not the United States should have acted like an imperial power during the Age of Imperialism. 

Students are to use historical facts and/or primary sources to defend their position.  Each student must have an opening statement and give at least three reasons to support their position.  Students also need to show an example of what the other side would say in response to their argument.  We will be in the library Wednesday and Thursday and the debate will be in class on Tuesday.  Students will have only a few minutes to present their case, but must submit a typed argument including any documents used.