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In the late 1800’s
the United States began to embark on a “new” policy of expansion that would change US history
forever. During this period of Imperialism, the US sought to extend its influence
overseas, capture new territories, create new markets, and increase our nation’s global prestige.
Directions :
Form into groups of 2 or 3. Next,
choose a topic from the list of Imperialism Terms supplied. You can choose directly from the
list, or you may choose a sub-topic from something you are curious about.
Be sure to see me for approval if you stray from he list. You will use the classroom textbooks
as a starting point but
your research hould go well beyond textbook level insight. Laptops will be
available in class to aid in your investigation. Your task will be to research, write, prepare, and deliver
a 20 minute sson that will teach the class about your topic. Each lesson will include (at
least) a 6 slide PowerPoint presentation to supply notes to your class. You may also do additional
activities with the class beyond the PowerPoint – but you must supply the class with good
notes first. Students will be required to use at least two library sources and cite at least one source and provide at least one notecard using NoodleTools.
Each PowerPoint must include the
following:
• Notes – well organized,
clearly worded and presented and properly formatted.
• Highlight important
vocabulary and integrate those terms into your presentation.
• Visual learning aids are
a must – pictures, photos, maps, etc – items that you think are interesting/important and will aid in
the comprehension of your topic by your class.
• Discussion of all key
individuals related to your topic.
• Discussion of all key
events that are notable about your topic.
• Include any significant
date(s) or turning points associated with your topic.
• A Works Cited Page
identifying the source(s) of your information.
Notes :
While conducting your research and
gathering assets, you will need to store the various documents, images, maps, paintings,
photos, etc., that you uncover into your school network folder or on some for of external
USB storage device that you can plug into the laptops. After you have completed your
research, written text and collected images/media – you will move onto the next step – creating
your PowerPoint and other materials you think will be necessary to teach the class. If you
are unfamiliar with PowerPoint please see me. Finally, you will make your
presentation to the class on your scheduled day. NO EXCUSES. On your presentation day, please have
your final project saved and available so that I may have a copy of it for reading/grading
purposes. Remember that your final presentations
should be historical, informational and interesting. Have fun! Be creative!
Bibliography -Print Resources
Sorted by Title / Author.
979.8 FRE
Fremon, David K. The Alaska Purchase in American history. Berkeley Heights, NJ : Enslow, c1999.
Traces the history of Alaska through the Russian exploration and settlement to the American purchase of the territory by William Seward in 1867, discussing key personalities and events during this period.
Traces the history of Alaska through the Russian exploration and settlement to the American purchase of the territory by William Seward in 1867, discussing key personalities and events during this period.
327.73 CLO
Cloud Tapper, Suzanne. America as a world power : from the Spanish-American War to today. Berkeley Heights, NJ : Enslow Publishers, c2006.
Remember the Maine! -- Dreams of American expansion -- American culture and immigration --America reaches out -- World War II -- The atomic age and Cold War -- Vietnam -- The Peace Corps and the environment -- Human rights and the end of the Cold War -- After the Cold War -- The Bush doctrine. Explores American foreign policy and the cultural, technological, and economic contributions America has made since the end of the nineteenth century.
Remember the Maine! -- Dreams of American expansion -- American culture and immigration --America reaches out -- World War II -- The atomic age and Cold War -- Vietnam -- The Peace Corps and the environment -- Human rights and the end of the Cold War -- After the Cold War -- The Bush doctrine. Explores American foreign policy and the cultural, technological, and economic contributions America has made since the end of the nineteenth century.
REF 973.91 AME
American decades. Detroit : Gale Research, c1996.
An exploration of American life from 1900 through 1909, looking at key people, events, and topics in the arts, business and the economy, education, fashion, government and politics, law, lifestyles and social trends, media, medicine and health, religion, science and technology, and sports.
An exploration of American life from 1900 through 1909, looking at key people, events, and topics in the arts, business and the economy, education, fashion, government and politics, law, lifestyles and social trends, media, medicine and health, religion, science and technology, and sports.
REF 973.8 AME
American eras. New York : Gale Research, c1997.
Chronicles world events, business, arts, education, government, lifestyles, religion, science, and other aspects of life in the U.S. in the years between 1878 and 1899.
Chronicles world events, business, arts, education, government, lifestyles, religion, science, and other aspects of life in the U.S. in the years between 1878 and 1899.
REF Ame
American heritage illustrated history of the United States. Englewood Cliffs, N.J. : Silver Burdett, 1989.
A nineteen volume history of the United States. Each volume explores and explains the political, social, economic, and cultural events that shaped America.
A nineteen volume history of the United States. Each volume explores and explains the political, social, economic, and cultural events that shaped America.
973.8 SMO
Smolinski, Diane, 1950-. Battles of the Spanish-American War. Chicago : Heinemann Library, c2003.
Examines key battles in the brief Spanish-American War, and includes battle maps, after action reports, and time lines.
Examines key battles in the brief Spanish-American War, and includes battle maps, after action reports, and time lines.
972.87 BUI
Building the Panama Canal : chronicles from National Geographic. Philadelphia : Chelsea House, c1999.
Relates the history of how the Panama Canal was planned and built, including the political, economic, and health aspects of getting the project completed.
Relates the history of how the Panama Canal was planned and built, including the political, economic, and health aspects of getting the project completed.
REF 980 Cam
The Cambridge encyclopedia of Latin America and the Caribbean. Cambridge [Cambridgeshire] ; : Cambridge University Press, 1985.
Includes bibliographies and index. Discusses the region's past and present culture, society, history, economics, and politics.
Includes bibliographies and index. Discusses the region's past and present culture, society, history, economics, and politics.
951.06 CHI
China. Detroit : Greenhaven Press, c2010.
A collection of essays that provides varying perspective on issues regarding China, debating if it is moving toward democracy, if it is committed to human rights, how it handles economic challenges, if its military is a threat, and if it is protecting the environment.
A collection of essays that provides varying perspective on issues regarding China, debating if it is moving toward democracy, if it is committed to human rights, how it handles economic challenges, if its military is a threat, and if it is protecting the environment.
952 BLU
Blumberg, Rhoda. Commodore Perry in the land of the Shogun. New York : Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Books, c1985.
Details Commodore Matthew Perry's role in opening Japan's closed society to world trade in the 1850s, one of history's most significant diplomatic achievements.
Details Commodore Matthew Perry's role in opening Japan's closed society to world trade in the 1850s, one of history's most significant diplomatic achievements.
327.73052 GAI
Gaines, Ann. Commodore Perry opens Japan to trade in world history. Berkeley Heights, NJ : Enslow, c2000.
Traces the efforts of Commodore Matthew Perry to use force and diplomacy to end Japan's traditional isolationism and to begin trade with the Asian nation.
Traces the efforts of Commodore Matthew Perry to use force and diplomacy to end Japan's traditional isolationism and to begin trade with the Asian nation.
327.51 Law
Lawson, Don. The eagle and the dragon : the history of U.S.-China relations. 1st ed. New York : Crowell, c1985.
Traces the history of the relationship between the United States and China from the China trade in the eighteenth century to the reopening of official relations in the early 1970's.
Traces the history of the relationship between the United States and China from the China trade in the eighteenth century to the reopening of official relations in the early 1970's.
REF 973.8 ENC
Encyclopedia of the Gilded Age and Progressive Era. Armonk, NY : Sharpe Reference, c2005.
Contains entries that provide information on notable people, events, ideas, organizations,and movements in the history of the Gilded Age and Progressive Era, from 1877 to 1920, arranged alphabetically from A to E, and includes an introduction to the period, and thematic essays.
Contains entries that provide information on notable people, events, ideas, organizations,and movements in the history of the Gilded Age and Progressive Era, from 1877 to 1920, arranged alphabetically from A to E, and includes an introduction to the period, and thematic essays.
REF 973.8 ENC
Encyclopedia of the Gilded Age and Progressive Era. Armonk, NY : Sharpe Reference, c2005.
Contains entries that provide information on notable people, events, ideas, organizations,and movements in the history of the Gilded Age and Progressive Era, from 1877 to 1920, arranged alphabetically from S to Z, and includes a selection of related documents.
Contains entries that provide information on notable people, events, ideas, organizations,and movements in the history of the Gilded Age and Progressive Era, from 1877 to 1920, arranged alphabetically from S to Z, and includes a selection of related documents.
REF 973.8 ENC
Encyclopedia of the Gilded Age and Progressive Era. Armonk, NY : Sharpe Reference, c2005.
Contains entries that provide information on notable people, events, ideas, organizations, and movements in the history of the Gilded Age and Progressive Era, from 1877 to 1920, arranged alphabetically from F to R.
Contains entries that provide information on notable people, events, ideas, organizations, and movements in the history of the Gilded Age and Progressive Era, from 1877 to 1920, arranged alphabetically from F to R.
REF 973.91 LIF
Life & times in 20th-century America. Westport, CT : Greenwood Press, 2004.
Looks at how significant discoveries, inventions, and events affected the everday lives of Americans in the years between 1900 and 1920, discussing family life; education; social and political attitudes; work; religion; health, science, and technology; leisure, sports, and entertainment; and fashions and fads.
Looks at how significant discoveries, inventions, and events affected the everday lives of Americans in the years between 1900 and 1920, discussing family life; education; social and political attitudes; work; religion; health, science, and technology; leisure, sports, and entertainment; and fashions and fads.
921 TWA
Aller, Susan Bivin. Mark Twain. Minneapolis : Lerner, c2001.
An illustrated biography of nineteenth-century American author Mark Twain.
An illustrated biography of nineteenth-century American author Mark Twain.
921 Twa
Meltzer, Milton, 1915-. Mark Twain : a writer's life. New York : F. Watts, 1985.
Surveys the life of Samuel Clemens, who grew up in Missouri, was a river pilot on the Mississippi, became a journalist, and achieved fame as a writer under the pen name Mark Twain.
Surveys the life of Samuel Clemens, who grew up in Missouri, was a river pilot on the Mississippi, became a journalist, and achieved fame as a writer under the pen name Mark Twain.
327.7307287 LIN
Lindop, Edmund. Panama and the United States : divided by the Canal. 1st ed. New York : Twenty-First Century Books, 1997.
Discusses foreign policy issues between the United States and Panama, specifically regarding the Canal.
Discusses foreign policy issues between the United States and Panama, specifically regarding the Canal.
386 MCN
McNeese, Tim. The Panama Canal. San Diego, Calif. : Lucent Books, c1997.
Describes the planning and building of the Panama Canal.
Describes the planning and building of the Panama Canal.
972.87 GAI
Gaines, Ann. The Panama Canal in American history. Berkeley Heights, NJ : Enslow, c1999.
Examines the planning, building, and maintenance of the Panama Canal and its current status.
Examines the planning, building, and maintenance of the Panama Canal and its current status.
959.9 Top
Tope, Lily Rose R., 1955-. Philippines. Reference ed. New York : Marshall Cavendish, 1991.
An illustrated overview of the history, geography and culture of the Philippines and the people who inhabit these tropical islands.
An illustrated overview of the history, geography and culture of the Philippines and the people who inhabit these tropical islands.
973.8 MCN
McNeese, Tim. Remember the Maine! : the Spanish-American War begins. 1st ed. Greensboro, N.C. : Morgan Reynolds, c2002.
Discusses the explosion of the "U.S.S. Maine" in Havana harbor in February 1898, an event that provoked the United States to declare was on Spain.
Discusses the explosion of the "U.S.S. Maine" in Havana harbor in February 1898, an event that provoked the United States to declare was on Spain.
973.8 DOL
Dolan, Edward F., 1924-. The Spanish-American War. Brookfield, CT : Millbrook Press, c2001.
Chronicles the events surrounding the Spanish-American War from the explosion of the "Maine" to the problems involving Cuba and the Philippines that followed the U.S.'s victory.
Chronicles the events surrounding the Spanish-American War from the explosion of the "Maine" to the problems involving Cuba and the Philippines that followed the U.S.'s victory.
973.8 MCG
McGowen, Tom. The Spanish-American War and Teddy Roosevelt in American history. Berkeley Heights, NJ : Enslow, c2003.
Details the pivotal role that Teddy Roosevelt played during the Spanish-American War and the consequences of his involvement.
Details the pivotal role that Teddy Roosevelt played during the Spanish-American War and the consequences of his involvement.
973.8 SOM
Somerlott, Robert. The Spanish-American War : "remember the Maine!" Berkeley Heights, NJ : Enslow, c2002.
Explosion in Havana -- "Remember the Maine" -- America's most popular war -- The Rough Riders -- The struggle for Cuba -- The naval battle of Santiago de Cuba -- Americans on the Spanish islands -- The new American empire. Examines the conflict between the United States and Spain which marked the end of the Spanish colonial empire and the rise of the United States as a world power.
Explosion in Havana -- "Remember the Maine" -- America's most popular war -- The Rough Riders -- The struggle for Cuba -- The naval battle of Santiago de Cuba -- Americans on the Spanish islands -- The new American empire. Examines the conflict between the United States and Spain which marked the end of the Spanish colonial empire and the rise of the United States as a world power.
921 Roo
Markham, Lois. Theodore Roosevelt. New York : Chelsea House, 1985.
A biography of the twenty-sixth President of the United States.
A biography of the twenty-sixth President of the United States.
921 ROO
Schuman, Michael. Theodore Roosevelt. Berkeley Heights, NJ : Enslow, c1997.
Explores the life of the twenty-sixth president, from his childhood in New York, through his military career, to his years in the White House.
Explores the life of the twenty-sixth president, from his childhood in New York, through his military career, to his years in the White House.
973.8 LAN
Langellier, J. Phillip. Uncle Sam's little wars : the Spanish-American War, Philippine Insurrection, and Boxer Rebellion, 1898-1902. 1st Chelsea House hardback ed. Philadelphia : Chelsea House, 2002, c1999.
Describes the uniforms and equipment used in the U.S. Army between 1898 and 1902.
Describes the uniforms and equipment used in the U.S. Army between 1898 and 1902.
REF 973.8 SHI
Shifflett, Crandall A. Victorian America, 1876 to 1913. New York : Facts on File, c1996.
Examines American life from 1876 to 1913, providing information about the climate, natural history, geography, Native Americans, the economy, population, religion, government, cities, prominent people, education, culture, and crime during the Victorian era.
Examines American life from 1876 to 1913, providing information about the climate, natural history, geography, Native Americans, the economy, population, religion, government, cities, prominent people, education, culture, and crime during the Victorian era.
