American Imperialism Unit

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he American Imperialism Unit covers the Spanish-American War and the Philippine-American War. The lessons approach historical inquiry from different angles. One asks students to consider contrasting newspaper accounts of the explosion of the Maine. A more elaborate inquiry lesson delves into the causes of the Spanish-American War. In a third lesson, students examine pro- and anti-imperialism political cartoons from the period. Finally, students analyze some of the atrocities that took place in the Philippines.

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7 Learning Standards

Aligns to SS.IS.4.6-8.LC (Major alignment)
Determine the value of sources by evaluating their relevance and intended use.

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Aligns to SS.IS.4.6-8.MdC (Major alignment)
Determine the credibility of sources based upon their origin, authority and context.

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Aligns to SS.IS.4.6-8.MC (Major alignment)
Gather relevant information from credible sources and determine whether they support each other.

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Aligns to SS.IS.5.6-8.MdC (Major alignment)
Identify evidence from multiple sources to support claims, noting its limitations.

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Aligns to SS.H.1.6-8.MdC (Major alignment)
Analyze connections among events and developments in broader historical contexts.

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Aligns to SS.H.1.6-8.MC (Major alignment)
Use questions generated about individuals and groups to analyze why they and the developments they shaped, are seen as historically significant.

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Aligns to SS.H.2.6-8.LC
Explain how and why perspectives of people have changed over time.

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12 Keywords

Stanford History Group contextualization sourcing inquiry Spanish American War Multiple Sources Social Sciences and History Philippine American War Political Cartoons corroboration Maine Explosion Reading like a Historian
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