Days 2 - 3 Period 7 (1890 – 1945) [PART 1 – (1890 – 1932)]
Warm-Up: Defining Terms Define the following terms (in your own words when possible) Imperialism Colonialism Racism Bias Nativism Jingoism
Class discussion When should a country “meddle” in the affairs of another country
American Imperialism If someone says it better, let them say it… CRASH COURSE #28 While watching, complete the fill-in notes!
Group Work: “A Splendid little war” In your groups, you will research events, characters, and ideologies that led to U.S. involvement in the Spanish-American War Based on your assigned topic, you will develop a scripted presentation that addresses your topic fully
Why did the United States go to war with Spain? While listening to the presentations, keep a running list of possible causes of America decision to go to war with Spain Might be helpful to organize like this… Political Economic Social
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Class Review/Discussion Why did the United States go to war with Spain?
What previous knowledge was confirmed in the text? Warm-up: Partner Review—People’s history (Chapter 12 - The Empire and the People) What previous knowledge was confirmed in the text? What new knowledge was put forth in the text? What surprised you about the text? What confused you about the text?
America in World War I If someone says it better, let them say it… CRASH COURSE #30 While watching, complete the fill-in notes!
Class Discussion How could the United States government get the population to support participation in World War I?
Photograph Analysis Famous New York soldiers return home Two American Negroes win Croix de Guerre Why do you think the photos of the 369th infantry were taken? What strikes you as unusual about the photographs? Who do you think took these photos – and with what purpose? Photograph Analysis
Propaganda Poster analysis How did the posters help the war effort? Propaganda Poster analysis
Document Analysis: Committee on Public Information What emotions were the writers trying to create among the listeners? What sacrifices were expected of young men and their families? What is the poem’s message?
Reactions to war What feelings and ideas does the poem convey? “I have a rendezvous with Death” by Alan Seeger “Over There” by George M. Cohan What feelings and ideas does the poem convey? What feelings does George M. Cohan convey through the lyrics to “Over There”? Reactions to war
Class Review/Discussion How did the United States mobilize public support for U.S. involvement in World War I?