Unit 5: Imperialism & WWI 12.17.18

1898 Treaty of Paris Treaty gave the United States control over the Philippines This issue is hotly debated in the US What should the US do with the Philippines? Over the next two days you are going to look at this question and form an argument that supports 1 of 3 options

Fall 1898 (background info) Step One Fall 1898 (background info) Take notes as a class

Options in Brief Anti-Imperialism: Imperialism Small Policy: Large Policy: 2 Grant the Philippines complete independence immediately. 3 Create a military base & establish the Philippines as a temporary protectorate. 1 Bring the Philippines into American democracy by making them a colony.

What should the US do with the Philippines? You will make the argument for your option – why is this best for the US? Citizens will listen to all presentations, ask questions, and make a decision on which one to go with

Option 1 Option2 Option3 Citizens (Large Policy) Option2 (Anti-Imperialism) Option3 (Small Policy) Citizens (Decision Makers) Serena Alex B Kamryn Sandra Zander Nihal Katelyn Ioana Peyton Hannah Natalie Olivia Jenna Braden Michael Kas Kary Noah Prapti Matt Sruthi Ayesha Gabe Danielle Bradley Ally Enzo

Option 1 Option2 Option3 Citizens (Large Policy) Option2 (Anti-Imperialism) Option3 (Small Policy) Citizens (Decision Makers) Kayla Cat Melissa Maggie Cynthia Shannon Jonathan Mia Sarah Rose Alex V Ian Andrew Kyra Emma Noelle Dane Cole Elexis Danny Grace Quinn Hannah Kimmy Soledad Jack Jasmine Owen Yin

Option 1 Option2 Option3 Citizens (Large Policy) Option2 (Anti-Imperialism) Option3 (Small Policy) Citizens (Decision Makers) Audrey Estrella Adam Henry David Marissa Ruby Anisa Andrew Susanna Ana Elizabeth Shane Tyler Jon Jaylen Rowan Brady Addie Charlie Ryan Bill Johnny Sabine

Option 1 Option2 Option3 Citizens (Large Policy) Option2 (Anti-Imperialism) Option3 (Small Policy) Citizens (Decision Makers) Eli Joey Kim Jaden George Parker Mike Sam Ethan Jasper Nathan Mateo Terra Joseph Nyta Colton Laney Jordan Isobel Patrick Annah Jennifer Evan Eric Taylor Noelle Juju Nolan Shriya Nikki

Step 2: Group Work Your packet includes detailed information on your group’s assigned option The last page has directions for your group work. Follow the directions to put together a short presentation explaining why your option is the best path for America.

Presentations Your group should put together a 3-5 minute argument that outlines: What your option is Why your option is the best direction for our country Convince the citizens! Everyone should participate

Tomorrow’s Plan 1st half of class: Meet with your partners & finalize your presentations 2nd half of class: Group debates Share all 3 options Questions Decision