1. Days 2 - 3
Period 7 (1890 – 1945) [PART 1 – (1890 – 1932)]

2. Warm-Up: Defining Terms
Define the following terms (in your own words when possible)
Imperialism
Colonialism
Racism
Bias
Nativism
Jingoism

3. Class discussion
When should a country “meddle” in the affairs of another country

4. American Imperialism
If someone says it better, let them say it… CRASH COURSE #28
While watching, complete the fill-in notes!

5. 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

6. 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

7. Group 1

8. Group 2

9. Group 3

10. Group 4

11. Class Review/Discussion
Why did the United States go to war with Spain?

12. 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?

13. America in World War I
If someone says it better, let them say it… CRASH COURSE #30
While watching, complete the fill-in notes!

14. Class Discussion
How could the United States government get the population to support participation in World War I?

15. 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

16. Propaganda Poster analysis
How did the posters help the war effort?
Propaganda Poster analysis

17. 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?

18. 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

19. Class Review/Discussion
How did the United States mobilize public support for U.S. involvement in World War I?