1. America Emerges as a World Power Topic Introduction

2. Imperialism What is it? What is it? Definition – Definition – The policy of extending the rule or authority of an empire or nation over foreign countries, or of acquiring and holding colonies and dependencies.The policy of extending the rule or authority of an empire or nation over foreign countries, or of acquiring and holding colonies and dependencies. How do you acquire one? How do you acquire one? Treaty, Exploration, War…Treaty, Exploration, War…

3. Imperialism What are some examples of empires in history? What are some examples of empires in history? Roman Empire Ottoman Empire British Empire What are some other examples?

4. Imperialism Possible Positives ? Possible Positives ? Possible Negatives ? Possible Negatives ?

5. Is America an Empire Today? What from the article supports this idea? What from the article supports this idea? Do you think that the United States is an Empire? Why or Why not? Do you think that the United States is an Empire? Why or Why not? American Military Presence Around the World

6. Performance Tasks War Plans for the Spanish American War War Plans for the Spanish American War Yellow Journalism Political Cartoons Yellow Journalism Political Cartoons Presidents’ Actions Charts / Evaluation Presidents’ Actions Charts / Evaluation Test / Review of Essential Questions Test / Review of Essential Questions

7. Essential Questions When is America exerting its power and influence justified? Does a dominant, successful nation also have an obligation to help or protect weaker nations and people?