1. American History U.S. Imperialism A Day: Wednesday January 6, 2016 B Day: Thursday, January 7, 2016

2. American Government Agenda A Day: Wednesday January 6, 2016 B Day: Thursday, January 7, 2016 Do Now Discuss Do Now Complete “Taking Notes” Activity Video: Introduction to Spanish-American War

3. American History A Day: Wednesday January 6, 2016 B Day: Thursday, January 7, 2016 Objective SWBT describe reasons for the Spanish-American War and key points of the war. Do Now Write in your notebook how you could turn the following paragraph into notes: When the founding fathers considered the type of government they wanted when they broke away from England, they had several documents they used for ideas. These included the Magna Carta, Mayflower Compact, English Bill of Rights, and “Common Sense” – a pamphlet written by Thomas Payne.

4. Original: When the founding fathers considered the type of government they wanted when they broke away from England, they had several documents they used for ideas. These included the Magna Carta, Mayflower Compact, English Bill of Rights, and “Common Sense” – a pamphlet written by Thomas Payne. Notes: DOCS USED BY COLONISTS TO CREATE GOVT Magna Carta Mayflower Compact Eng. Bill of Rights Common Sense – by Thomas Payne

5. Exercises & Video See separate Word file Video: http://www.shmoop.com/spanish- american-war/http://www.shmoop.com/spanish- american-war/