Imperialism

I. Essential Question:
How did the United States demonstrate its growing interest in the Pacific and Latin America?
A. New York Common Core Curriculum Standards
1. 8.I.A.2 Ethnocentrism and racism regarding U.S Imperialism
2. 8.I.A.4 Interest in control of foreign markets
3. 8.I.A.5 Fear of control of locations by foreign nations
4. 8.I.C.1 New foreign policy acquisition of foreign lands
5. 8.I.C.2 New foreign policy protect American Interest
6. 8.I.A.1 Imperialist belief in Manifest Destiny
B. ISTE Standards
1. 3. Knowledge Constructor
Students will research given assignment and create a power point presentation.
2. 1. Digital Citizen
b. Engaging in positive,safe, legal and ethical behavior when using technology,
including social interactions online or when suing networked devices.
c. Demonstrate an understanding of respect for the rights and obligations of using and
sharing intellectual property.
II. Key Concepts and Questions
Political
What were the domestic and foreign issues of this time period?
To understand the relative importance of the United States domestic and foreign
policies overtime.
A. Compare the Chinese and American government in the 1900's.
Why was America able to open trade with China?
1. What was the goal of the U.S open door policy?
a. (1) Writing Activity
The United States could no longer be isolated from the rest of the
world the nation had to look over seas to protect economic growth
because we were out raw materials at home. The U.S. also needed to
protect overseas trade because trade is always useful.
The following paragraph contains some vague and incorrect
illogical arguments. Revise the paragraph to strengthen the passage.
III. Key Concepts and Questions
Economic
Why were Americans seeking new foreign markets?
Debate the pros and cons of American influence in other foreign markets.
A belief that the nation had a right to the land of places, people and resources.
Increase foreign trade led to growing interest in gaining control over some foreign markets.
IV. Key Concepts and Questions
Social
Why did Americans believe they had the right to seek overseas territories, impacting the
culture and climate of the nation?
Perceived moral obligations to extend America's way of life to others. Ex. ethnocentrism and
racism.
Developing technology and communication to American expansion potential the importance of
location and physical features.
V. Religion and the Boxer Rebellion
Persecuted Catholic Martyrs dying fro their faith. Is your faith important enough to die for.
A. Critical Thinking Question: Detect points of view. These images show the events of the Boxer Rebellion
describe how an American a foreigner and a Chinese citizen would feel about this event.
VI. Assessments
A. Thinglink
1. Sphere of Influence
2. Open Door Policy
3. Boxer Rebellion
B. Imperialism Quizlet
https://quizlet.com/83729418/imperialism-assessment-flash-cards/
C. Prezi: Current Events
Modern Structures of Government in America and China