Social Studies9-12+
US Expansion Case Studies: Samoa and Hawaii
By Jacqueline N.
This 5-page packet guides 9th graders through an analysis of US expansion in Samoa and Hawaii, applying their knowledge of political, ideological, and economic motivations. It includes guiding questions to support critical thinking and close reading.
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Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this packet as a 45-minute small-group activity following instruction on late 1800s US expansion.
- Discussion questions: What were the primary economic drivers for US involvement in Samoa and Hawaii? How did ideological justifications for expansion differ between the two cases?
- For struggling readers, provide sentence starters for their written responses or allow them to work with a partner.
- Advanced learners can research and compare US expansion in a third location during the same period.
- Estimated time: 45 minutes.
Social Studies9-12+
US Expansion Case Studies: Samoa and Hawaii
By Jacqueline N.
This 5-page packet guides 9th graders through an analysis of US expansion in Samoa and Hawaii, applying their knowledge of political, ideological, and economic motivations. It includes guiding questions to support critical thinking and close reading.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this packet as a 45-minute small-group activity following instruction on late 1800s US expansion.
- Discussion questions: What were the primary economic drivers for US involvement in Samoa and Hawaii? How did ideological justifications for expansion differ between the two cases?
- For struggling readers, provide sentence starters for their written responses or allow them to work with a partner.
- Advanced learners can research and compare US expansion in a third location during the same period.
- Estimated time: 45 minutes.