Social Studies9-12+
US History: Emerging World Power
By Agustin O.
This 3-page article introduces 11th-grade US History students to the Age of Expansion and Imperialism, covering labor movements, economic needs, religious motivations, and the debate between imperialists and anti-imperialists leading up to the Spanish-American War. It includes multiple-choice, matching, and short-response questions to assess comprehension.
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Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this article as an introduction to a unit on US Imperialism, perhaps over two 45-minute class periods.
- Discussion question: How did the rise of labor unions and government responses influence the US's search for new markets abroad?
- For struggling readers, consider pre-teaching key vocabulary like 'imperialism,' 'labor union,' and 'social upheaval.'
- Advanced students can research and present on a specific anti-imperialist argument from the era.
- Estimated time: 90 minutes.
Social Studies9-12+
US History: Emerging World Power
By Agustin O.
This 3-page article introduces 11th-grade US History students to the Age of Expansion and Imperialism, covering labor movements, economic needs, religious motivations, and the debate between imperialists and anti-imperialists leading up to the Spanish-American War. It includes multiple-choice, matching, and short-response questions to assess comprehension.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this article as an introduction to a unit on US Imperialism, perhaps over two 45-minute class periods.
- Discussion question: How did the rise of labor unions and government responses influence the US's search for new markets abroad?
- For struggling readers, consider pre-teaching key vocabulary like 'imperialism,' 'labor union,' and 'social upheaval.'
- Advanced students can research and present on a specific anti-imperialist argument from the era.
- Estimated time: 90 minutes.