October 7, 2014

Topic: Empire and Expansion

Many Americans began to advocate overseas expansionism in the late nineteenth century, leading to new territorial annexations and acquisitions in the Western Hemisphere and the Pacific.

(WOR6) (WOR7) (ENV5) (POL6)

Agenda:
1. Warm Up:  Using the Social Darwinism reading:

• Identify Josiah Strong's argument and discuss how it connects to Social Darwinism.

2. Tennyson Quote

3. Primary Source Document:

• "The White Man's Burden"- Activity and Application to Philippines, China, etc.

3. Notes:  Spanish American War

• Guiding Question

4. Crash Course:  Imperialism