2.18 Imperialism and the Spanish American War

Due Today: Ch. 20 pgs. 409-416

Key Concept 3.3.I: In the late 19th century and early 20th century, new U.S. territorial ambitions and acquisitions in the Western Hemisphere and the Pacific accompanied heightened public debates over America’s role in the world.

• Warm-up: Vote with your feet
• Why might the US want to imperialize in the late 1800s? Crash Course: Imperialism (thru mystery document)

The Imperialist Debate: Complete chart as we go

• Watch Spanish-American War Summary
• Primary Sources 'round the room
• Synthesis (on back of chart): Mexican-American War & Spanish-American War

Compare: Monroe Doctrine vs. Roosevelt Corollary

Homework: Chapter 20 (417-423) and short answer