RUSH CHAPTERS 18-19
TUES 3/9 – pp.548-551 – Define imperialism and its impact on the U.S.
WED 3/10 – pp.552-560 – Describe the Spanish-American War and its consequences.
THURS 3/11 – pp.562-571 – Examine U.S. foreign policy between 1898 and 1914. In your opinion, should the U.S. have become involved in the affairs of Colombia, Nicaragua, and Mexico during the early 1900’s? Support your answer with details.
FRI 3/12 – Explain the causes of WWI – Which ONE of these 3 causes, nationalism, imperialism, and militarism, do you think had the greatest effect in causing WWI? Give at least 2 reasons for you answer. Due MON 3/15
MON 3/15 – pp.578-601– Describe the battles and new technology of WWI - Examine the changes occurring in the U.S. during and because of WWI.
WED 3/17 – pp.604-610 - Explain the Treaty of Versailles and the results of WWI
THURS 3/18 – Finish WWI
FRI 3/19 – Test – Do you think that overall WWI had a positive or negative effect on American society? (Think about how the propaganda campaign influenced people’s behavior, the new job opportunities for African Americans and women, and how the government controlled industry.)
STUDY GUIDE
Hawaii, Imperialism, Alaska, Cuba, yellow journalism, U.S.S. Maine, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Platt Amendment, Open Door notes, Boxer Rebellion, Teddy Roosevelt, Panama Canal, Roosevelt Corollary, nationalism, Archduke Franz Ferdinand, Allied Powers, Central Powers, trench warfare, Lusitania, Zimmerman note, Selective Service Act, AEF, propaganda, Espionage and Sedition Act, Great Migration, 14 Points, League of Nations, Treaty of Versailles, Henry Cabot Lodge,