America as a World Power Homework

America as a World Power

The following reading is to be completed along with the worksheet by the beginning of class on Tuesday, Oct. 8.

Please read Chapter 18-4 in The Americans textbook. I've included a copy of this chapter section in your shared Imperialism folder. It is entitled, "18 - 4: America as a World Power." Please complete the worksheet that goes with it. It is entitled, "18-4: America as a World Power Worksheet." Again, this is in the shared folder as well.

Have a good weekend.

Spanish-American War Homework

U.S. Imperialism

The Spanish-American War

A Catalan [Spain] satirical drawing published in La Campana de Gràcia (1896), criticizing U.S. behavior regarding Cuba. Text below reads: "Keep the island so it won't get lost."

Due tomorrow at the beginning of class: Please complete the reading, "The Spanish-American War" and the handout that came with it. It is a two-sided worksheet. There is a copy of both in the shared Imperialism file folder.

Quiz Tuesday on Imperialism Causes

There will be a Double Quiz on Tuesday. (There will NOT be an essay test until Thu. Oct. 3)  Make sure you know the following for tomorrow:

• Know the five major causes of Imperialism

• Know how and why was Hawaii obtained by the United States

• There will be at least two O and P documents. That is two Os and two Ps. Make sure you know what to look for to determine the Origin of a document.

• Make sure you know the answer to question # 9 on last week’s homework assignment: 9. Why did the United States become involved in several Latin American nations in the nineteenth century? Summarize why the United States became involved in Samoa, Hawaii, and other Latin American nations.

Imperialism Homework - Due Friday

American Imperialism

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But first, Man is shot to death by South Korean forces as he tries to swim to North Korea. The big question is, Unless you are Dennis Rodman, why would you want to swim to the North?

Drowning or not, do NOT swim to Kim Jong Un. You'll be shot by the South.

I have shared a file folder with you entitled, "Imperialism Readings." It contains the following files:




You are to make a copy of "Imperialism - LAST," retitle it with your last name and share it with me. And then, answer the first ten questions from the reading, "Part 1- The Origins of Global Power." You have also been given a paper copy of this reading.

Your answers are due by 3:10 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 20.