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U. S. History: Expansion, Imperialism, and World War I

Learning Targets

  1. I can describe what factors led the United States to abandon its traditional isolation from world affairs.
  1. I can analyze whether or not the U.S. should have acquired possessions overseas.
  1. I can relate what factors lead to the decision of the United States to join the Allied powers in World War I.
  1. I can show how the United States contributed to the outcome of World War I.
  1. I can prove why World War I lead to American isolationism.
  1. I can evaluate what the impacts of World War I were at home.

Important Dates

Friday, Nov. 4th: C Layer due

Wednesday, Nov. 9th: B Layer Due

Friday, Nov. 11th: A Layer Due

Wed., Nov. 16th: Test Day

Prezi and Office Mix Materials

B Layer Content

Native Peoples Prezi

What was the Cuban reaction to the imperialism? What about the Hawaiian reaction? The Filipino reaction? Create a Prezi that represents these three groups reaction to the US annexing them during the time period of US Imperialism. Prezi must show original work, a high level of understanding of the reaction of the three nations, and must be neat, accurate, and aesthetically pleasing.

 PowerPoint Mix

What was the Cuban reaction to the imperialism? What about the Hawaiian reaction? The Filipino reaction? Create a PowerPoint Mix that represents these three groups reaction to the US annexing them during the time period of US Imperialism. PowerPoint Mix must show original work, a high level of understanding the reaction of the three nations, and must be neat, accurate, and aesthetically pleasing.

Office Mix Tutorial

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