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In this online interactive American history instructional activity, students respond to 12 matching questions regarding 1865-1914 America. Students may check their answers immediately.
Here is a terrific series of lessons which detail America's rise to becoming a world power. Seventh graders create a newspaper that chronicles the important events during this time period. The papers contain information about the expansion of the US Navy, the annexation of Hawaii, the Spanish-American War, and the building of the Panama Canal. This impressive plan has everything you need for successful implementation.
Define the causes and effects associated with American imperialism. This concise presentation defines and exemplifies how American imperialism effected domestic and international relationships. Topics covered are Manifest Destiny, acquisition of nearby islands, Yellow Journalism, Hearst and the Spanish-American war. Great classroom resource.
Students study Galileo and his scientific discoveries. They complete a series of experiments/model constructions, using 17th century equipment and procedures, to "recreate," demonstrate and explore the various discoveries of Galileo.
Students examine the wars the United States was involved in between 1898 and 1945. In groups, they determine the causes and effects of each war and how each war changed the way the United States handled their foreign affairs. As a class, they debate American imperialism and how we have used it to our advantage in each war.
High schoolers examine the connection between military experiences and presidential campaigns, reading "A War is Nice on the Resume, But It May Not Get You the Job." students research an American president's background and create a pre-presidential resume
Students explore the era of imperialism and expansion of the United States. In this American history instructional activity, students play a game regarding the U.S. attempts to expand the nation in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
In this Spanish-American War worksheet, students respond to 7 short answer questions about the war and define 6 terms that relate to the war.