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University of Illinois

University of Illinois: Early American Trade With China: Europe's Economic Tradition [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Most well-educated American colonists (including early American leaders like Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and Benjamin Franklin) were familiar with the writings andideas of European scholars, so it makes sense that Americans came to...
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University of Oregon

Mapping History: Latin American History

For Students 9th - 10th
Interactive and animated maps and timelines of historical events and time periods in Latin American history from 1898 to 2000.
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PBS

Pbs: American Experience: Hawaii's Last Queen

For Students 9th - 10th
This transcript from an American Experience program about Hawaii's last queen, Lili'uokalani, tells of her enlightened rule of Hawaii and the overthrow of her monarchy, which resulted in the U.S. annexation of Hawaii.
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Hartford Web Publishing

World History Archives: The Changing Faces of Imperialism

For Students 9th - 10th
Reflections of Latin American history on imperialism, religion, human rights and social justice. Gives a historical perspective to current times (1996). Text
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Other

Spanish American War: The Spanish American War

For Students 9th - 10th
Details of the explosion aboard the USS Maine, including photo links, and the response of the American media. In addition, there is information about other aspects of the Spanish American War.
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American Rhetoric

American Rhetoric: William Jennings Bryan: Imperialism (Flag of an Empire)

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the text and audio of William Jennings Bryan's speech "Imperialism" (Flag of an Empire) delivered on August 8, 1900, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Digital History

Digital History: The u.s., Cuba, and the Platt Amendment [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
After the SpanishAmerican War the American occupation of Cuba and the adoption of the Platt Amendment, which was forced upon the Cuban government when it formed its constitution, showed the signs of imperialism on the part of the United...
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National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Power, American Beginnings: 1492 1690

For Students 9th - 10th
Fifty seven primary sources-historical documents, literary texts, and visual images-and one secondary historical account that explore imperial conflict, European economic rivalry, and the impact of colonial rule on native peoples.
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Raleigh Charter High School

Mrs. Newmark's Page: Imperialism

For Students 9th - 10th
This quiz will test your knowledge about imperialism.
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Other

On Line History of the United States: The Age of Imperialism

For Students 9th - 10th
Online history page containing numerous links to specific incidents of U.S. expansion in the Pacific, Latin America, China, and Cuba.
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The History Cat

The History Cat: Age of Imperialism: The Iranian Revolution of 1979

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the transformation of Iran into an oil-rich country, and the westernization that took place under Shah Reza Pahlavi. This was followed by a religious backlash and the overthrow of the Shah by Ayatollah Khomeini and his...
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PBS

Pbs: American Experience: American Fight for the Philippines

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this account of the Philippine-American War, as told by a Cornell historian for a PBS documentary.
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National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Two Views, Making of African American Identity: V. 2

For Students 9th - 10th
Two poems that explore the struggles of African Americans in the early-twentieth century. Links to both poems by Fenton Johnson are provided, and illustrate the struggles experienced as black man in white America in the 1910s
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: The Philippine American War [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The National Center for History in the Schools at UCLA (NCHS) and the Organization of American Historians (OAH) have developed the following lessons for teaching with primary sources. This unit, like others co-published by NCHS and OAH,...
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: William Mc Kinley: Foreign Affairs

For Students 9th - 10th
A good description of the foreign policy of President Wiliam McKinley including infornation about the Spanish-American War, the Open Door policy, and the annexation of the Hawaiian Islands.
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Patrick McSherry

Spanish American War Centennial: u.s.s. Vesuvius in Action

For Students 9th - 10th
General Marcus J. Wright's account of the U.S.S. Vesuvius in action gives readers a first hand look at the Spanish-American War.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Geography Review of Imperialism

For Teachers 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is a geography review of Imperialism, the Spanish-American War, and World War I.
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University of Groningen

American History: Essays: Manifest Destiny: Many Shades of Manifest Destiny

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of the other guises of Manifest Destiny, including imperialism, yellow journalism, the idea of the white man's burden, the Monroe Doctrine, and the Roosevelt Corollary.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Ap Us History Unit: Period 7: 1890 1945: Intro.: Age of Empire

For Students 9th - 10th
The study resource from Khan Academy provides an overview of Period 7: 1890-1945 in American History. The Age of Empire is discussed in this lesson. This resource is designed as a review for the AP US History Test.
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OpenStax

Open Stax: American Foreign Policy 1890 1914: Economic Imperialism in East Asia

For Students 11th - 12th
As America's economic prowess grew, it was able to harness this power to expand its imperialistic arm into China. This mutually beneficial relationship lasted until after World War II when China became a communist country.
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PBS

Pbs: America 1900: William Jennings Bryan's Campaign Strategy

For Students 9th - 10th
Historian Walter LaFeber discusses William Jennings Bryan's 1900 campaign strategy to win the White House by criticizing the imperialism of the Republican candidate, William McKinley.
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Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

Gilder Lehrman Institute: History Now: Empire Building

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] A lengthy essay about American focus on foreign affairs after the Civil War, expanding particularly in the late 19th century. Read about U.S. exploits in the Caribbean, Latin America, and the Pacific...
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US Navy

Nhhc: Oceanic Period (1890 1945)

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the build-up of the U.S. Navy after the Spanish-American War and how it was used to protech the country in World Wars I and II.
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois: Early American Trade With China: Emperor Quianlong's Response [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
In 1793, the King of England sent a mission under Lord Macartney to China to open regular diplomatic and commercial relations with China. The King instructed Macartney to deliver a letter tothe Emperor requesting, among other things,...

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