Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Lessons in Looking: Imperialism Cartoons

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Using a Smartboard, learners break apart symbolism found in a political cartoon published in 1902. They work to analyze the cartoon in terms of US Imperialism occurring in the late 1890s. All necessary materials are included in this well...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Imperialism

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explore the concept of Imperialism. In this foreign policy lesson, students examine the policies of the US and other countries through time. Students then create a political cartoon of their own and create a timeline that...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Imperialism Political Cartoon Assessment

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students work from topics provided by the teacher to create a political cartoon that illustrates imperialism throughout the world, focusing on that which led up to World War One.
Interactive
Curated OER

The Spanish American War (1898-1901)

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer questions about the Spanish American War. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive worksheet.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Manifest Destiny

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars identify the implications of Manifest Destiny. In this Westward Expansion lesson, students view a PowerPoint presentation on the topic and then respond to questions based on the details of the presentation.
Study Guide
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Ap Us History Unit: Unit: Period 7: 1890 1945: Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
The study resource from Khan Academy provides a video lesson over Period 7: 1890-1945 in American History. This self-assessment covers context for The Spanish-American War and the debate about imperialism. This resource is designed as a...