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Westward the Course of Empire Goes: American Imperialism in the Pacific Ocean during the Nineteenth Century Lesson PlanWestward the Course of Empire Goes: American Imperialism in the Pacific Ocean during the Nineteenth Century Lesson Plan
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Westward the Course of Empire Goes: American Imperialism in the Pacific Ocean during the Nineteenth Century

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Eleventh graders research the acquisition of colonial outposts throughout the Pacific Ocean by the United States during the late-nineteenth century. They present their findings to the class and propose which countries or territories the United States should use for better trade relations.

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Grade
11th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Duration
14 days
Instructional Strategy
Research
Year
2004

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