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White Man's Burden:The Expansionist/Anti-Imperialist Debate  at the Turn of the Century Lesson PlanWhite Man's Burden:The Expansionist/Anti-Imperialist Debate  at the Turn of the Century Lesson Plan
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White Man's Burden:The Expansionist/Anti-Imperialist Debate at the Turn of the Century

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Young scholars explore the roles of Expansionists and Anti-imperialists and take on the identity of a historical character to defend their position before a Senate committee. Roles of newsmen, senators, and futurists are also assumed in this lesson plan.

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imperialism, political parties

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anti-imperialism, expansionism, imperialism, party affliation, political party, social studies
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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For Teacher Use
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Year
2006

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