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Imperialism and Expansion: Part 2

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore the concept of American Imperialism. In this American foreign policy lesson, students take notes on the Spanish-American War and foreign policy practices of the United States in the late 1800s.
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Analyzing Sources on Imperialism

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore the concept of imperialism. In this imperialism lesson, 9th graders analyze primary sources regarding British imperialism in Africa. Students analyze the sources for credibility as they gain an understanding of the...
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Imperialism Graphic Organizer

For Teachers 8th - 12th
In this Imperialism graphic organizer, students list details regarding the Boxer Rebellion, Suez Canal, Indian National Congress, Russo-Japanese War, and Japan's industrialization.
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Imperialism

For Teachers 7th - 11th
For this Imperialism study guide worksheet, students read over notes and the related questions that accompany them. Students also read responses to the 7 short answer questions.
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Africa Vocabulary Game

For Students 9th - 10th
In this African word search worksheet, students search the puzzle for the African vocabulary words located on the sheet. There are 36 words/phrases to locate in the puzzle that relate to the Age of Imperialism in Africa.
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Yellow Journalism and the Spanish American War

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders investigate the meaning and impact of "yellow journalism." They determine how it affects people and how it played out in the USS Maine incident during the Spanish American War by reading articles and watching a PowerPoint...
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Japanese Modernization and Imperialism

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the period in which Japan ended its isolationism with the rest of the world. Using the internet, they identify the reasons why Japan occupied and annexed Korea along with the country's reasons for going to war with...
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Frederic Remington: His Life and Time

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders discuss the life of frederic remington and visit his museum. In groups, they research topics involving remington and write reports. They assemble their findings into a Web page about remington.
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Re-covering Imperial History

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read about imperialism in Japan and China and write their own book based on the story they read.
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Imperialism

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Students examine Imperialism by analyzing the collection of primary sources in the archives of the General Douglas MacArthur Memorial. They research photos and describe soldiers and their weapons involved in the Spanish-American War.
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Playing By Different Rules

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the concept of American imperialism by researching and analyzing historical examples of American imperialism. They draft a set of laws that would govern the actions of powerful nations in other countries.
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Spanish American War and Imperialism

For Students 8th - 12th
In this U.S. history worksheet, students read articles about Spanish American War and U.S. involvement with East Asia. Students then respond to 12 short answer questions.
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USH Test One

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders write about one reason immigrants came to the United States in the late 1800's. They take a test that focuses upon past concepts and then an introduction is given by the teacher for the concepts of Imperialism and The...
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Further Reading: Japan

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the Japanese people and how they lived in the World War II era. They conduct research in order to obtain information. Then they role play the part of different people in groups who lived during the time.
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Analyzing Japanese Imperialism

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Pupils engage in a lesson in order to compare and contrast the Imperialism of Japan to that of the United States and Europe. Students can complete a variety of activities that include research questions, reflection from lecture, and...
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Japanese Empire and Culture in World War II

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students analyze examples of major empires, summarize effects of imperialism on selected societies, identify examples of art and architecture that demonstrate artistic ideal or visual principle from selected cultures and/or describe an...
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Vocabulary Building - World War I

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study the definitions of militarism, imperialism, and nationalism, and the significant individuals involved in the world alliance system prior to 1914. They examine the events that lead to World War I.
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Charles Young Photographs

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students analyze photographs as an introduction to the Spanish American War. The concepts of American expansionism are explored through the process.