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The Monroe Doctrine: Whose Doctrine Was It?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Was James Monroe the sole contributor of the Monroe Doctrine? Young scholars study the doctrine and cite evidence to show contributions of John Quincy Adams and Thomas Jefferson in its formulation.
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National Endowment for the Humanities

The Monroe Doctrine: A Close Reading

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars identify specific passages in the Monroe Doctrine to events in early U.S. diplomacy.
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The Monroe Doctrine: President Monroe and the Independence Movement in South America

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners identify conditions in Europe that relate to the independence movements in South America and list reasons why President Monroe gave for recognizing the independence movement in South America.
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The Monroe Doctrine: U.S. Foreign Affairs (circa 1782-1823) and James Monroe

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read the test of the Monroe Doctrine then list the key points and discuss its central tenets.
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Book: Crossing the Seas

For Teachers 4th - 6th
As learners read each chapter of Eric Schwartz's Crossing the Seas, they analyze the actions of United States in Venezuela, Hawaii, Cuba, the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and the intent of the Monroe Doctrine. They then compare American...
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George Washington's Foreign Policy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners compare George Washington's foreign policy to the policies of presidents who followed him. For this primary source analysis lesson, students compare Washington's Farewell Address to the Roosevelt Corollary, the Monroe Doctrine,...
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Decoding US Foreign Policy: The Iran-Contra Affair

For Teachers 9th - 11th
This is a really good lesson. Learners explore US Foreign Policy, the Reagan Administration, and the Iran-Contra Affair through various documents and readers theater. Worksheets, script, and web links are all included. Teaching can't get...
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"Lista Negra-The Black Lists"

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Pupils review the history and political motivation behind the U.S. adoption of the Monroe Doctrine and how national security measures collide with the issues of due process and human rights during times of war. They learn about how the...
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Changing Landscape at the Fort Vancouver Reserve

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the international background and consequences of The Louisiana Purchase, The War of 1812, and The Monroe Doctrine. The lesson helps to improve critical thinking skills about American History.
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Understanding and Using Primary and Secondary Sources in History

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Explore primary and secondary sources in this historical analysis lesson. Young researchers define the terms primary source and secondary source. They read a primary source document provided by the teacher and answer questions about the...
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First Nations vs. Euro-Americans

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students analyze primary and secondary source documents to help them describe the cooperation and conflict that existed among the American Indians and new settlers. Then, students analyze the purpose, challenges, and economic incentives...
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A History of the War of 1812 and The Star-Spangled Banner

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students examine the causes and outcomes of the War of 1812, and determine the chronology of the Star-Spangled Banner. In this War of 1812 lesson, students learn vocabulary and read a narrative about the War of 1812 before participating...
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Poetry and Our National Anthem

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students express the meaning of the Star-Spangled Banner. In this American history instructional activity, students read through the national anthem and complete an activities from a list of choices. Some choices include: writing the...
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Destructive Impact of Environment on Artifacts

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers recognize that artifacts are destroyed over time.  In this environmental factors on artifacts instructional activity, students experiment and observe through the microscope to find the environmental impact on artifacts. ...
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The U.S. Presidents

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students identify the Presidents of the U.S. by their physical characteristics and their impact on America. In this Presidents lesson plan, students read about each President, look at their pictures, and identify each of them based on...
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Coins: Historic Documents and Policy Statements

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students research the importance and meaning of honoring historic documents and policy statements on coins. They consult available texts and bookmarked Internet sites and share their findings with the class. They create a poster that...
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War and International Law:America’s Foreign Policy: A Brief History

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discover the history of American foreign policy. In this foreign policy instructional activity, students listen to their instructor present a lecture that presents a brief history of American foreign policy. Students respond to...
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Manifest Destiny

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students 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.
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Cuban Missile Crisis

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders determine how causation shaped the Cuban Missile Crisis. In this Cold War lesson, 11th graders examine photographs and documents related to the crisis and analyze the television address that President Kennedy made to the...
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Diplomatic Duties

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders research and illustrate the diplomatic policies of American presidents, and write letters critiquing the policies of specific presidents. March 17, 2003)
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: The Monroe Doctrine: Origin and Early American Foreign Policy

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this Curriculum Unit, students will consider "The Monroe Doctrine: Origin and Early American Foreign Policy" in 4 Lessons. The unit also includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
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City University of New York

American Social History Proj.: Decoding u.s. Foreign Policy: Iran Contra Affair

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students explore the Iran-Contra Affair using a timeline and related documents, and practice critical thinking about US foreign policy during the late Cold War years, and about the actions of officials of Ronald Reagan's government. They...
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Small Planet Communications: The Age of Imperialism

For Teachers 7th - 8th
This website gives detailed information on U.S, imperialism including lesson plans. Presented in outline format.

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