Central america is important to our understanding of both latin america and the united states. Using the list below, shade or color the maps to indicate which european nation controlled each african or asian territory. Foreign policy during the age of imperialism scott fields mckeel academy of technology i. Others favored the use of indirect means, such as u. Although some measure of religious practice and business activities we permitted. A map activity will kick things off, followed by a discussion of the pros and cons of imperialism and a studentled debate on the subject from a nineteenth century point of view. The download includes a printable world map and an instruction sheet that includes directions for locati. They disagreed considerably over the means and ends of doing so, however. In this activity, students will discuss the issue of imperialism and whether a policy of u. American imperialism is the economic, military, and cultural influence of the. Summarize the main events of the spanish american war using the map you have created and maps in chapter 10 of your textbook. A portion of the holdings in these collections have been optimized to allow searching for elements within a given map, such as sea monsters, decorative borders, cartouche, or other imagery. Annotated imperialism map project map activities, map projects, black history.
Students will reflect on the experience of imperialism and gain an understanding of what that term means. For cities on the asia map, color a larger circle around the dot. History, students explore the evolution of the american identity and its role in the global. Near the end of the 19th century americans began to consider emulating the nations of europe by building an overseas empire. He documents the views of americans at the time and their treatment of other races during the late 1800s and early 1900s. Archived pdf from the original on january 10, 2007. Explain that they will each need to take on the role of country listed on their cards. Imperialism annotated map activity map activities, map. The download includes a printable world map and an. To reinforce your unit on american imperialism in the late 1800s and early 1900s, have students use this convenient world map to identify all of the areas in which america exerted their control. Imperialism lesson plan 9th grade world history benchmark. The download includes a printable world map and an instruction sheet that includes. For and against from kimberly weber grade 10 length of class period 60 minutes inquiry what were some of the arguments for and against american imperialism.
Us imperialism was not like european where we openly take over by force. See more ideas about map, history and world history. Imperialism role play activity adapted from cheryl deck, oskaloosa, ks 1. This search screen will allow you to search these elements, but remember it is only searching a fraction of the collections.
Imperialism and world war i the age of imperialism was one in which countries around the world tried to gain territory and colonies. Using the list below, shade or color the m aps to indicate which european nation contro lled each african or asian territory. By the end of the 19th century, the united states joined the rest of europe in its global imperialism, again citing the motivations of manifest destiny, claiming to spread civilization and democracy. In this map activity on imperialism in africa, students complete 6 tasks on the map to illustrate the scramble for africa, then answer 5 questions about the berlin conference, any attempts at african resistance, the creation of the boundaries, and more. Imperialism simulation geography of conflict and human.
Africa belgian congo belgium sierra leone britain gold coast britain nigeria britain. The spanish american war robin rawlins lake region high. After the conquest of the west, the united states turned its focus to latin america and asia. Explorer map, north and south america, study history, teaching social studies. On your own paper, you will complete the activities below, be sure to label each activity with its letter and.
America likes to assert its influence by inciting internal rebellions that the u. They did this to gain money, show they were powerful and spread their ideas about how the world should be. Monday, december 10 spanish american war lesson complete imperialism map tuesday, december 11 notes on u. He was a ruthless man who ruled venezuela for nearly 30 years after seiz. Essential question x how did global competition motivate the united states to become a world power. As you proceed through this activity, you will investigate the dramatic transformations that imperialism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries brought to the continent of africa and also the countries that controlled them. Lesson summary summary when the united states defeated spain in the spanish american war of 1898, it became more than a respected. Social studies sample scope and sequence updated us history. Share my lesson is a destination for educators who dedicate their time and professional expertise to provide the best education for students everywhere. The symbols, names and characters in cartoon number one are used to portray american imperialism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Language teachers might introduce central american literature as an articulation of lived experience.
Latin american countries, it realized that it had strong links with its southern neighbors. Reviewing the maps of alaska and hawaii from class the previous session. Finish imperialism primary documents friday, december 7 spanish american war notes. Pacific imperialism map imperialism outline fillin notes imperialism outline notes completed motivations for imperialism primary sources conflicts during imperialism panama canalspanish american war imperialism in the us 3 category graphic organizer imperialism in europe 3 category graphic organizer u. Have your students chart the growth of america as a world power. Wilsonian foreign policy activity wilsonian foreign policy. Out of the three factors that fueled american imperialism, which factor do you think played the greatest role in the u. Plan your lesson in industrial and political revolution 1750 1914 and social studies with helpful tips from teachers like you. Using the list below, shade or color the maps to indicate which.
F or cities on the a sia m ap, color a larger circle around the dot. The spanishamerican war lasted only about ten weeks in 1898. Imperialism and world war i grade 8 social studies. Imperialism and the global rivalry for power are dra matized in this. Western civilization by dan mcdowell 2004, published by teachingpoint. Powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates.
Give eac h student a role play card great britain, germany, france, belgium, portugal and a differentcolored marker. Teaching american history project lesson title american imperialism. American imperialism clovis municipal school district. Out of the three factors that fueled american imperialism, which factor do you think. Map activities teaching activities map quiz high school world history penal colony empire interactive map world war i.
Imperialism yellow journalism uss maine gorge dewey rough riders. A new map of texas, oregon, and california, samuel augustus mitchell, 1846. The printable worksheet is set up so students can record their findings and once finished, plot the new territories on a world map. This activity will engage your students as they research territorial acquisitions from 1870 to 1930. American imperialism enduring understanding at the beginning of the 20th century, competition for economic, political, and military power brought the united states into international conflict. It includes a blank map that requires students to label countries surrounding china, as well as the spheres of influence in china during the time of imperialism in china. Your students will also analyze the factors that fueled american imperialism and how they inspired the push to expand across the oceans. Students use the list to create an annotated world map about imperialism. At the end of the lesson plan they will have a knowledge and understanding of american imperialism and be able to evaluate its consequences.
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