Chapter 10: America Claims an Empire
In the late 1890s, American newspapers are running sensational stories about Spain's harsh rule of Cuba. Such articles anger Americans. Among those willing to fight for Cuba's freedom are a group of volunteers, the Rough Riders. led by future president Theodore Roosevelt, the Rough Riders become a model for others to follow.
High School Social Studies Content Expectations
Michigan Department of Education
6.2 Becoming a World Power
Describe and analyze the major changes – both positive and negative – in the role the United States played in world affairs after the Civil War, and explain the causes and consequences of this changing role.
6.2.1 Growth of U.S.
Global Power – Locate on a map the territories (Cuba, Puerto Rico, Philippines,Hawaii, Panama Canal Zone) acquired by the United States during its emergence as an imperial power between 1890 and 1914, and analyze the role the Spanish American War, the Philippine Revolution, the Panama Canal, the Open Door Policy, and the Roosevelt Corollary played in expanding America’s global influence and redefining its foreign policy.
Michigan Department of Education
6.2 Becoming a World Power
Describe and analyze the major changes – both positive and negative – in the role the United States played in world affairs after the Civil War, and explain the causes and consequences of this changing role.
6.2.1 Growth of U.S.
Global Power – Locate on a map the territories (Cuba, Puerto Rico, Philippines,Hawaii, Panama Canal Zone) acquired by the United States during its emergence as an imperial power between 1890 and 1914, and analyze the role the Spanish American War, the Philippine Revolution, the Panama Canal, the Open Door Policy, and the Roosevelt Corollary played in expanding America’s global influence and redefining its foreign policy.
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Chapter 10: America Claims and Empire
Layered Unit Checklist
Layered Unit Checklist
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You Must Do ONE of the Following: Ch. 10 Study Questions: (25pts.) OR Ch. 10 6 Square (all sections) (25pts.) OR Ch. 10 Outline: (25pts) Vocabulary: You Must Do the Following: Ch. 10 Identifications (15pts.) |
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Rubric for Essay Topic: Discuss the causes and effects of the Spanish-American War. |