Unit 6: Imperialism & WWI
Pacing Update
Unit 6 exam covering chapters 27, 28, 30 & 31 on Tues 2/5. Ch 32 reading & notes due 2/6. Ch 33 due 2/12. Ch 34 due 2/19.
Inauguration Extra Credit
Compare Lincoln to T Roosevelt or Wilson... saw some great ones at Ford 's Theatre- post this response on Edmodo as a comment under my post. AND Tweet or post comments to Obama's Inaugural Address, Edgar's comments, and the poet. These are scheduled to begin 8:50am. I want THOUGHTFUL comments. Two comments each for Edgars and the poet in ddition to 7 for Obama is 5%. Two comments each and 8-12posts for 10%. Use #ALHSAPUSH at the end of Your Tweets.
Reading for Unit
Chapter 27 is due 1/7.
Chapter 28 is due 1/14.
Chapter 30 is due 1/22.
Chapter 31 is due 1/28.
Essential Questions
* How is our view of the world shaped by the size, location, and natural resources base of the US?
* How does the role of the media shape US foreign and domestic policy?
* How are civil liberties challenged during times of conflict?
* How did the changes in US foreign policy since the turn of the 20th century lead to entrance of the US into a world conflict?
* How did the outcome of WWI shape the world politically and socially?
* How does the role of the media shape US foreign and domestic policy?
* How are civil liberties challenged during times of conflict?
* How did the changes in US foreign policy since the turn of the 20th century lead to entrance of the US into a world conflict?
* How did the outcome of WWI shape the world politically and socially?
Key Topics
Roots of American Imperialism, Spanish-American War, Philippine Insurrection, "Big Stick," Open Door, Panama Canal, Wilson & Mexico, The Great War, War on the Home Front, Wartime Progressive Reforms, 14 Points, Treaty of Versailles