These technologies heralded major changes in warfare, lessened americans traditional sense of geographic security, and challenged their ability to protect the. In the 1880s and 1890s, hundreds of african americans were lynched in the united states. This website is more geared towards ap us history, but the fact check quizzes. Use the maps on this page and in your textbooks atlas to answer the following. In 1818, the united states agreed upon the 49th parallel as its boundary with canada. American imperialism in the late 1800s hudson river valley institute. The country being subjugated is generally a nonindustrial and nonwhite country such as cuba, india, or indonesia. United states, and japan exerted unprecedented power in the world. This search screen will allow you to search these elements, but remember it is only searching a fraction of the collections. Locate on a world and regional politicalphysical map the nations of afghanistan, iran, iraq, israel, saudi arabia, and turkey.
Activity imperialism in latin america powerpoint imperialism venn diagram. Students debate the role of theodore roosevelt during this time. Imperialism and the global rivalry for power are dra matized in this. Finish map activity on page 1 and back of page 1 in scramble for africa packetfinish risk simulation. Explain that they will each need to take on the role of country listed on their cards. Why did the united states pursue national expansion and imperialism in the late. Imperialism in china map activity this is a 2 page map activity related to imperialism in china. American history mapping activity, powerpoint guided mapping. European imperialism in africa map handout by captivating history lessons by mrs sandoval european imperialism in africa map color coding activity. After the conquest of the west, the united states turned its focus to latin america and asia. Worksheets these are our standalone worksheets covering this time period in united states history. Depending on the commentator, it may include military conquest, gunboat diplomacy, unequal treaties, subsidization of preferred factions, economic penetration through private companies followed by intervention when those interests are.
This activity will engage your students as they research territorial acquisitions from 1870 to 1930. Lesson summary summary when the united states defeated spain in the spanishamerican war of 1898, it became more than a respected. America likes to assert its influence by inciting internal rebellions that the u. Us history imperialism mind map flashcards quizlet. Monday, december 10 spanish american war lesson complete imperialism map tuesday, december 11 notes on u. During this age of imperialism, the united states exerted political, social, and economic control over countries such as the philippines, cuba, germany, austria, korea, and japan. Imperialism simulation geography of conflict and human. Map activities teaching activities map quiz high school world history penal colony empire interactive map world war i central america british imperialism. Reviewing the maps of alaska and hawaii from class the previous session. White mans burden cartoon analysis 2 imperialism fill ins. Idea that the united states should expand from atlantic to pacific b. Students will determine if the editorial cartoons were drawn from an american or foreign perspective and interpret the meaning of the cartoons. This lesson will introduce the students to the challenges of american foreign.
Colonial mapping activity often times ap us history students are missing some important geographic knowledge, especially during the colonial era. F or cities on the a sia m ap, color a larger circle around the dot. Display a blank map of the world or of the caribbean area on the overhead. This power took the form of industrial imperialism. Unit 2 industrial revolution and imperialism study guide. Nor did they always have a substantial influence on the lives of the people. Imperialism in africa map activity map activities, africa.
By 1914, as much as 88 percent of the earths land surface was settled, ruled, or economically dominated by europeans and north americans. How president benjamin harrison submitted the treaty for the hawaiian islands to be annexed. No other maps from the book are needed, just thee co. The split that developed between the united states and cuba at this. In the earlier period, imperial powers often did not penetrate far into the conquered areas in asia and africa. Lesson 1 imperialism vocab and japan and china webpage. Then students learn about the alliance system through a map activity. At the end of the lesson plan they will have a knowledge and understanding of american imperialism and be able to evaluate its consequences. Euphrates river, jordan river, tigris river, suez canal, persian gulf, strait of hormuz, arabian sea, red sea, and gaza strip. Mapping the western expansion, us imperialism, world war i, world war ii, the cold war across the world, mapping the cold war in europe, mapping the europe after the cold war, and mapping germany and berlin, mapping the korean war, mapp. The last decade of the 19th century was a time of great hope and anxiety. Whatever its origins, american imperialism experienced its pinnacle from the late 1800s through the years following world war ii.
It includes a brief introduction to both yellow journalism and todays clickbait style journalism, then has students create their own headline. Basic geography ap us history map activities colonial knowledge. United states imperialism in 1900 lecture notes this is a complete lecture with many images and primary resources for student interaction and analysis. On your own paper, you will complete the activities below, be sure to label each activity with its letter and. Home explore imperialism map activity history with mr. 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. Imperialism in africa, asia, australia, north and central america, and the americas. A new period of imperialism the imperialism of the 18th and 19th centuries was conducted differently from the explorations of the 15th and 16th centuries. Annotated imperialism map project map activities, map. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Have your students chart the growth of america as a world power.
Out of the three factors that fueled american imperialism, which factor do you. Although some measure of religious practice and business activities we permitted. American empire united states imperialism printable outline. United states installed a military government and continued to exert control over cuban affairs. How can these symbols, names and characters be changed in order to make the cartoon relevant to current american foreign policy. They include writing exercises, readings with questions, and puzzles. S maine was exploded the spanish american war began. Imperialist foreign policy was controversial with the american public, and. Yellow journalism and clickbait headline project for. Handouts and class materials west babylon junior high school. The symbols, names and characters in cartoon number one are used to portray american imperialism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
This lesson could be integrated as part of the chapter on american imperialism in the late 1800s. Us imperialism was not like european where we openly take over by force. Chapter 6 three theories explaining imperialism mperialism is a term used to describe a situation in which one on country controls another. This caused tremendous resentment among many cubans, who had assumed that the united states aim in intervening was to help cuba become truly independent. 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. Find us imperialism map activity lesson plans and teaching resources. Share my lesson members contribute content, share ideas, get educated on the topics that matter, online, 247. American imperialism, power, and expansion educational materials. Lesson summary summary when the united states defeated spain in the spanish american war of 1898, it became more than a respected.
Plan your lesson in industrial and political revolution 1750 1914 and social studies with helpful tips from teachers like you. 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. Use contemporary african fables and poetry to display the african perspective on imperialism. Using your textbook and the information you have learned in this activity, write a paragraph 57 sentences that gives several specific examples of how the current borders in africa reflect the boundaries established by the european nations during the scramble for africa and the negative effects of imperialism on that continent. Students will look at the indian subcontinent or south asia, followed by south east asia including vietnam, laos, cambodia, and the philippines. Imperialism simulation geography of conflict and human rights. The major european empires and japan threatened to exclude u. African imperialism, also called the scramble for africa, occurred when european countries fought to gain control of african countries and instill their values and. World war i map activity and main causes of wwi takes students to europe 1914 to discuss the m. 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. Give eac h student a role play card great britain, germany, france, belgium, portugal and a differentcolored marker.
This is a fun, quick warmup, exit, or homework project on yellow journalism to go along with a lesson on american imperialism or the spanish american war. Anticipatory set display a blank map of the world or of the caribbean area on the overhead. In which modern day country was united states imperialism a factor. Students will reflect on the experience of imperialism and gain an understanding of what that term means. This lesson will introduce the students to the challenges of american foreign policy in the late 19th century and specifically to the political debate over whether the united states should acquire further territory andor become a europeanstyle empire. He was a ruthless man who ruled venezuela for nearly 30 years after seiz. Ap us history era 7 imperialism mapping activity map. Write your answers to the rest of the questions on a sheet of notebook paper. Finish imperialism primary documents friday, december 7 spanishamerican war notes. The stronger nation is usually industrial and western meaning european, u.
Imperialism and expansion at the turn of the 19th century 11th grade carly dodd. Imperialism lesson plan 9th grade world history benchmark. Students use the list to create an annotated world map about imperialism. For most of the 1800s, leaders in washington were concerned that. Students will collaboratively analyze and compare editorial cartoons focusing on american imperialism drawn by both american and foreign cartoonists. American imperialism, power, and expansion educational. The age of imperialism community unit school district 200. Imperialism role play activity adapted from cheryl deck, oskaloosa, ks 1. Activities the teacher will post each document around the room on the walls of the classroom. Finish imperialism primary documents friday, december 7 spanish american war notes. This caused tremendous resentment among many cubans, who had.
Site map share my lesson is a destination for educators who dedicate their time and professional expertise to provide the best education for students everywhere. Locate on a world and regional politicalphysical map. Native americans in the eastern continental united states developed moundbuilding cultures early in north american history. Based on some of these bestselling gilded age interactive notebook pages, these also featur. According to chamberlain, how would the railway pay for itself. Display an ethnolinguistic map of africa to show how various groups were divided by political boundaries ie. How the european countries took over africa this shows how they imperiled africa. Also, show a map of africa in 1914 at the height of independence. Foreign policy during the age of imperialism scott fields mckeel academy of technology i. 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. For this activity you will need your large imperialism map that we started a few weeks ago.
The printable worksheet is set up so students can record their findings and once finished, plot the new territories on a world map. World imperialism to 1908 and see where european nations held power over the native peoples in asia. In this american history lesson, 11th graders analyze a map of the united states during the age of imperialism. Known as the louisiana purchase, the addition included lands from the gulf of mexico to what is now the northwestern united states. You will need to look at a map of the world to see how close the philippines are to china. 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. American imperialism clovis municipal school district. American imperialism describes policies aimed at extending the political, economic, and cultural influence of the united states over areas beyond its boundaries.
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