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America’s Changing Role in the WorldU.S. History II 10th grade

This unit traces the increasing role of America in the world starting at the end of the 19th century through the conclusion of World War I.

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Stage 1 Desired ResultsESTABLISHED GOALS G

Common Core – Literacy in History/Social StudiesGrades 9-10

TransferStudents will be able to independently use their learning to…

Understand how recurring patterns in history can inform judgments about current events and other issues


2. Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of how key events or ideas develop over the course of the text.

9. Compare and contrast treatments of the same topic in several primary and secondary sources

Curriculum Frameworks: US History II

USII.6 Analyze the causes and course of America’s growing role in world affairs from the Civil War to World War I. (H, E)

1. The influence of the ideas associated with Social Darwinism

2. the purchase of Alaska from Russia3. America’s growing influence in Hawaii

leading to annexation4. the Spanish-American War5. U.S. expansion into Asia under the Open

Door policy6. America’s role in the building of the

Panama Canal7. American entry into WWI

USII.7 Explain the course and significance of President Wilson’s wartime diplomacy, including his Fourteen Points, the League of

MeaningUNDERSTANDINGS UStudents will understand that…

Through imperialism, industrialized nations expand their reach into underdeveloped nations

Motivations for imperial, activity can be ideological, economic, and/or militaristic

Imperialism often leads to military conflict

Through imperial and military action, the United States has been a most influential actor since the late 19th century

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS Q

When should one country become involved in the affairs of another?

Is it the responsibility and/or the right of a nation to promote its values and interests around the world?

At what point is diplomacy no longer the better tactic than military engagement?

Who was responsible for World War I?

AcquisitionStudents will know…Key Terms: imperialism, ideology, diplomacy, yellow journalism, Treaty of Versailles, League of Nations

1.The definition of imperialism K

2. How the United states in the late 19th century became involved in imperialism,

Students will be skilled at… S

Reading, taking notes that include the main idea, supporting details and summarizing

Political cartoon analysis

Primary source analysis


Nations, and the failure of the Versailles treaty. (H)

Seminal Primary Documents to Read: President Woodrow Wilson, “Peace Without Victory,” speech (1917)

taking strategic action around the globe to enhance its interests

3. The arguments that favored and opposed US expansionism

4. The media plays a significant role in shaping public opinion on American foreign policy

5. The quick and easy victory of the U.S. in the Spanish American War propelled the United States to a world power status

6. How the American involvement in the Panamanian Revolution and the subsequent building of the Panama Canal exhibit America’s imperial and industrial strength

7. The main causes of WWI

8. At the onset of WWI in Europe in 1914, America proclaimed neutrality, but favored the Allies and joined their side in 1917.

9. The mobilization effort launched by the United States as they entered the war had a significant impact on the economy, labor and management relations, and public opinion about the US role in the war.

10. Throughout the war, President Wilson

Determining bias and Point of View


sought to establish a lasting peace, including his call for “peace without victory” and his 14 pointsProposal.

11. The Treaty of Versailles included a number of Wilson’s proposals, such as the League of Nations, but was rejected by the U.S. Congress and planted the seeds of World War II.

Stage 2 - EvidenceEvaluative Criteria Assessment Evidence

Historically Accurate

Well Crafted

Revealing and informative

Good Detail

Mechanically sound

CURRICULUM EMBEDED PERFOMANCE ASSESSMENT (PERFORMANCE TASKS)

Students will be assigned the task of creating an extensive visual editorial that highlights the changes in U.S. foreign policy from the late 19th century to the U.S. involvement in WWI. They will take on the role of a political analyst from the History channel or PBS. The editorial should be a presentation on the varying viewpoints on US foreign policy from the time period. Including the following:

o Spanish American Waro American role in the Panama Canal Issueo US rise to a world power as a result of her involvement in WWI.

Students will individually reflect on their work and draw their own conclusions on American foreign policy from the late 1800s to 1919.

Goal: You have been assigned the task to create an extensive visual editorial that highlights changes in American foreign policy from the late 1800s to the U.S. involvement in WWI.

Role: You are political analysts for the History Channel


PTAudience: American voting public

Situation: It is 1922 and you have been assigned by your bureau chief to create visual presentation on the varying stages of US foreign policy from the late 19th century to the present.

o Spanish American Waro American role in the Panama Canal Issueo US rise to a world power as a result of her involvement in WWI.

Product: Present your visual display to your editor for review

Students will individually reflect on their findings and draw their own conclusions on American foreign policy from the late 1800s to 1922.

Historically Accurate

Well Crafted

Revealing and informative

Good Detail

Mechanically sound

OTHER EVIDENCE OE

Persuasive essay for or against imperialism using supportive evidence from primary sources

Create a political cartoon that provides insightful analysis of conflicting American views on American imperialism and/or the impact of US involvement in WWICreating paper or digital maps to evaluate the spread of American imperialism. Creation of Google maps could be used

Timeline of the major events of the Spanish American War using conventional methods or digital tools such as timetoast.com or timerime.com.


Student run discussion on whether or not the U.S. should have joined the League of Nations

Stage 3 – Learning PlanSummary of Key Learning Events and Instruction

Lesson 1 Imperialism: (Q1,Q2,Q3, U1, U2,U3,U4,K1,K2,K3)Lesson 2 Spanish American War: (Q1,Q2,Q3,U1,U2,U3,U4, K4,K5)Lesson 3 Panama Canal: (Q1,Q2,U1,U2,U3,U4,K6)Lesson 4 World War I: (Q1,Q2,Q3,Q4,U1,U2,U3,U4,K7,K8,K9,K10,K11)

Lesson 1 Imperialism: In this lesson students will define the term imperialism. They will also identify the motivations for imperialist activity and briefly analyze some early examples of US imperialism

Opener- pre- assessment

Analysis of a world map to examine the extent of U.S. military presence around the globe. Possible questions:

1. Predict how many countries the US has military presence in? (pre-map)2. What does this say about US involvement in the world?3. Evaluate the reason for the extensive US world-wide presence4. Should the U.S. have this military presence around the world?

Student define the concept of Imperialism in their own words (Frayer Model) Students will evaluate the motives for imperialism Students will examine and assess early U.S. imperialistic activity of the late 19th century (Place and Time: Becoming a World Power 18-72-

1917 Interactive Timeline, Online Textbook.)


Lesson 2 Spanish American War- In this lesson, students will examine the conditions that led to US involvement in the Spanish-American war and evaluate whether or not this involvement was justified. They will also analyze the impact the media has on public opinion in America

Examine conditions that lead to America’s entry into the Spanish-American war. Video A Splendid Little War available on the online textbook

Student define and explain the concept of yellow journalism Analysis of primary source document(s) such as New York Journal editorial on the sinking of the Maine Evaluate the use of yellow journalism prior to the outbreak of the Spanish American War Students “Take a position” on whether the US should have been involved in the Spanish American War?

Lesson 3 Panama Canal: In this lesson students will analyze the impact of the involvement of the United States in the Latin American affairs and the benefits this involvement brought.

Students evaluate a map of the location of the Panama Canal to determine the economic and military benefit of the canal Students will use Content/Response notes to determine the reasons behind the U.S. involvement in Panama and subsequent building of

the Panama Canal

Lesson 4 WWI: In this lesson students identify the four main causes of WWI as well as reason for US entry into the war. They will examine the change in US policy from isolationist to interventionist. In addition, students will analyze the effects of WWI, including the peace process that ultimately leads to WWII

Identify and explain the four major causes of WWI (nationalism, imperialism, militarism, and entangling alliances)o Rate the causes of most to least important

The use of Content/Response notes on a reading explaining the changes of U.S. foreign policy from isolationism to involvement in WWI. Possible documents include “This Day in History: august 4, 1914: U.S. Proclaims Neutrality in WWI (History.com site)

Analyze the impact of the mobilization and engagement in the war on the American economy, culture, and people (Home Front)Through the use of:1. Political cartoon analysis2. Propaganda posters3. Supreme Court cases (Schenck vs. US (1919)


Appraise the pros and cons of U.S. involvement in WWI APPARTS analysis of Wilson’s “Peace without Victory” Speech (Excerpts from Peace Without Victory speech available on Analyze and evaluate arguments for and against the U.S. joining the League of Nations Identify and explain why the U.S. didn’t sign the Treaty of Versailles Analyze the impact of the U.S. decision on later world events

Adapted from Understanding by Design 2.0 © 2011 Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe Used with PermissionJuly 2012


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