American imperialism is defined by the Spanish-American War. Expanding territory overseas, yellow journalism, and film make this era ideal for studying how war can shape American attitudes on issues. Building on prior knowledge on the start of the Spanish-American War, this inquiry takes it a step further by asking students to debate how the war shaped attitudes about imperialism.
Era 6 Change 1889-1933
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American imperialism is defined by the Spanish-American War. Expanding territory overseas, yellow journalism, and film make this era ideal for studying how war can shape American attitudes on issues. Building on prior knowledge on the start of the Spanish-American War, this inquiry takes it a step further by asking students to debate how the war…
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The American annexation of Hawaii had the potential to end thousands of years of rich Hawaiian language and culture. Without efforts by native Hawaiians to save Hawaii’s identity, it could have easily been lost. In this inquiry, students will weigh which of the efforts to preserve Hawaiian identity was most impactful.
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