This inquiry leads students through an investigation of geopolitical relationships, particularly through an imperialistic lens. Focusing on the Philippines, students investigate the compelling question—how should we remember Emilio Aguinaldo?—in order to examine questions of foreign intervention, self-determination, and national sovereignty. By investigating the compelling question, students will examine the United States’ relationship with the Philippines and, likewise, apply historiographical thinking in assessing this time in history. By completing this inquiry, students will begin to understand how historical context shapes interpretation of geopolitical questions. Using Aguinaldo as a case study, this inquiry allows students to consider the factors impacting international relationships, as well as historical perspectives.
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Compelling Question
How should we remember Emilio Aguinaldo?
Staging Question
Generate questions about the staging sources, paying close attention to origin, medium, and context.
Why did Aguinaldo align with the United States against the Spanish?
Formative TasksGenerate a list of reasons why Aguinaldo chose to align with the United States.
SourcesSource A: Timeline
Source B: Excerpt from Where in the World is the Philippines?
What consequences did the Spanish-American War have for the Philippines?
Formative TasksCreate a graphic organizer that illustrates expectations and results of the Spanish-American War.
SourcesSource A: Video, Results of the Spanish-American War
Source B: Proclamation of Independence, 1898
Source C: Treaty of Peace between the United States and Spain, 1898
Source D: Philippine Constitution, 1899
Why did Aguinaldo fight against the United States in the Filipino War?
Formative TasksWrite a paragraph that describes Aguinaldo’s reasons for fighting against United States occupation.
SourcesSource A: Proclamation of War, 1899
Source B: Aguinaldo’s Letter to the American People, 1900
To what extent did Aguinaldo’s actions reflect the reasons he argued for independence?
Formative TasksCreate a claim about the extent to which Aguinaldo’s government reflected the independence movement’s ideals.
SourcesSource A: Aguinaldo’s obituary, 1964
Summative Performance Task
Argument: How should we remember Emilio Aguinaldo? Construct an argument (e.g., detailed outline, poster, essay) that discusses the compelling question using specific claims and relevant evidence from historical and contemporary sources while acknowledging competing views.
Extension: Assess the textbook’s depiction of Aguinaldo and determine if revisions are needed.
Taking Informed Action
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