Unit+2

Overview:
====In this unit we see the US expand beyond its continental boundaries as it grows as an industrial power. The dilemmas and problems we face as a new international player are not unlike those we faced at the turn of the 21st century, unsure of our role in the world and facing new problems at home.====

Lesson 1: Factors Fueling Growth
This lesson reviews key changes that occurred at the end of USI, primarily the closing of the frontier and the emergence of industrial, urban America.

Lesson 2: Imperialist Tendencies & Acquisitions
This lesson has students exploring the reasons for US expansion in the late 1800s as well as the territories we acquired. Part I of student activity handout included, Part II is map activity.

Lesson 3: The Spanish-American War
Students will identify reasons the US entered into war with Spain and outcomes of the skirmish. Additionally, students will debate reasons for and against imperialism. Student activity handout in classroom yaffa block.

Lesson 4: Origins of Progressivism
Students review the problems associated with industrialization and explore the origins of the movement that arose to cure these ills. Student handout "Taming the Jungle" in classroom yaffa block.

Lesson 5: Reforms & Reformers
This lesson has students working in cooperative groups to identify key Progressive concerns and the reforms and reformers that addressed them. Organizer below and in classroom yaffa block. Day 2 extension activity includes video, second handout (in classroom) and political cartoon creation.

Lesson 6: The Road to War
Students explore the long term causes and immediate events that led the nations of Europe into WWI. They then complete a map activity to locate major powers and identify alliances. Map available in classroom yaffa block.

Lesson 7: Europe at War
Students examine early events on both the Eastern and Western fronts of WWI. Additionally, they analyze reasons for US involvement.

Lesson 8: American Mobilization
Students complete a concept map that identifies efforts Americans took to prepare for war. They also analyze primary source materials (songs & photots). Handout available in classroom yaffa block.

Lesson 9: Ending the War
This lesson explores the impact of formal US involvement in WWI, as well as the toll the war took internationally. Activity Sheet available in classroom yaffa block.

Lesson 10: The Treaty of Versailles and the League of Nations
Students examine the 1919 Peace Conference and resulting Treaty. Additionally, they complete a reading activity the assesses the successes and failures of the League of Nations. Reading and study guide available in classroom yaffa block.