American Imperialism Bundle | 2 Video Lessons & Activities

2 powerful American imperialism lesson plans! This two-part unit focuses on the causes that led America to take overseas colonies and how Roosevelt’s Big Stick Policy transformed America’s position in the world.

BUNDLE OVERVIEW

It takes learners from the closing of the frontier to America claiming several overseas colonies and intervening in numerous countries under the Roosevelt Corollary.  The first episode focuses on the “press-wars” between Pulitzer and Hearst and how yellow journalism and other factors led to the Spanish-American War. Episode two focuses on the amazing story of the construction of the canal and how it marked a turning point in American history.

How to Use These Video Lessons? 

As students watch the videos they complete interactive notesheets that help ensure comprehension and critical thinking. They include warmups, predictions, vocabulary, and thinking maps to review the material at the end.

US IMPERIALISM VIDEOS FOR THIS BUNDLE:

1) Yellow-Press & the Spanish-American War
2) The Panama Canal & Roosevelt's Big Stick Policy

Great for the classroom or for your US history homeschool curriculum!