1. Progressivism Review and Imperialism Introduction

2. Progressivism Review You have been assigned a group that will answer one of the following questions by organizing an SCR 1.What was progressivism? 2.What economic reforms did progressives seek? 3.What political reforms did progressives achieve? 4.How did progressives treat trusts? 5.How did progressives pursue conservation? 6.How did progressives respond to Civil Rights?

3. Progressivism Review Use your notes and the textbook (check the table of contents) to find information about your topic Fill in the outline sheet with main ideas, facts, and a thesis that answer your question

4. Progressivism Review Working in your second groups, share your outline Everybody should take notes

5. Introduction to Imperialism In the 19 th century, the US expanded its territory and settled its frontiers After they US had fully spread from the Atlantic to the Pacific, it began to pursue an Empire – Imperialism: The policy in which stronger nations extend their economic, political, or military control over weaker territories

6. Introduction to Imperialism Read pages 549-550 and complete the chart below in your notes showing the causes of US Imperialism Causes of Imperialism FactorMeaningExample Desire for military strength Thirst for new markets Belief in cultural superiority