Thursday, November 17, 2011 Objective: Analyze the Spanish-American War and determine its effects. Bell Ringer #28 – Quiz over Reading – TURN IT IN! 1.What 4 main countries were involved in the Spanish American war? 2.Why did the United States get involved in this war? 3.Which countries were being imperialistic during this war? 4.What was the location of the war? 5.Which country fought back against the United States after this war? 6.What does diplomacy mean? min: Answer the quiz questions and then TURN it into the tray with your name 20 Min: Agree/Disagree questions – You must participate for a grade 15 Min: Prepare with your group, present in front of the class, explaining the Spanish-American War. 25 Min: Presentations of the Spanish American War 15 Min: Complete definitions for Unit 3 vocabulary, write sentences, and draw pictures. 3 Min: Return books to the drawer. Today’s Agenda

Friday, November 18, 2011 Objective: Analyze the Spanish-American War and determine its effects. Bell Ringer #28 – Quiz over Reading – TURN IT IN! 1.What 4 main countries were involved in the Spanish American war? 2.Why did the United States get involved in this war? 3.Which countries were being imperialistic during this war? 4.What was the location of the war? 5.Which country fought back against the United States after this war? 6.What does diplomacy mean? min: Answer the quiz questions and then TURN it into the tray with your name 20 Min: Agree/Disagree questions – You must participate for a grade 15 Min: Prepare with your group, present in front of the class, explaining the Spanish-American War. 25 Min: Presentations of the Spanish American War 15 Min: Complete definitions for Unit 3 vocabulary, write sentences, and draw pictures. 3 Min: Return books to the drawer. Today’s Agenda

Agree or Disagree The United States should NOT interfere in the affairs of other countries! Pretend you are an American in 1898

The United States is spending too much money traveling through the Pacific ocean, send our navy home!

Spending money on building the Philippine's government is costing the United States too much money!

President Roosevelt did not acquire the Canal Zone in Central America diplomatically. (The secretary of state sent a threatening letter to Columbia & Roosevelt protected Panamanian rebels against France in return for a treaty giving the U.S. the canal zone) Pretend you are an American during the construction of the Panama Canal

The Panama Canal is vital to national security and prosperity, we approve of Roosevelt. Pretend you are an American during the construction of the Panama Canal

“It must be understood that under no circumstances will the U.S. use the Monroe Doctrine as a cloak for territorial aggression. We desire peace with all the world, but perhaps most of all with the other peoples of the American continent… it is always possible that wrong actions toward this nation… may result in our having to take action to protect our rights; but such action will not be taken with a view to territorial aggression.” Roosevelt Corollary Pretend you are an American during the presidency of Theodore Roosevelt

The U.S. Should police the world. Pretend you are an American during the presidency of Theodore Roosevelt

The Roosevelt Corollary

What do the photos say about the United states?

Roosevelt was concerned about the treatment (discrimination) of Japanese because they were human beings and should be treated fairly as Americans.

Roosevelt was concerned about the treatment (discrimination) of Japanese because of Japan’s expanding military power and wrote a letter to his friend, Henry Cabot Lodge to treat Japanese better and to increase the U.S. navy.

Taft’s dollar diplomacy is a great idea, the United States should invest their businesses in other countries like China. Pretend you are an American during the presidency of William Howard Taft

Wilson’s moral diplomacy is wonderful. The United states should apply moral and legalistic standards to foreign policy decisions. Pretend you are an American during the presidency of Woodrow Wilson

Wilson was right for believing that Huerta should NOT have killed Mexico’s new president, Francisco Madera who had promised democratic reforms. Pretend you are an American during the presidency of Woodrow Wilson

Wilson made the right decision in choosing Carranza as the next Mexican President over Pancho Villa. Pretend you are an American during the presidency of Woodrow Wilson