The Age of u. s. imperialism
Teacher(s): Maria Galo
Time: alternating Wednesdays, Jan 23rd. - March 20th, 2012
Class followed Brown University's CHOICES curriculum
An excerpt from the curriculum:
The jarring economic, technological and social changes in the late 1890s compelled Americans to re-examine their
national identity and their country’s role in the world. In the long term, this period in U.S. History was one in a series
of steps that led to an increased presence for the United States. The US occupation of the Dominican Republic,
Pearl Harbor, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and our experience in Vietnam all stem from actions taken in 1898-1899. The
challenges facing Americans at the time were in many respects similar to those confronting our country today. By
weighing the values underlying the policy choices at the end of the 19 th century, students gain a better understanding
of the historical context of our country’s current interactions with the nations of the world, from the Caribbean to Asia.
Through readings, maps, digital activities, and simulations, students consider the development of America’s entry into its
imperial age.
Time: alternating Wednesdays, Jan 23rd. - March 20th, 2012
Class followed Brown University's CHOICES curriculum
An excerpt from the curriculum:
The jarring economic, technological and social changes in the late 1890s compelled Americans to re-examine their
national identity and their country’s role in the world. In the long term, this period in U.S. History was one in a series
of steps that led to an increased presence for the United States. The US occupation of the Dominican Republic,
Pearl Harbor, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and our experience in Vietnam all stem from actions taken in 1898-1899. The
challenges facing Americans at the time were in many respects similar to those confronting our country today. By
weighing the values underlying the policy choices at the end of the 19 th century, students gain a better understanding
of the historical context of our country’s current interactions with the nations of the world, from the Caribbean to Asia.
Through readings, maps, digital activities, and simulations, students consider the development of America’s entry into its
imperial age.