Towards the turn of the century, many Americans sought to expand U.S. influence beyond its traditional borders. We will trace the causes, course, and consequences of this new Manifest Destiny by analyzing primary source "sets". Follow the links below:
http://americanhistory.si.edu/militaryhistory/printable/section.asp?id=7
http://www.besthistorysites.net/USHistory_EarlyImperialism.shtml
In your groups you will:
1. Select 3-5 primary sources
2. Analyze their significance to the topic of American Imperialism
3. How does it enhance your understanding of the time period?
4. Any conclusions you can draw from the ste as a whole?
5. How will you present these (.ppt?)
