5-20-10

Lesson Overview
Students will review the premise of the Monroe Doctrine and how it came into play around the turn of the century as the United States became increasingly annoyed with the increased role Europe was playing in the Western Hemisphere. Students will also become familiar with the Panama Canal and it’s implications in changing the logistical patterns of sea commerce and how it affected relations. We will finish the hour with a timed Close and Critical Reading exercise on the ramifications of today on events of the 20th century.

Class Objectives
* Students will review the Monroe Doctrine and why it was needed from the USA perspective. (Class Notes and Discussion)

*Students will become familiar with how the USA resisted European fiscal control in Latin America and how it was not true violation of the Monroe Doctrine. (Graphic Organizer)

*Students will understand the causes and the results of the Spanish- American War and how it changed the balance of power for America in Cuba and Southeast Asia. (Graphic Organizer).

* Students will read about the Panama Canal from the textbook and watch the discovery education video as well.

Check for Understanding
Students will rank the importance of the events learned during the hour in relation to today.