Unit 9 Homework: A Modern Nation Emerges
Below you'll find a list of homework assignments for this Unit
Lesson 27: The Progressive Era
Lesson 28: The United States Becomes A World Power
1. Sections 2-7, Due 4/30
Students have been assigned two sections of the text; Sections 2 & 3, Sections 4 & 5, or Sections 6 & 7. Read your assigned sections and answer the appropriate questions below
Sections 2
1. List 3 cause of the the Spanish-American War
2.List two results of the Spanish-American War as outlined in the peace treaty with Spain.
Section 3
1. Why were Filipino fighters willing to ally themselves with Admiral Dewey and the United States? Why did they eventually feel betrayed by the United States?
2. Why would a US Expansionist praise U.S. actions in the Philipines? Why would an Anti Imperialist condemn U.S. actions in the Philippines?
Section 4
1.How did the United States gain control of the Panama Canal?
2. In your opinion, what was the most difficult aspect of building the Panama Canal?
Section 5
1.How did European countries try to stay safe in the years before 1914?
2.What caused the outbreak of World War I?
Section 6
1. List three changes in warfare during World War I.
2.What was the Lusitania and what happened to it? What promise did Germany make after the Lusitania incident, and how did the promise affect U.S. manufacturers?
Section 7
1. Why did President Wilson ask Congress to declare war on Germany on April 6, 1917?
2. List five ways the United States helped the Allies win World War I. Put a star next to the factor you believe was the most significant, and explain why.
Lesson 29: Linking Past To Present
1. Complete reading and notes for sections 1 &2, Due 5/3
2. Complete reading and notes for sections 3 &4, Due 5/4
1. Complete reading and notes for sections 1 &2, Due 5/3
2. Complete reading and notes for sections 3 &4, Due 5/4