Isolation to Intervention: US Policy in the early 20th Century

Students will analyze primary sources to explain how and why the United States moved from isolationism to interventionism during the early 20th century

Duration
1-2 hours
Lesson Type
Traditional Lesson

Essential Question

How did the US policy of Isolationism since its beginnings begin to change into Interventionism in the early 20th century?

Grade(s):

  • 11

Subject(s):

Recommended Technology:

Access to internet via Chromebook or other sources to help with extension options at end 

Other Instructional Materials or Notes:

US History Textbook and Notes (Powerpoint attached)file:///C:/Users/richard.cooper/OneDrive%20-%20Orangeburg%20County%20School%20District/Documents/PowerPoint%205%20Combined.pdf

Lesson Progression

Teacher will use this lesson after going over powerpoint with the class.  Teacher will then use the primary sources to help students further understand the concepts of Isolation and Intervention as well as the change that occurred during this time. 

Assessments

In primary source analysis attached below