U.S. Foreign Policy Under McKinley
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Objective
I can explain how the U.S. started becoming more involved in the world during McKinley's time as president.
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Warm-up video
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Practice
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Before McKinley, did the video suggest the U.S. was heavily involved in global affairs? Explain your answer.
What event during McKinley's presidency significantly changed America's role in the world, according to the video?
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Exit ticket
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“Describe one action taken by the U.S. during McKinley's presidency that shows the country becoming more involved in global affairs. Explain how this action demonstrated a change in U.S. foreign policy. Explain how the Spanish-American War, which occurred during McKinley's presidency, led to the U.S. becoming more involved in the world. Provide at least one specific example from the video to support your answer.”
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