Essay
Using the documents provided, students will write an essay on one of three topics:
- Analyze how the perception of the Philippine-American war differs from the historical accounts.
- Examine how the annexation of the Philippines played a role in America’s overall imperialistic policy
- Describe how the U.S. misrepresented the Philippine-American War to the American public via propaganda.
- Individual Assignment
- Student essays will be 4-5 paragraphs in length. An introduction paragraph, 2-3 paragraphs of supporting information, and a closing paragraph
- 12-point Times New Roman Font, double spaced
Political Cartoon
- Individual Assignment
- Students will create a political cartoon for or against the Philippine American War.
- Cartoons must be use historical characters or events
- Cartoons must include color, an appropriate title and a brief description
Flip-book
- Individual Assignment/Group Assingment
- Using the resources provided students will create a flipbook condoning or condemning the Philippine-American War.
- Flipbook must be at least four pages in length, include 3 different reasons or justifications for the stance, and reference specific sources