HWC Day 70 - American Imperialism?

Objectives:   Analyze the impact of American influence in Guam, the Northern Marianas, and American Samoa.

Important Research Essay Reminders: See email from Mrs. Friday!

Task:  Good morning!  Today we'll focus on the role of the United States in the Pacific.  Specifically, you'll watch "Insular Empire" and consider the status of Northern Mariana Islanders.  Also, we'll compare the Northern Marianas to American Samoa.  Finally, if time remains, you'll have the opportunity to submit the final draft of your essay.

Homework:

• TODAY - Final draft (in PDF) due in Schoology by 3:00 pm
• 5 bonus points if you turn in a works cited signed by Mrs. Sams
• Wednesday, December 23 - Culture Food Party
• Wednesday, December 23 - Unit 7 PDCs due on class blog
• Wednesday, December 23 - Unit 7 SJSs due on class blog
• Wednesday, January 6 - Cumulative review map quiz (all of Asia & Oceania)
• Thursday, January 14 - Cumulative review map quiz (Africa, Europe, & Latin America)

Considering American Samoa:

• "Opinion: Should American Samoans be Citizens" (CNN, 2/11/2014)
• "American Samoans Don't Have Right to US Citizenship Court Rules" (PBS News Hour, 6/5/2015)
• Stateless Peoples: The Samoans (Stateless Voices)