In your assigned group, please fill out the chart for your assigned historical figure, only. Your group must come to a consensus regarding the best source and the most illuminating quote. This should help you make choices when researching your own 4th Quarter Project. Please enter the relevant info using one of the links above.
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World War I and the Red Scare
We will be taking notes (on paper) for the following slides. Beyond the historical content, think about the design choices. What could you learn from this presentation that might help you with your Fourth Quarter Project?
"Creatures of Empire"
Johnny Harris, "How The US Stole the Philippines"
Here is a rather strong interpretation (below) of how the United States initially became a world power. Johnny Harris is a filmmaker, journalist and has a degree in international relations. This is a master class in presentation design, so think about how you could incorporate some of his explanatory techniques into your 4th Quarter Project. Feel free to visit Johnny Harris' YouTube page to see other work he has done and scroll down for his presentation design tips.
The Importance of Sea Power
Read carefully, distinguishing between the primary and secondary sources included in the following packet and answer the questions: