Guampedia

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Illustration, Landing Place at Guam, Jan-July 1863, T. Coghlan, Flickr Commons
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Don't let Guam be forgotten in your classroom! After all, it is one of only 16 non-self-governing territories worldwide that are recognized by the UN. As such, leaving Guam out of history is to ignore a rather remarkable political exception.

Guampedia offers a range of short articles on everything from architecture to World War II. These pages also feature relevant photographs and further resource listings. Additional sections offer basic facts on Guam (motto, population, etc.) and its major villages. Be sure to check out the history lesson plans to see if there's any ready-made content appropriate for you to introduce to your classroom.

Additional ways to explore include a selection of media collections including photographs, illustrations, soundbites, and video; MARC Publications, including issues of the Guam Recorder, lectures, and additional e-publications on topics such as archaeology and stonework; and traditional recipes.

Republicanism and Anti-imperialism Anonymous (not verified) Fri, 01/04/2008 - 14:04
Description

Professor John Moser discusses U.S. foreign policy in the 1890s, when the U.S. acquired territories including the Philippines and Guam. He considers how anti-imperialists believed such territorial acquisitions would threaten the ideals of republicanism.

To listen to this lecture, scroll down to the Monday, July 12th, 7:30-9:30 pm session. Then click on the Real Audio link in the gray bar to the left of the main text.

Teaching about the Age of Imperialism

Description

This workshop will use the Choices' program's unit "Beyond Manifest Destiny: America Enters the Age of Imperialism" as a jumping-off point for discussing the Spanish-American War and the resulting U.S. colonial acquisitions, as well as how these may be taught.

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Sponsoring Organization
Choices for the 21st Century Education Program
Phone number
1 401-863-3155
Target Audience
Secondary
Start Date
Duration
One day