HIstory for Kim Woods

HOMEWORK 2 (Hollitz Ch. 4) HIST 202 OLH, SP16, A. FIELD

“Becoming a World Power” – U.S. Imperialism

DUE on or before Feb. 21

Name: Date:

TASKS:

1. Actively do history and think critically by analyzing multiple perspectives and both primary and secondary historical sources.

2. React and respond to the historical documents and/or essays in the Hollitz book by answering questions about the reading assignment.

3. Make connections between Hollitz and Foner.

PURPOSE & GOALS:

1. To develop historical skills in research, analysis and interpretation.

2. To gain more depth of understanding in a few select topics.

3. To experience a variety of historical sub-disciplines, such as social history, diplomatic history, cultural history, etc.

DIRECTIONS: 

· Homework is an informal assignment, but homework must still be typed (single or double spaced is fine).

· You can write in paragraphs or bullet points. Don't need to worry too much about spelling or grammar or sentence structure. You do need to explain your answers.

· Include some historical details and examples to help "prove" your points and to illustrate what you say.

· Include page numbers (so that you can refer back to things & find them again).

· There is no required length, but you can probably expect to write roughly 1 – 1 ½ pages in response to most homework assignments.

· Use your own words – summarize and paraphrase what you read. Don't copy words or sentences directly from the book except for the occasional, purposeful use of direct quotations. And, when you do use quotes, cite them with the author’s name & page #.

GRADING:  Your homework will be graded on a 10 point scale: A = 9.5, B = 8.5, C = 7.5, D = 6.5. You will not automatically lose points for an incorrect answer. You earn credit for effort and for evidence that you are reading deeply and trying hard to answer all the questions.  We will make corrections and add information in-class (through instructor feedback and Discussion Forums).

NOTE: Generally speaking, late homework will not be accepted, but if you run into problems, please talk to me!

SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS WEEK:

READ & RESPOND:

· Before you get started with Hollitz, make sure you’ve finished reading Foner Chapter 17 and also viewed this week’s powerpoint slides. Then:

· Read the introductory materials and secondary source (Source #1) in Hollitz, pp. 79-89.

· Then read and explore primary sources #2 – 8, pages 89-99.

· Lastly, read the Conclusion on page 107.

Do your best to answer the following questions, based on what you read (pages 79-99 and page 107) in Hollitz:

1. What is the author’s thesis (aka her main point or central argument) in Source #1, “Male Degeneracy and the Allure of the Philippines”?

a. Be sure to summarize and explain her thesis in your own words.

b. HINT: The thesis is not a question, but rather the answer to the central question raised by the author.

2. According to Kristin Hogansen, in Source #1 in Hollitz, what other explanations are there for the U.S. decision to annex the Philippines?

3. What evidence does Hoganson rely on in Source #1 to support her thesis? Based on what you read in Source #1 and your exploration of the primary source documents, #2 – #8, are you convinced of the validity of her argument? Why or why not?

a. Be sure to make at least two specific references to one or more primary source documents. (In other words, what evidence is there to support your claims?)

4. Who were the "antis" and why were they opposed to U.S. expansion? Try to put yourself in the shoes of someone living in the 1890s: do you think you would have supported or opposed annexation? Explain.

5. Make connections. What is the U.S. role in the world today? Is the U.S. still an imperialist country? How does U.S. involvement in other countries or U.S. territories differ (or not) from 100 years ago?