Students will use historical analysis and critical thinking skills as they consider expansionism through the eyes of the African American soldiers and press. Using these resources, students also can conduct research into primary and secondary sources that continue the story of African Americans in the 20th century, as well as the national debate on the quest by other racial, cultural, and sexual minorities to obtain full citizenship through military enlistment.
Recommended level: High School: Ninth Grade through Twelfth Grade
1. African American Soldiers and U.S. Expansionism