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2021 AP US History Prep with Tom Richey #7 | Imperialism, World War I, & the Roaring Twenties (1898-1929)

Description

In this session, we focus on developments in American foreign policy at the turn of the twentieth century, focusing on Imperialism, World War I, and the Versailles Treaty, as well as on cultural and economic developments of the 1920s.

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Over There: The U.S. Soldier in World War I

2231 Words

By the end of this section, you will explain the causes and consequences of U.S. involvement in World War I.

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Activity

Langston Hughes, “I, Too” and “The Weary Blues,” 1920 and 1925

40 Min

Use this primary source text to explore key historical events.

Duration	60 min
Period Era	World War I, 1920s

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