Grudgeball Review Game: U.S. Imperialism Edition
Description:
Turn review time into an exciting, strategic game with this Grudgeball review activity focused on U.S. Imperialism! Perfect for middle and high school U.S. History classes, this engaging game challenges students to test their knowledge while allowing them to collaborate, strategize, and compete. With easy-to-follow instructions and a ready-to-go PowerPoint, this activity is ideal for review sessions before tests, quizzes, or major projects.
What’s Included:
PowerPoint Presentation: An engaging, well-organized PowerPoint with a series of multiple-choice, multiple-select, and short-answer questions. Questions are designed to cover essential concepts and key details from the era of U.S. imperialism, ensuring comprehensive review.
Step-by-Step Gameplay Instructions: Detailed, student-friendly instructions explaining how to set up and play Grudgeball, complete with optional bonus features, grouping suggestions, and scoring guidance to make running the game a breeze.
Answer Key: An answer key for all questions is included, allowing for easy grading or in-game verification.
Topics Covered:
The Spanish-American War: Events, causes, and consequences, including territorial acquisitions.
Territorial Expansion: Territories acquired, including Guam, Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and Hawaii.
Key U.S. Foreign Policies: Understanding Big Stick Diplomacy, Dollar Diplomacy, and Moral Diplomacy.
Significant Events and Figures: Coverage of the Open Door Policy, Boxer Rebellion, Admiral Alfred T. Mahan, and more.
Influential Concepts: Themes of jingoism, Yellow Journalism, and cultural motivations for expansion.
How to Use This Resource:
This Grudgeball review game is a perfect way to reinforce student learning in a competitive, engaging format. Simply divide your class into teams, present each question on the PowerPoint, and let students answer to gain points and attack other teams’ scores! The included instructions guide you through setup, gameplay, and scoring options, making it simple to use even for large classes.
This resource is designed to save you time, maximize engagement, and help your students review U.S. Imperialism concepts in a fun, collaborative environment. Enjoy using this game as a standalone review or as a warm-up to dive deeper into American foreign policy history!
Grudgeball Review Game: U.S. Imperialism Edition
Description:
Turn review time into an exciting, strategic game with this Grudgeball review activity focused on U.S. Imperialism! Perfect for middle and high school U.S. History classes, this engaging game challenges students to test their knowledge while allowing them to collaborate, strategize, and compete. With easy-to-follow instructions and a ready-to-go PowerPoint, this activity is ideal for review sessions before tests, quizzes, or major projects.
What’s Included:
PowerPoint Presentation: An engaging, well-organized PowerPoint with a series of multiple-choice, multiple-select, and short-answer questions. Questions are designed to cover essential concepts and key details from the era of U.S. imperialism, ensuring comprehensive review.
Step-by-Step Gameplay Instructions: Detailed, student-friendly instructions explaining how to set up and play Grudgeball, complete with optional bonus features, grouping suggestions, and scoring guidance to make running the game a breeze.
Answer Key: An answer key for all questions is included, allowing for easy grading or in-game verification.
Topics Covered:
The Spanish-American War: Events, causes, and consequences, including territorial acquisitions.
Territorial Expansion: Territories acquired, including Guam, Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and Hawaii.
Key U.S. Foreign Policies: Understanding Big Stick Diplomacy, Dollar Diplomacy, and Moral Diplomacy.
Significant Events and Figures: Coverage of the Open Door Policy, Boxer Rebellion, Admiral Alfred T. Mahan, and more.
Influential Concepts: Themes of jingoism, Yellow Journalism, and cultural motivations for expansion.
How to Use This Resource:
This Grudgeball review game is a perfect way to reinforce student learning in a competitive, engaging format. Simply divide your class into teams, present each question on the PowerPoint, and let students answer to gain points and attack other teams’ scores! The included instructions guide you through setup, gameplay, and scoring options, making it simple to use even for large classes.
This resource is designed to save you time, maximize engagement, and help your students review U.S. Imperialism concepts in a fun, collaborative environment. Enjoy using this game as a standalone review or as a warm-up to dive deeper into American foreign policy history!
