Directions: For each event in our Imperialism unit, select whether you think the US Government was acting as the HERO or VILLAIN. In 2-3 sentences, justify your response in the column to the right. Make sure you include a brief description of the event, and how that fits into your categorization of Hero/Villain. *Disclaimer: History is obviously more complicated than a hero/villain dichotomy. This exercise will reinforce the key content areas of this unit while allowing you to think critically about each event in historical context.* The Event HERO VILLAIN Justification 1. The Purchase of Alaska 2. The Annexation of Hawaii

Directions: For each event in our Imperialism unit, select whether you think the US Government was acting as the HERO or VILLAIN. In 2-3 sentences, justify your response in the column to the right. Make sure you include a brief description of the event, and how that fits into your categorization of Hero/Villain. Disclaimer: History is obviously more complicated than a hero/villain dichotomy. This exercise will reinforce the key content areas of this unit while allowing you to think critically about each event in historical context. The Event HERO VILLAIN Justification 1. The Purchase of Alaska 2. The Annexation of Hawaii