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Open Door Policy Article & Worksheet Set

American imperialism article and worksheet for U.S. history: students read an illustrated article on the 1890–1920 debate over expansion, then answer short-answer and essay questions in an editable Word worksheet.
Grades
Grades 9–12, High School
File type
Multiple File Types

Updated Oct 26, 2026

Subject
Social Studies, History, History: USA
Topic
Open Door Policy, U.S. History
Resource types
Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets

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Open Door Policy Article & Worksheet Set This 12-page informative article and 3-page editable Word document worksheet helps high school history students learn about the Open Door Policy. Teachers can print the illustrated article for students to read, highlight, and take notes. The accompanying worksheet further cements understanding with short answer and essay questions. Students can type responses directly into the digital document. Teachers may utilize this flexible resource in various ways—for whole class introduction, small group work, individual assignments, or homework review. The completed worksheet serves as a handy study guide for upcoming quizzes. Check back often for more engaging history resources.

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Learning objectives

  • Compare arguments for and against U.S. expansion between 1890 and 1920
  • Explain how figures such as Mahan and Schurz viewed American power abroad
  • Support a written position with details from the article

Skills covered

  • Annotating informational text — highlighting and taking notes on the article
  • Argument writing — answering essay questions with evidence from the reading

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