Activator Activator

1. What do you think of U.S. intervention in Iraq?

2. What does it mean to be a “World Power?”

3. How is foreign policy connected to economics?

4. How involved do you think the U.S. should be in other countries? Explain.

Very. Somewhat. Not at all.

Agenda Agenda

Activator, Agenda, and Objective (10 minutes)

Unit 3: U.S. Rise to World Power

Imperialism notes (15 minutes).

Imperialism slide show (20 minutes).

Becoming a World Power pair work (30-45 minutes)

Exit Ticket (5-10 minutes)

ObjectiveObjective

All students will:

Understand the reasons why the U.S. became an imperial power at the turn of the 20th Century. 11.4.1 – Students list the purpose, cause, and

effects of the Open Door Policy. 11.4.2 – Students describe the Spanish American

War and the U.S. expansion in the South Pacific. 11.4.3 – Students discuss America’s role in the

Panama Revolution and the building of the Panama Canal.

IntroductionsIntroductions

1. We are ending Unit 2 which covered the growth of cities and industrialization after the Civil War (1870-1910).

2. We are beginning Unit 3 in which we will understand and critique “The United States’ rise to power in the 20th century.” This unit is about foreign policy, the U.S. involvement in Cuba, Panama, Hawaii, and the Philippians, the Big Stick diplomacy of Theodore Roosevelt, and U.S. leadership in the world.

3. You will be making a children’s book. This is your chance to rewrite history placing emphasis on the things you would want your younger sibling or your own child to learn.

Why did the U.S. Get Why did the U.S. Get Involved Over Seas?Involved Over Seas?

Economic growth (1870-1900): due to industrialization, rise of factories, transportation revolution, technology, and growth of cities. Also created need for

Imperialism by European powers: created competition over markets and trade.

Advanced military technology: created a strong army and navy.

Nationalism: provided an ideological justification.

Religion: missionaries trying to save souls by converting them were on the front lines of the imperial project.

What is Imperialism What is Imperialism Again?Again?

Under imperialism, stronger nations attempt to create empires by dominating weaker nations – economically, politically, culturally, or militarily.

Usually the imperialist country will create “colonies” which are areas under their control that pay them taxes. Colonialism is a form of imperialism.

Arguments for U.S. Arguments for U.S. ExpansionExpansion

Wanted control of Pacific Ocean. Increased trade with Asia made it strategically important.

Promoting economic growth. The need to “secure” new markets abroad.

Protecting American security. Navy – USS Maine.

Preserving the “American spirit.” The argument was that U.S. was an adventurous and expanding peoples.

Business InterestsBusiness Interests

U.S. Foreign Investment 1869 to 1908

Strategic Military Interests: Strategic Military Interests: Alfred T. Mahan: The Influence of Sea Alfred T. Mahan: The Influence of Sea

Power on History Power on History

Social Darwinism:Social Darwinism:Hierarchy of races and duty to Hierarchy of races and duty to

“civilize”“civilize”

Religion:Religion:American Missionaries in American Missionaries in

ChinaChina

HawaiiHawaii

Spanish-American War 1898: Spanish-American War 1898: “Remember the Maine and to Hell “Remember the Maine and to Hell

with Spain”with Spain”

U.S. went to War against Spain in Cuba.This was the first step onto the world stage in terms of the imperial/military project.

War started when the USS Maine exploded in the Havana Harbor.

The Treaty of Paris The Treaty of Paris 18981898

Cuba was freed from Spanish rule.

Spain gave up Puerto Rico and the Island of Guam.

The U.S. paid Spain $20 million for the Philippines.

The U.S. becomes an imperial power.

Philippines Philippines

William H. Taft becomes first Governor Emilio Aguinaldo

PanamaPanama

China: China: Open Door PolicyOpen Door Policy

Sectary John Hay.Gave all nations equal access to trade with China.

Guaranteed that China would not be taken over by any one power.

Mexico: Invasion of Veracruz Mexico: Invasion of Veracruz and Economic Imperialism and Economic Imperialism

U.S. Global Investments and U.S. Global Investments and Investments in Latin Investments in Latin

AmericaAmerica

U.S. Interventions in Latin U.S. Interventions in Latin America 1898-1920America 1898-1920

Theodore Roosevelt: Theodore Roosevelt: Speak Softly but Carry a Big Speak Softly but Carry a Big

StickStickBig Stick Diplomacy (below).Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine establishing U.S. intervention and international police power (right).

Moral DiplomacyMoral Diplomacy

The U.S. should be the conscience of the world.

Spread democracy.

Promote peace.

Imperialist Imperialist MontageMontage

RecapRecap

The Causes of Imperialism  

Main Idea: The United States became one of many nations interested in expanding control around the world in order to increase their wealth.

America’s First Steps Toward World Power

Main Idea: America developed trade with the previously closed-off Japan, purchased Alaska, and established trade, highways, and other investments in Latin America.

Chapter 17: Becoming Chapter 17: Becoming a World Power 1890-a World Power 1890-

19151915 Pick a partner that is someone you do not sit

next to and have not worked with in this class.

Pick one of the sections below and write it in your notebook: 1. Pressures to Expand pp.582-588. 2. Spanish American War pp.589-596. 3. New Foreign Policy pp.598-603. 4. Debating America’s New Role pp.604-611.

Key TermsKey Terms

Imperialism

Nationalism

Economic Interests

Spanish American War

USS Maine

Theodore Roosevelt

Treaty of Paris

Philippines, Guam, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, Samoa (Pacific)

Open Door Policy

Panama Canal

Big Stick Diplomacy

Dollar Diplomacy

Moral Diplomacy

Anti-Imperialists

Pair Work (30-45 Pair Work (30-45 minutes)minutes)

Read your section and write down the important points. Be prepared to teach your section as everyone needs all 4 sections for their children’s books.

Write down questions that are unanswered.

Write down places where you suspect the textbook may not be giving you the full story or where you would maybe say it a different way.

1. pp.582-588; 2. pp.589-596; 3. pp.598-603; 4. pp.604-611.

Exit TicketExit Ticket

The multiple choice exam for Unit 2 is on Wednesday.

The study guide provided will be an excellent help in reviewing.

Write down two specific things you will do to study (flashcards, having a friend quiz you, etc.).

Write the following in your planners: Finish study guide TONIGHT Unit 2 exam on Wednesday.