American Studies Chapter 7-1

Foreign Policy Under Roosevelt and Taft

America’s Special DestinyAmerica’s Special Destiny

Expansionism v. Isolationism

America’s Continental Expansion

Why does Senator Beverdige feel an expansionist policy is important at the turn of the century? (pg.204) #1&2

Because we need foreign markets for our surplus goods.

When people spoke of “Progressivism Abroad,” what was it besides surplus products that the Progressives wanted to “export?” (pg.202) #3

Freedom, democracy, capitalism, economic growth, civilization, Christianity.

“The March of the Flag”

Context of the Times

• Evaluate this philosophy in reference to the current war in Iraq and Afghanistan.

• Does might make right?

#4

Read the Quote from, “Spreading the American Dream.”

What word would you use to describe the tone of the article?

What allusions does the author make?

#5

Define Imperialism

#6 (pg.205)

What did Carl Schurz say in opposition to imperialism? #6

Describe TR’s Big Stick Diplomacy

#7 (pg. 207)How are Roosevelt’s Actions with the taking of the Panama Canal an example of this?

Panama Canal Presentation

#8

American Studies Chapter 7-1

Foreign Policy Under Roosevelt and Taft

America’s Special DestinyAmerica’s Special Destiny

Expansionism v. Isolationism

America’s Continental Expansion

Why does Senator Beverdige feel an expansionist policy is important at the turn of the century? (pg.204) #1&2

Because we need foreign markets for our surplus goods.

When people spoke of “Progressivism Abroad,” what was it besides surplus products that the Progressives wanted to “export?” (pg.202) #3

Freedom, democracy, capitalism, economic growth, civilization, Christianity.

“The March of the Flag”

#4

Read the Quote from, “Spreading the American Dream.”

What word would you use to describe the tone of the article?

What allusions does the author make?

#5

Define Imperialism

#6 (pg.205)

What did Carl Schurz say in opposition to imperialism? #6

Describe TR’s Big Stick Diplomacy

#7 (pg. 207)How are Roosevelt’s Actions with the taking of the Panama Canal an example of this?

Panama Canal Presentation

#8

It’s been said that the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine established the United States as the Policeman for the Western Hemisphere. Explain.

#9-10-11

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTkAH8gBHeg

Evaluate America’s actions in the Philippines. Who was Emilio Aguinaldo? What was his view of America’s actions? Was George F. Hoar (p 202) a supporter or critic of Aguinaldo? Explain.

#10

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Homework