An Emerging WORLD POWER!

1. An Emerging WORLD POWER! Chapter 18

2. Imperialism Warm-up • Recall the relationship between Great Britain and it’s American Colonies. • Predict the types of conflicts that could arise between American and her colonies if she should have them.

3. Define IMPERIALISM: • The policy by which strong nations extend their political, military, and economic control over weaker territories. • Imperialism was popular in Europe who imperialized parts of Asia and Africa. • The U.S. wanted a part of this new phenomenon.

5. Imperialism:

6. What reason does America want to imperialize? • Economic: Raw materials, natural resources gives edge in competition, resource rich overseas markets for excess goods! • Military: foreign bases, refueling stations for navy.(Alfred T. Mahan, The Influence of Sea Power Upon History- Hisconcept of "sea power" was based on the idea that countries with greater naval power will have greater worldwide impact) (ex. Hawaii) • National Superiority:Manifest Destiny and Social Darwinism, responsibility to spread western values!

7. What do we purchase in 1867 for 7.2 million dollars?

8. ALASKA!!!

9. Why is it referred to as “Seward’s Folly?” • Because of the environment! • Appears to be worthless because you cannot farm but actually has good resources (Timber and oil)

10. Describe the process of the United States acquiring Hawaii?

11. Hawaii: • Americans first have sugar cane plantations in Hawaii • Duties later placed on that sugar • Queen Liliuokalani resents increasing power of WHITE planters • Queen overthrown • By 1898, President McKinley and his administration annex Hawaii.

12. Intervention in Latin America • Where does it begin….

13. Remember the Monroe Doctrine….. =1895 border dispute between Venezuela and British Guiana… ~ The US under President Cleveland intervenes as an “arbitrator.”

14. The Spanish-American War Section 18.2

15. Describe in detail the THREE main causes of the Spanish-American War. • Cubans rebel against Spanish rule: Want independence, rebels thrown into concentration camps, US gives sympathy and worries about their economic investments in Cuba. • Yellow Press inflames opinion: Sensational headlines/pictures that exaggerate Spanish atrocities. • The MAINE blows up: The USS Maine sent to protect Havana harbor and blown up. Spanish are accused and “Remember the Maine” become our battle cry!

17. Define JINGOISM: • AGGRESSIVE NATIONALISM!! • April of 1898 Congress declares war on Spain!

18. Identify the “Rough Riders” • Teddy Roosevelt’s Calvary Unit. • Rugged westerners and few upper-class easterners. • Hero’s of San Juan Hill

19. Why did Secretary of State John Hay refer to this war as “a splendid little war?” • It was a short and easy victory!! • 3 Months

20. What was the Treaty of Paris 1898, and what were its terms? • Treaty that officially ends the Spanish/American war! • Spain gives up control of Cuba (Teller Amendment= US will not keep Cuba) • Also Puerto Rico (Foraker Act: Civilian Govt) and Guam • Sells Philippines to the U.S. for 20 million

21. Why do Americans begin to debate Imperialism? • Dothey really want us there? • Humanitarian reasons

22. The U.S. is NOW a World Power!

23. Imperialism Lets review…..

24. Which of the following did NOT stimulate U.S. Imperialism? iRespond Question Multiple Choice F 05D4E4B1-2178-9048-B94F-8A35A0E6FB2C A.) Desire for military strength B.) A belief in the cultural superiority of the Anglo-Saxon culture C.) Thirst for new economic markets D.) A need for a new source of cheap labor E.)

25. Of the following statements, the one that best reflects an anti-imperialist attitude is: iRespond Question Multiple Choice F F640AEE6-77F3-014E-ACB6-9F250265892F A.) “Fate has written our policy for us; the trade of the world must and shall be ours…” B.) “Is there no nation wise enough, brave enough to aid the blood smitten land?” C.) “It is not necessary to own people to trade with them!” D.) “The expansion of our trade and commerce is the pressing problem.” E.)

26. The rapid growth of industry in the United States helped fuel imperialism because: iRespond Question Multiple Choice F F6865CB4-84B1-3449-9DC8-BA399B0B8371 A.) America needed unspoiled places for its workers to vacation. B.) Americans wanted to take over foreign factories to learn their secrets. C.) The United States was producing too many goods for its own people to buy. D.) Americans had more time to read about foreign places. E.)

27. The mysterious sinking of the USS Thomas fueled the movement for war with Spain. iRespond Question Multiple Choice F EB0EB513-725D-304A-9021-AE2358B525F0 A.) True B.) False C.) D.) E.)

28. The name for the sensational and often irresponsible news headlines and stories is “Yahoo Journalism.” iRespond Question Multiple Choice F 5D129EA0-5756-2948-9B53-B4D622BC938C A.) True B.) False C.) D.) E.)

29. “Remember the Maine!” became the rallying cry for US intervention in Cuba. iRespond Question Multiple Choice F 26A7B281-3744-AE41-9D42-819C9291032F A.) True B.) False C.) D.) E.)

30. All of the following countries came under some form of US control as a result of the Spanish-American War but: iRespond Question Multiple Choice F 6EEA70BF-4F6D-9245-A2FE-474BCB54FC2B A.) The Philippines B.) Hawaii C.) Puerto Rico D.) Cuba E.)

31. What war ended with the Treaty of Paris 1898? iRespond Question Multiple Choice F EABE1F3C-CF34-534C-8B07-29DCC6957229 A.) Russo-Japanese War B.) Philippine-American War C.) Cuban War for Independence D.) Spanish-American War E.)

32. China’s Open Door Policy

34. Platt Amendment Cuba

35. “Walk softly, but carry a big stick!”

36. Florida to California: From 12,500 miles to 4500 miles Hay-Pauncefort Treaty!!

37. “Dollars for Bullets”

38. What is the greatest impact of the Panama Canal? iRespond Question Multiple Choice F 035C1C85-B6CF-9A4D-9E31-B09E936D9410 A.) Ownership of the canal would eventually be given back to Panama. B.) The economic power of the US was greatly strengthened. C.) Even though it took roughly 10 years to build, it was done 6 months early. D.) It tremendously reduced the travel time between the Atlantic and the Pacific Oceans. E.)

39. Roosevelt’s “Big Stick” diplomacy refers to the American foreign policy of iRespond Question Multiple Choice F 23FF154C-4ED0-9E4D-8617-A256E130581A A.) Invading Latin American countries B.) Isolating itself from international matters C.) Building a strong military in order to expand US influence D.) Electing former military leaders as President of the country. E.)

40. Why did the US formulate the Open Door Policy toward China? iRespond Question Multiple Choice F 2D3EB19F-D793-0344-8D13-A206234B74C4 A.) To develop democratic institutions and practices in China. B.) To prevent a European and Japanese monopoly of Chinese trade and market. C.) To establish a military presence on the Chinese mainland D.) To support Japanese efforts to industrialize China E.)

41. The Platt Amendment provided for iRespond Question Multiple Choice F 99B226CF-0C2B-0D47-B4AD-165CCC48D426 A.) The US’s right to intervene in Cuba to maintain peace, law and order B.) The construction of the Panama Canal C.) The establishment of Calvary under the command of Theodore Roosevelt. D.) E.)

42. Extension of the Monroe Doctrine stating that the US has an obligation to assist neighbors who are threatened by instability or a foreign country. iRespond Question Multiple Choice F 8ABE293F-DEC6-8448-9F4A-EB761A996022 A.) Dollar Diplomacy B.) Big Stick Diplomacy C.) Roosevelt Corollary D.) E.)

43. Increase American investments in foreign businesses: iRespond Question Multiple Choice F 19C562CB-4E14-9745-9DA8-039F22C6C1ED A.) Dollar Diplomacy B.) Big Stick Diplomacy C.) Gentlemen’s agreement D.) E.)