America’s growing power = Open Door Policy

1. Instead of bellwork today, read “The Open Door Policy” on page 133 and take notes on: • Background • Policy description • China’s response • Be ready to discuss! America’s growing power = Open Door Policy

2. America becoming a global power Open Door Policy & Spanish-American War

3. Between the 16-18th centuries, Asia (especially China and Japan) were isolated from the West….. economic potential! • Open Door Policy (1853): Commodore Matthew Perry sailed to Tokyo and “opened” or “negotiated” trade. • U.S. was concerned with commerce NOT conquest Open Door Policy

5. Impact on the U.S. • Est. foreign markets to sell U.S. industrial goods • Expanded U.S. sphere of influence in Pacific • Led to desire to protect trade routes • Growth of Asian markets stimulated U.S. economy • Proved we were becoming a world power (political, military, and now, economic influence) • Impact on China • European conquest  est. of spheres of influence & spread of Christianity • Nationalist movements form  decrease foreign influence! Open Door Policy in China

7. Imperialism = “The Rise of the West!” • Most historical accounts focus on how this led to the wealth of European Empires and rise of the U.S. as a global super power • But what about the people they took over? • This episode focuses on Asian responses to Western Imperialism • Crash Course World History: • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxmWfbXS4Pw Asian Responses to Imperialism

9. As expansion continued, the U.S. was increasingly concerned with remaining European colonies in our sphere. America Becoming a World Power

10. Cuba struggled for independence from Spain (1860-1890: 3 failed rebellions) • 1895 – Cuban rebels (led by Jose Marti) launched a revolt. The Spanish retaliated by placing them in concentration camps. • U.S. civilians argued Cuba was part of the U.S. - geographically close & great economic potential (sugar) • Foreign control in the U.S. sphere could not be tolerated! • 1896 – McKinley elected President; openly supports Cuban independence. Causes of the Spanish-American War

12. For homework, you will read about Jose Marti – one of the most important authors and Cuban nationalists in Latin American history. • After you read, answer the five questions that follow. Be ready to discuss tomorrow! Homework (due Fri): Jose Marti

13. No bellwork today! • Instead, we will discuss key aspects of Jose Marti’s speech. • Get out the worksheet and review the questions with a partner! • Be ready to discuss as a class! September 20th

14. To learn about Cuba’s struggle for independence from Spain, U.S. involvement and how it contributed to the Spanish-American War, read pgs. 388-394 in the Latin American textbook (on bottom of tall bookshelf to your right). • Answer questions 1-14 on the worksheet (due Monday!) Causes of the Spanish-American War: Cuban Independence