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Introduction to American Imperialism

Explore the rise of the United States as a global power by examining American imperialism through historical events, motivations, and key figures. Understand the impact of imperialism on economic, political, and social factors.

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Introduction to American Imperialism

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  1. Introduction to American Imperialism

  2. Complete the lecture notes template.

  3. Standard CA11.4 Students trace the rise of the United States to its role as a world power in the twentieth century.

  4. Objective Students will be able to trace the rise of the United States to its role as a world power in the twentieth century by completing a timeline of American imperialism.

  5. Opening Activity • List 3 things you see. • Who is the man in the center? • Who are the other people? • Who is in control? • What do you think this picture is about?

  6. What is imperialism? • Extending power by acquiring territory around the globe or exploiting weaker nations to serve national interests.

  7. When did it occur? • Europeans began in the 1800s • America will not start until 1898 after it becomes industrialized

  8. What countries did America imperialize? • Hawaii: made an American territory • Philippines, Puerto Rico, Samoa, Guam and Cuba: was “won” in the Spanish American War • Panama: leased America land to build a canal after America encouraged a rebellion • China: was forced to have an “open door” trade policy with America

  9. Pair-Share:Why did the U.S. imperialize other countries? • Economic- raw materials for industrial revolution, trade, cheap labor, new markets • Political– nationalism (pride and prestige), national security/border protection, military bases & source of troops. Wanted to compete with Europe for prestige • Social- Social Darwinism (survival of the fittest applied to society; American society = is the fittest), spread cultural values – racial/cultural superiority; white man’s burden (duty to civilize non-whites)

  10. Who Will We Learn About? • We will learn about the Presidents who helped to make to make America a world power. • Roosevelt – Big Stick Policy • Taft – Dollar Diplomacy • Wilson – Moral Diplomacy

  11. Why is it important? • Along with industrialization, imperialism will help America to become a world power instead of a weak nation.

  12. Summary • Today in class I learned about _________________________________ • One thing we are going to learn about is _________________________________ • I think that this is important because __________________________________ • As you can see _____________________

  13. Film: America in the 20th Century • As you watch the film, take notes on the worksheet: Timeline: Imperialism & America. • Be sure you include how the territory was imperialized and why they territory was imperialized.

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