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American History in Focus: Grover Cleveland, Populism, Labor Strikes, and Imperialism

Uncover the dynamic era of Grover Cleveland's presidency, analyzing the impact of the Populist Movement, labor strikes like the Pullman Strike, and the rise of American imperialism. Learn about the economic, social, and political factors that led the U.S. to become a world power and its involvement in the affairs of other countries. Delve into Hawaii's struggle for independence amid the forces of imperialism and the push for annexation. Explore the complexities of industrial growth, labor conflicts, and diplomatic maneuvers that shaped America's history in this engaging journey through key historical events.

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American History in Focus: Grover Cleveland, Populism, Labor Strikes, and Imperialism

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  1. Grover Cleveland Returns Unit 1.7

  2. Learning Targets • I can analyze the Populist Movement and its effect on American politics and society. • I can examine how industrial leaders gained power and wealth to expand their industries. • I can explain the factors that led to the US becoming a world power. • I can demonstrate how the US impacted the affairs of other countries. • I can explain how the US made numerous land acquisitions.

  3. Grover Cleveland • 24th President (1893-97) • Democrat • Only pres. to serve 2 nonconsecutive terms • Nation suffered through a big recession in his 2nd term (Panic of 1893) • Vetoed more bills than all previous presidents, combined!

  4. Pullman Strike- Labor Topic • 1894: Workers making train cars go on strike in Illinois • Pullman factory was in a company town (houses and stores owned by company) • Pullman cut wages, but he did not decrease the rent of his houses. • Union went on strike, led by Eugene Debs. • Debs convinced all train employees across the nation to stop working to draw attention to the Pullman employees. • RR stop, riots begin, 30 dead!

  5. Pullman Strike

  6. Pullman Strike • The strike meant US mail couldn't be delivered. • US courts ordered an injunction to end the strike, Debs refused. • Pres. Cleveland send in army, Debs arrested • Significance: last major labor dispute to turn violent

  7. Imperialism • Imperialism is the practice of a powerful nation extending it’s influence over weaker nations to create an empire. • In the late 1800s the UK, France, Russia and Netherlands were claiming territory in Africa, Asia, and Pacific Ocean. • Emerging nations like the US, Germany, Japan, and Italy wanted empires of their own.

  8. Causes of Imperialism • Economic • Get raw materials for mother country • Force the colony to buy things from mother country • Social • Spread Christianity • Spread your culture (“White Man’s Burden”) • Political • Military bases • Expand democracy (or whatever your gov) • Respect from other nations

  9. Hawaii-Imperialism Topic • HI was a peaceful independent nation, with it’s own gov. • When Europeans/Americans 1st arrived they were welcomed. • Businessmen soon realized that HI’s climate was great for farming sugar and fruit. • Hawaii’s leader, Queen Liliuokalani, allowed American Sanford Dole to farm. • Dole sold his goods in US, but a high tariff on imported goods drove down his profits. • Dole asked Cleveland to annex HI; Cleveland refused because he is an anti-imperialist

  10. Hawaii • HI has no military, so Dole and 1,500 men easily deposed the queen and took control of HI • Dole then attempted to get HI annexed by the US, but Cleveland objected • HI remained an independent nation for 5 years, with Dole as it’s leader

  11. Hawaii

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