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“The White Man’s Burden,” Rudyard Kipling

“The White Man’s Burden,” Rudyard Kipling. Read the poem and answer the corresponding questions. What does the word burden mean? What is the burden of the white man according to Kipling? How does this relate to American Imperialism?. The Age of American I mperialism.

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“The White Man’s Burden,” Rudyard Kipling

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  1. “The White Man’s Burden,” Rudyard Kipling Read the poem and answer the corresponding questions. What does the word burden mean? What is the burden of the white man according to Kipling? How does this relate to American Imperialism?

  2. The Age of American Imperialism Chapter EQ – How did the United States become a global power?

  3. Today’s Essential Question Why and how did the United States take a more active role in world affairs?

  4. Introduction to Unit 6 • What does imperialism mean? • What is a colony? • What are some examples of colonies? • What types of things are associated with colonies/ colonization? • Review: White Man’s Burden

  5. Quick Review… • What President first tried to exert American influence in world affairs with his 1823 “doctrine?” • Monroe Doctrine… what did it declare? • The U.S. has an interest in Latin America • The U.S. will not allow European nations to interfere with or further colonize the region

  6. What expansionist theory gained popularity in the U.S. in the 1830s and 1840s as Americans moved westward? • Manifest Destiny… which means? • The belief that God granted Americans the right to possess all of North America • With all of North America settled, what did expansionists want to do now?

  7. What is Imperialism? Strong nations extend their political, military, and economic control over weaker territories • What were the three causes of American Imperialism? • Another way to put this… • What were the three reasons the U.S. became an imperialistic nation?

  8. Make spoke diagrams and match the cause with the concepts below: EconomicBenefits • Manifest Destiny • Overseas trade • Raw materials • Social Darwinism • Strong navy (Alfred Mahan) • Surplus goods • Foreign bases • Overproduction • New battleships • Western values • Extractive economies • Nationalism MilitaryStrength NationalSuperiority Leave room on your paper so we can explain the significance of some of the concepts

  9. Raw materials Extractive Economies Imperial nation removes(“extracts”) raw materials from colony EconomicBenefits Overproduction Overseas trade Overabundance of USgoods, need newmarkets to sell products Surplus Strong navy Alfred T. Mahan “The Influence of SeaPower Upon History” US needs strong,powerful navy MilitaryStrength Battleships Foreign bases

  10. *Extension of Manifest Destiny* Social Darwinism NationalSuperiority Manifest Destiny Nationalism Western values Desire to Spread western values & religion, civilize weaker races

  11. Essential Question How did the U.S. grow itsinternational influence?

  12. How did the U.S. grow its international influence? (p. 456-459) Where? Japan Who? What? When? Why? How? Where? Alaska Who? What? When? Why? How? America Emergesas a World Power Where? Latin America Who? What? When? Why? Where? Hawaii Who? What? When? Why? How?

  13. America Emerges as a World PowerHow did the U.S. grow its international influence? • Where? • Who? • What? • When? • Why? • How? • Japan • Commodore Matthew Perry • Travels to Japan with a fleet of American warships • 1853 • To increase trade with Japan • Wins emperor’s favor by giving him gifts

  14. America Emerges as a World PowerHow did the U.S. grow its international influence? • Where? • Who? • What? • When? • Why? • How? • Alaska • William Seward (Sect. of State) • Purchased Alaska(Seward’s Folly, Seward’s Icebox) • 1867 • Cheap, potential natural resources • Purchased from Russia

  15. America Emerges as a World PowerHow did the U.S. grow its international influence? • Where? • Who? • What? • When? • Why? • Latin America • James Blaine (Sect. of State) • Pan-American Conference & Pan-American Highway • 1880s • Increased trade, economic benefits

  16. America Emerges as a World PowerHow did the U.S. grow its international influence? • Where? • Who? • What? • When? • Why? • How? • Hawaii • American planters v. Queen Liliuokalani • Rebellion, government overthrown • 1890s • Americans want annexation • McKinley annexes Hawaii, 1898

  17. Imperialism Political Cartoon AnalysisPick a partner who you will work well with. All work will be turned in today for a grade. • Examine the following imperialism political cartoons utilizing the SCIM method. • Summarize: What’s happening? • Contextualize: What’s going on in history at this time? How does this cartoon fit in? • Infer: What is the message of the cartoon? • What view or attitude toward imperialism is reflected in the cartoon? • Monitor: What other questions can you ask about this cartoon? What’s left unanswered?

  18. William McKinleyThe Expansionist PresidentIn office 1897-1901 (until his assassination)

  19. Summarize Contextualize Infer Monitor

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  24. Essential Questions EQ’s – How did yellow journalism contribute to the start of the Spanish-American War? What were the causes and effects of the Spanish-American War?

  25. Causes of the Spanish-American War Cuba was a colony ofSpain for about 350 years Cuba rebels, led by Jose Marti,call for independence Rebellion beginsin 1895 • Why are Americans sympathetic to the Cuban situation? • Why is the U.S. interested in the events in Cuba? Americans are sympathetic, newspapers cover the situation Spain puts someCubans in miserableconcentration camps

  26. To protect American citizensand interests in Cuba, Pres. McKinley sends theU.S.S. Maine to Cuba USS Maine explodes inHavana harbor Newspapersblame Spain The Explosion of the U.S.S. Maine Congress declares war on Spain, but will not annex Cuba (Teller Amendment) “Remember the Maine!”

  27. Explosion of the U.S.S. Maine, Havana Harbor, February 15, 1898

  28. Awake United States! This song was rushed into print between the sinking of the Maine on February 16, 1898 and thedeclaration of war on April 25, 1898. Eagle soar on high, and sound the battle cry! How proudly sailed the warship Maine, a Nation’s pride, without a stain! A wreck she lies, her sailors slain. By two-faced butchers, paid by Spain! Eagle soar on high, And sound the battle cry Wave the starry flag! In mud it shall not drag!

  29. Maine Explosion Primary Source Activity • Work in partners (you can choose – we will switch up if you are not on task!) • Fill out graphic organizer together (draw on your own paper!) • You need to read BOTH articles • Discuss together • Write paragraph when you finish (details at bottom of page)

  30. Review - Yellow Journalism • What is it? • Why was it used? • How did it get its name? • Who used it? • When was it used? • Do you think it still exists today in journalism? • Read the yellow journalism handout and complete write the answers to the following questions at the bottom of the paper.

  31. Read the 2 articles and complete the following graphic organizer. Discuss and share what you learned. Comparing Articles: The Maine Explosion Responding to the prompt on the bottom: Write one paragraph (a MINIMUM of 5 sentences). Use SPECIFIC evidence.

  32. Yellow Journalism Primary Source Analysis • Why did NY Journal sales go up in 1898?

  33. Discussion • Does yellow journalism exist today? • If so, where does it exist? • Is yellow journalism good journalism? • Can you think of another time that journalism fueled a political event?

  34. The Spanish-American War & Effects April 1898: U.S. declares war on Spain Pacific Ocean Cuba Commodore George Dewey destroys Spanish troops in the Philippines (Manila Bay) Theodore Roosevelt leadsa volunteer cavalry unit called the Rough Riders

  35. Teddy Rooseveltand the“Rough Riders”

  36. Roosevelt becomes a heroafter victories at Kettle Hill andSan Juan Hill Spanish troops surrender in Santiago 2,500 American causalities ; most were from illnesses (especially malaria)

  37. Treaty of Paris *The U.S. acquires: -Cuba -Philippines -Puerto Rico -Guam “Splendid Little War”comes to an end Imperialism Debate (Election of 1900) McKinley vs. Bryan William McKinley : -Pro-imperialism -Keep the Philippines -Educate & civilize the Filipinos William Jennings Bryan : -Anti-Imperialist League -Considered Imperialism a crime

  38. Treaty of Paris is ratified in 1899 the US keeps the Philippines Election of 1900 McKinley defeats Bryan Americans support Imperialistic policies Major turning point in American history – The U.S. is now a world power

  39. Teddy Roosevelt26th president1901-1909

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