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George Washington’s Farewell Address

Explore the journey of the US from neutrality to world power status in the early 1900s and evaluate its global position today. Discuss key events, such as acquiring Alaska and Hawaii, involvement in the Boxer Rebellion, and the Open Door policy in China. Reflect on America's current world power status, alliances, trade relations, and global perception.

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George Washington’s Farewell Address

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  1. In what early address to the nation did an important political leader plead for our country to “Remain neutral in overseas affairs”? HINT: George Washington’s Farewell Address

  2. In a few words describe… What role did the US play in the world during the early 1900’s? How does that compare to today?

  3. BECOMING A WORLD POWER Having considered the changes our country has gone through, what events specifically brought us to our position as a world power? Responses:

  4. As a neighboring nation what would seeing this image make you feel? The White Fleet US ships that toured the World between 1907-1909

  5. US purchases From Russia for 7.2 m Goes from isolated to world power. Samoa (divided by US and Germany) Alaska Japan American planters gain power EXPANSION IN THE PACIFIC Perry visits Japan China Hawaii US helps put down Boxer Rebellion and urges Open Door policy US annexes Hawaii (forced by foreign planters)

  6. Seward’s Folly China Japan Midway/Somoa Hawaii

  7. Leading up to World War I: Imperialism The policy of powerful countries seeking to control the economic and political affairs of weaker countries or regions. • Countries needed raw materials Industrial nations took natural resources from territories in Africa and Asia, then sell them back their finished products II. Racism Europeans felt a need to spread their religion and culture thinking others were uncivilized III. Competition When a European country colonized a nation, they closed off markets to other countries

  8. RESEARCH What is America’s status today? Write a small reflection on whether or not America has earned their world power status. What current events would support or refute that? What countries are we allied with? Who and what do we trade? Imports vs. Exports What is the opinion other countries hold of us? List your sources

  9. R E F L E C T Washington urged Americans to stay out of international affairs…have we done this? Did our choices as a country have a positive or negative affect on our position in the world?

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