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Explore statements on US imperialism, colonial aspirations, motivations, and impact on nations, with interactive tasks and group discussions.
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QUICK WRITE!On the whiteboard, write AGREE or DISAGREE for each statement • 1. The United States is a good country. • 2. The US needs to help its own people and its economy with trade and gaining resource from other nations. • 3. The US has a unique and interesting culture that other countries desire. • 4. The US-style democracy is better than other forms of government. • 5. The Christian traditions of the US should be shared with countries that hold non-Christian beliefs. • 6. The US should take over countries that can’t take care of themselves. • 7. The US should take over countries that are a threat to the US. • 8. The US should take over countries that the US “needs.”
What great Empires have there been? • British Empire (East India Trade Company) • Roman Empire • Spanish Empire • French Colonial Empire • Russian Empire • Qing Dynasty (China)
What is an empire? • Extensive group of states (countries) and peoples from various ethnic groups that are united and ruled by a monarch (emperor).
What is needed to become an empire? • Strong Military • Advanced Weaponry • MONEY
Imperialism • Extending the power of one nation over other territories and nations with economic, political, or cultural influence. • **Write this definition in your own words on the w.b. and draw a picture to represent it!**
Describe what you see on the map of Africa between 1885 and 1914. Share with a neighbor.
What motivations are needed? • What things might make a person or group want to take control of others?
In your groups, respond to the following statements. • Christian countries are generally more civilized than non-Christian countries. • Stronger, more developed, independent nations are morally obligated to liberate territories controlled by foreign rule. • Strong countries should free weak countries that are being ruled by a foreign nation. • Nations that are not democratic are inferior • Student A “I agree/disagree with this statement because _____________.” • Student B “ I agree/disagree with you because _________”
Brainstorm • What economic, political, or cultural reasons would a nation get involved in the affairs of another nation. • Economic Political Cultural
What are the motivations?Economic, Political, Cultural • Economic: Money, resources, trade • Political: Government, land, military, Nationalism • Cultural: Religion, Race,
In groups • When should a nation interfere in the freedom and affairs of other nations? • “A nation should interfere with the freedom and affairs of other nations when ________________” • “I agree/disagree with you because ____”
The U.S. became a world power by: • Extending its power over other territories and nations • Helping to win WWI • These altered the United States’ foreign policy. • a policy pursued by a nation when dealing with other nations, designed to achieve national objectives.
Reasons for US Imperialism • Industrial Revolution • After the Civil War, U.S. industry grew rapidly and industrialists looked overseas for: • New sources of raw materials • More markets to sell goods • New places to invest money
Reasons for US Imperialism • Closing of the American Frontier • By 1890 the West was populated enough to be considered “closed” • As a result, U.S. manufacturers looked overseas for new economic opportunities
Reasons for USImperialism • Examples of European Nations • European nations were engaged in imperialism • England—Suez Canal, India, Africa • France—African & Middle East • Russia—East Asia • Germany—Pacific & Africa • European imperialism stimulated American imperialism
Check for Understanding (On W.B.) • Why did European Imperialism stimulate American Imperialism?
Reasons for Imperialism • American Nationalism • Expansionists urged the U.S. to take overseas colonies through imperialism • economic, military, and cultural influence of one nation on other countries • Captain Alfred Mahan’s book The Influence of Sea Power Upon History urged the U.S. to: • Expand foreign markets • Build a powerful navy • Acquire overseas bases
Reasons for Imperialism • Social Darwinism • Many American believed it was America’s duty to “elevate uncivilized people” around the world • They used Darwin’s theory of survival of the fittest to justify their ideas • Social Darwinism states that it is the duty of the civilized nations to take over and control the less civilized nations.
Check for Understanding • Draw a picture representing Social Darwinism on your w.b. and share with a neighbor. **Summarize your neighbor’s drawing in your notes!!!**
Reasons for Imperialism • President Teddy Roosevlet • Urged European nations to stay out of the Western Hemisphere • Roosevelt’s “Big Stick” Policy • The U.S. would take on the role of regional policeman in the Western Hemisphere • Allowed U.S to extend its power over Central and South America
Timeline • Using the list of events of American Imperialism, create a timeline organizing these events.
Was Imperialism Justified • In one paragraph, write your opinion on whether the United States should have entered the world scene as a strong national power. • Include arguments for/against imperialism that support your opinion.
