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A Force in the World America Becomes a World Power

A Force in the World America Becomes a World Power. Chapter 17. Becoming a World Power page 584. What is imperialism?. Becoming a World Power page 584.

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A Force in the World America Becomes a World Power

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  1. A Force in the WorldAmerica Becomes a World Power Chapter 17

  2. Becoming a World Powerpage 584 What is imperialism?

  3. Becoming a World Powerpage 584 imperialism- stronger nations attempting to create empires by dominating weaker nations- economically, politically, culturally, or militarily. Why be imperialistic? 1. economic factors- 2. nationalistic factors- 3. military factors- 4. humanitarian factors-

  4. PRO CON Imperialismreasons for and against it

  5. PRO To compete with Europe To prove US is strong To civilize and Christianize the “backward” people of the world To have naval bases and fueling stations throughout the world To bring power and prestige To find new markets, trading partners To invest overseas CON We are big enough We should not rule others -we didn’t like being ruled by Great Britain -it will be hard to subdue the native people It costs too much money to defend the territories Imperialismreasons for and against it

  6. Imperialism How did the United States acquire each of the following territories? • Alaska (page 586)- • Midway Islands (page 586)- • Hawaii (page 595)- • Samoa (page 596)-

  7. Imperialism How did the United States acquire each of the following territories? • Alaska (page 586)- U.S. bought it from Russia in 1867. • Midway Islands (page 586)- • Hawaii (page 595)- • Samoa (page 596)-

  8. Imperialism How did the United States acquire each of the following territories? • Alaska (page 586)- U.S. bought it from Russia in 1867. • Midway Islands (page 586)- The uninhabited islands were annexed in 1867. • Hawaii (page 595)- • Samoa (page 596)-

  9. Imperialism How did the United States acquire each of the following territories? • Alaska (page 586)- U.S. bought it from Russia in 1867. • Midway Islands (page 586)- The uninhabited islands were annexed in 1867. • Hawaii (page 595)- Dole, the pineapple planter, and the U.S. Marines removed the queen from power in 1893. U.S. annexed Hawaii in 1898. • Samoa (page 596)-

  10. Imperialism How did the United States acquire each of the following territories? • Hawaii (page 595)- Dole, the pineapple planter, and the U.S. Marines removed the queen from power in 1893. U.S. annexed Hawaii in 1898. • Samoa (page 596)- A mutual agreement was made. The U.S. would protect Samoa from other countries and Samoa would allow the U.S. to use its harbor, Pago Pago.

  11. The Spanish-American War 1898The “Splendid Little War” What does each one have to do with the Spanish-American War? (pages 590-591) • Cuba • yellow journalism • de Lome letter • the “Maine” • Teller Amendment

  12. The Spanish-American War 1898The “Splendid Little War” What does each one have to do with the Spanish-American War? (page 590-591) • Cuba- Cuba was controlled by Spain in 1898. The Spanish are treating the Cubans harshly. Americans own sugar plantations and mills in Cuba. • yellow journalism- stories that are exaggerated and often untrue. Newspapers wanted to make money and convince people whether we should go to war or not. “You furnish the pictures, and I’ll supply the war.”

  13. 3. de Lome letter – Letter written by a Spanish official insulting the President of the United States angering Americans. 4. the “Maine”- a U.S. battleship in Havana that exploded killing 260 sailors. Spain was blamed for the explosion. 5. Teller Amendment- (page 594)

  14. 3. de Lome letter – Letter written by a Spanish official insulting the President of the United States angering Americans. 4. the “Maine”- a U.S. battleship in Havana that exploded killing 260 sailors. Spain was blamed for the explosion. 5. Teller Amendment- Added to the war resolution, the U.S. said when the war ends, Cuba will be independent.

  15. Battles of the Spanish-American Warpages 592-593 Summarize what happens in each place: • Philippines • Cuba and Puerto Rico

  16. G C D E I A J B H F

  17. Battles of the Spanish-American Warpages 592-593 Summarize what happens in each place: • Philippines • Cuba and Puerto Rico

  18. Battles of the Spanish-American War Summarize what happens in each place: • Philippines- The fighting started in the Philippines which were controlled by the Spanish. A surprise attack sunk every Spanish ship in 7 hours. American naval forces won without losing a single man. • Cuba and Puerto Rico- The hardest fighting took place in Cuba. Theodore Roosevelt was made a hero by charging up San Juan Hill with the Rough Riders. Eventually the Americans win and chase the Spanish to Puerto Rico. Spain and the U.S. agreed to stop fighting on Aug. 12, 1898.

  19. End of the Spanish-American Warpage 593 What did the Treaty of Paris say about each one? • Cuba • The Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Guam

  20. End of the Spanish-American War Treaty of Paris What did the treaty say about each one? • Cuba - Spain would recognize Cuba as independent. • The Philippines, Puerto Rico and Guam - Spain gave it up to the U.S. for $20 million.

  21. New Challenges After the Warpages 593-595 What actually happened to… • the Philippines? • Cuba? • Puerto Rico?

  22. What actually happened to… • the Philippines? 3 years of war between U.S. and Filipinos; independence is granted in 1946. • Cuba? U.S. military government remained for 3 years; Cuba had to follow the Platt Amendment. • Puerto Rico? U.S. military government remained; future laws gradually granted more freedom and control to the people of Puerto Rico. PR is a commonwealth of the U.S. today. • Guam? It remains a territory of the U.S. today.

  23. The Panama Canalpage 598 • Why would the United States be interested in building the Panama Canal? • How is it possible for the United States to build something in another country? • By how many miles did the Panama Canal reduce the journey from San Francisco to New York City?

  24. page 599

  25. Building the Panama Canalpage 610 What were the obstacles to building it? • . • . • . • . • .

  26. Building the Panama Canalpage 610 What were the obstacles to building it? • Flooding a river valley • Cutting across the Continental Divide • Moving machinery and supplies • Designing the locks • Eradicating disease

  27. A New Foreign Policypage 598-599 1. The country of Panama was controlled by ____________. 2. __________ tried earlier to build a canal, but gave up. 3. The president, ___________, encouraged a Panamanian revolution against Colombia. 4. The canal was built in ___ years and reduced the journey between the oceans by _____ miles.

  28. Theodore Roosevelt

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