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Ch 18 - Imperialism

Ch 18 - Imperialism. AKS. 43a - describe the Spanish-American War, the Philippine insurrection, and the Constitutional debate over American expansionism

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Ch 18 - Imperialism

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  1. Ch 18 - Imperialism

  2. AKS • 43a - describe the Spanish-American War, the Philippine insurrection, and the Constitutional debate over American expansionism • 43b - explain U.S. involvement in Latin America, as reflected by the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine and the creation of the Panama Can

  3. Essential Questions • 18.1 • How did the U.S. expand its influence around the world? Why? • What were the major events and policies that relate to this imperialism?

  4. Activator • Get with a partner and name as many U.S. territories as possible!!!

  5. Imperialism • Imperialism—policy of extending control over weaker nations • Thirst for new markets • Desire for military strength • Belief in cultural superiority

  6. Alaska • 1867, arranges purchase of Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million • Alaska rich in timber, minerals, oil

  7. Hawaii • Since 1790s, U.S. merchants stop in Hawaii on way to China, India • 1887, U.S. pressures Hawaii to allow naval base at Pearl Harbor • With help of marines, business groups overthrow Queen Liliuokalani • Set up government headed by Sanford B. Dole • President Cleveland cannot make Dole surrender power to queen • recognizes Republic of Hawaii • Under President McKinley, Congress proclaims Hawaii U.S. territory

  8. 18.2 • The Spanish American War • What was the Spanish American War? • Who were the major actors? • Why is it important?

  9. The Spanish American War

  10. Spanish-American War Review • What was the De Lome Letter (book)? • Where was the first battle? • What future President was par of the Rough Riders? • What happened to Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and Guam after the war?

  11. 18.3 • Essential Questions • What were the stories behind U.S. Imperialism in the early 20th Century? • What was the Philippine Insurrection? What happened? • What do you think?

  12. Puerto Rico • Puerto Rico under military rule after Spanish-American War • 1900, Foraker Act sets up civil government • president appoints governor • 1917, Puerto Ricans made U.S. citizens

  13. Cuba • U.S. makes Cuba add Platt Amendment to its 1901 constitution • Platt Amendment does not allow Cuba to go into debt; also stipulates • no treaties that let foreign power control land • U.S. has right to intervene • U.S. can buy, lease land for navy • Protectorate—country whose affairs partly controlled by stronger one • What does this mean for Cuba?

  14. Review • What did the Foraker act do? • What are three stipulations of the Platt Amendment? • What is a protectorate? • How did isolationists feel about adding new territory?

  15. Philippine Insurrection • Filipinos outraged at Treaty of Paris call for annexation • What war did the Treaty of Paris end? • 1899, Emilio Aguinaldo leads fight for independence against U.S. • 20,000 Filipinos die in fight for independence; estimates of up to 1 million civilians • July 4, 1946, Philippines become independent

  16. U.S. Interest in China • U.S. sees China as vast potential market, investment opportunity • Why they thought the Pacific was so important!!! • U.S. Secretary of State John Hay issues Open Door notes • Notes ask imperialist nations to share trading rights with U.S. • U.S. has right to keep markets open • U.S., Britain, France, Germany, Japan put down Boxer Rebellion

  17. Review • Explain the Philippine Insurrection in one sentence… • 1 minute – write it down • Why was the U.S. interested in China? What did this have to do with territory in the Pacific?

  18. What do you think? • Get with a partner and come up with 3 pros and 3 cons to U.S. expansionism/imperialism • You have 5 minutes

  19. 19.4 • What was the role of Teddy Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson and the world (we will learn more about Wilson with WWI)? • What is their legacy today?

  20. Teddy and the Panama Canal • U.S. wants canal to cut travel time of commercial, military ships • Construction of canal is one of world’s greatest engineering feats • Before the canal, a ship from San Francisco to NY would have to travel 18,200 miles! • http://www.5min.com/Video/Learn-about-the-Panama-Canal-38365794

  21. Teddy and the World • Roosevelt fears European intervention if Latin America defaults • Reminds Europeans of Monroe Doctrine, demands they stay out • What was the Monroe Doctrine? • Roosevelt Corollary—U. S. to use force to protect economic interests • “Speak softly and carry a big stick” – Big Stick Diplomacy • Dollar diplomacy—U.S. guarantees foreign loans by U.S. business

  22. What does the graph show? Were U.S. policies in Central America effective?

  23. Review • What was the benefit of the Panama Canal? • What was the Monroe Doctrine? • Under what policy did the U.S. become the “policeman” of Latin American Nations?

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