A Force in the WorldAmerica Becomes a World Power

Chapter 17

Becoming a World Powerpage 584

What is imperialism?

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-

Imperialismreasons for and against it

PRO CON

Imperialismreasons for and against it

PROTo compete with EuropeTo prove US is strongTo civilize and Christianize

the “backward” people of the world

To have naval bases and fueling stations throughout the world

To bring power and prestigeTo find new markets, trading

partnersTo 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

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)-

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)-

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)-

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)-

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.

The Spanish-American War 1898The “Splendid Little War”

What does each one have to do with the Spanish-American War? (pages 590-591)

1. Cuba

2. yellow journalism

3. de Lome letter

4. the “Maine”

5. Teller Amendment

The Spanish-American War 1898The “Splendid Little War”

What does each one have to do with the Spanish-American War? (page 590-591)

1. Cuba- Cuba was controlled by Spain in 1898. The Spanish are treating the Cubans harshly. Americans own sugar plantations and mills in Cuba.

2. 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.”

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)

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.

Battles of the Spanish-American Warpages 592-593

Summarize what happens in each place: Philippines

Cuba and Puerto Rico

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E

BI J

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F

DC

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Battles of the Spanish-American Warpages 592-593

Summarize what happens in each place: Philippines

Cuba and Puerto Rico

Battles of the Spanish-American WarSummarize 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.

End of the Spanish-American Warpage 593

What did the Treaty of Paris say about each one?

1. Cuba

2. The Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Guam

End of the Spanish-American WarTreaty of Paris

What did the treaty say about each one?

1. Cuba - Spain would recognize Cuba as independent.

2. The Philippines, Puerto Rico and Guam - Spain gave it up to the U.S. for $20 million.

New Challenges After the Warpages 593-595

What actually happened to…

the Philippines?

Cuba?

Puerto Rico?

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.

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?

page 599

Building the Panama Canalpage 610

What were the obstacles to building it?1. .2. .3. .4. .5. .

Building the Panama Canalpage 610

What were the obstacles to building it?1. Flooding a river valley2. Cutting across the Continental Divide3. Moving machinery and supplies4. Designing the locks5. Eradicating disease

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.

Theodore Roosevelt