Ch 18 - Imperialism

AKS43a - 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

Essential Questions18.1

How did the U.S. expand its influence around the world? Why?

What were the major events and policies that relate to this imperialism?

ActivatorGet with a partner and name as many U.S.

territories as possible!!!

ImperialismImperialism—policy of extending control over

weaker nationsThirst for new marketsDesire for military strengthBelief in cultural superiority

Alaska1867, arranges purchase of Alaska from Russia

for $7.2 millionAlaska rich in timber, minerals, oil

HawaiiSince 1790s, U.S. merchants stop in Hawaii on way to

China, India1887, 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. DolePresident Cleveland cannot make Dole surrender power to

queenrecognizes Republic of Hawaii

Under President McKinley, Congress proclaims Hawaii U.S. territory

18.2The Spanish American War

What was the Spanish American War?Who were the major actors?Why is it important?

The Spanish American War

Spanish-American War ReviewWhat 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?

18.3Essential 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?

Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico under military rule after Spanish-American War

1900, Foraker Act sets up civil government president appoints

governor1917, Puerto Ricans

made U.S. citizens

CubaU.S. makes Cuba add Platt Amendment to its

1901 constitutionPlatt 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?

ReviewWhat 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?

Philippine InsurrectionFilipinos outraged at Treaty of Paris call for

annexationWhat 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

U.S. Interest in ChinaU.S. sees China as vast potential market,

investment opportunityWhy they thought the Pacific was so

important!!!U.S. Secretary of State John Hay issues

Open Door notesNotes 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

ReviewExplain 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?

What do you think?Get with a partner and come up with 3 pros

and 3 cons to U.S. expansionism/imperialismYou have 5 minutes

Pros Cons

19.4What 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?

Teddy and the Panama CanalU.S. wants canal to cut travel time of

commercial, military shipsConstruction of canal is one of world’s

greatest engineering featsBefore 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

Teddy and the WorldRoosevelt fears European intervention if Latin

America defaults Reminds Europeans of Monroe Doctrine,

demands they stay outWhat was the Monroe Doctrine?

Roosevelt Corollary—U. S. to use force to protect economic interests“Speak softly and carry a big stick” – Big Stick

DiplomacyDollar diplomacy—U.S. guarantees foreign

loans by U.S. business

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1f/Tr-bigstick-cartoon.JPG

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

ReviewWhat 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?