Unit 8: America as a World Power 1900-1919

Topic 1: American Imperialism Name: __________________________

Block: _________________

Date:__________________

Today’s Key Terms: Imperialism Yellow Journalism Annex Diplomacy – Big Stick, Dollar, Moral Know your map!

Unit Topics: 1: American Imperialism: Justified or not? 2: Spanish-American War 3: WWI: America’s War or Not? 4: WWI at Home

Essential Unit Questions:

Did America act more like a world leader or a world bully in the period from 1900-1919?

What were the causes and outcomes of America’s involvement in WWI? Was it America’s war?

What is

Imperialism?

Who is

Involved? _________________________________________________

________________________________________ are divided into colonies

The competition for colonies will eventually lead to _______________

Reasons for Imperialism Read the three sources, and identify the justification for Imperialism found in each one.

1.

2.

3.

Examples of American Imperialism

1. __________________ (1867) — __________________________ bought from the Russians –

“Seward’s Folly’, “Seward’s Icebox”

Why buy it?

2. __________________ (1891-1900) -- US citizens owned _______________________.

Businessmen took control of Hawaii and removed ________________________________.

Pres. Cleveland refused to cooperate, but the United States eventually annexed (took

over) Hawaii in 1900. Why annex it?

3. Spanish–American War

Spain’s Empire: _____________________________ in the Western Hemisphere and the

________________________ in the Pacific

Cuban and Filipino rebels revolt against Spain’s rule….

Why should the US care?

Why does the US get involved?

Spain’s atrocities

in Cuba

Yellow Journalism

The Explosion of

the USS Maine

The War in Cuba

Volunteers rush to enlist, but they are _________________________________________

Teddy Roosevelt’s ___________________

The war only lasts __________________________.

More deaths from ____________________ than from ____________________.

The War in the Philippines

The US destroys the Spanish fleet (all their ships) in Manila Bay in the Philippine Islands

in the Pacific and helps the Filipinos expel the Spanish

After the war, the Filipinos want their independence, but the US ___________ and fights

the Filipino rebels _________________________________________________________

Outcomes of the Spanish-American War

The US annexes Spanish possessions: ________________________________________

Annex =

The US does NOT annex __________, but claims the ____________________________

in Cuban affairs

More American Imperialism……….

4. __________________ (1899) John Hay proposed all nations have access to Chinese markets and

material. This was called the ___________________________________.

1. Roosevelt’s “Big Stick” Policy (1900-1908)

Wanted greater US involvement in world affairs.

Advocated for peaceful relations, but wanted a strong American presence in to ensure US

prosperity.

America as world policeman: “______________________________________________________”

Examples of “Big Stick” Policy

Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine (1900):

______________________________________________________________________________.

Used to justify intervention in Panama, Cuba, Nicaragua, Honduras, Mexico and Haiti.

_________________________: US “supports” a Panamanian revolt….and get rights to

_________________________________________________________________.

Draw in the Panama Canal on the map. Why is the Panama Canal so important?

What did it allow the US to do?

“Open Door” policy (Secy of State John Hay) — ensures ___________________

___________________________________________________________________.

Roosevelt sent troops to suppress the Chinese Boxers (_____________________), rebels

who opposed opening up China to foreign trade.

2. Taft’s “Dollar Diplomacy” (1909)

_________________________________________________________

__________________________, not bullets, would advance US authority and ensure stability.

Ordered troops to Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and Mexico to protect investments.

Use of force was a way to teach other nations how to establish law and order.

3. Wilson’s “Moral Diplomacy” (1912)

US should ________________________________ around the globe and help maintain world peace.

Emphasized American ideals like democracy, ___________________________________________.

Caused US to meddle in affairs in Latin America and Asia.

Know the Presidents’ diplomacies and what they mean!!

So…. did America act more like a world leader or a world bully in the period from 1900-1919?

Explain your answer and your reasoning, using specific examples.

Label on the map: Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Philippines, Panama Canal