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The Rise To World Power
The United States At The Dawn Of The Twentieth Century
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What is Imperialism?
• A stronger power exploits a weaker area and turns it into a colony.
• Has existed in different forms for thousands of years.
• After 1880 - “The New Imperialism”
Turn to a neighbor and discuss…
• Two to three arguments against imperialism.
• Two to three positive outcomes of imperialism.
What were the reasons for the renewed popularity of
Imperialism?
• Economic Need For Natural Resources
• Economic Need For New Markets
• Religious Motives• Nationalism
How did the United States Become An Imperial Power in
Regard to…
Alaska?
How did the United States Become An Imperial Power in
Regard to…
Hawaii?
How did the United States Become An Imperial Power in
Regard to…
Japan?
How did the United States Become An Imperial Power in
Regard to…
China?
Why did the United States go to war against Spain?
•Yellow Journalism•Rebellion in Cuba•Sinking of the Maine
How did the United States win the Spanish American
War? • Short and Easy• The Navy in the
Philippines• Theodore
Roosevelt in Cuba• More Americans
died of disease than in battle
What were the consequences of the
Spanish American War?• The United States was
better recognized as an imperial world power.
• Cuba was freed, but with strings attached (The Platt Amendment)
• Puerto Rica and Guam became American.
• The Philippines became American, but only after a two year, bloody revolt.
Turn to a neighbor and discuss…
• What lessons should we learn from the American experience in the Philippines?
How did the United States change its conduct towards
Latin America at the turn of the century?
• The Roosevelt Corollary
• “Speak softly, but carry a big stick.”
• Dollar Diplomacy
How was this new policy reflected in:
Panama?
How was this new policy reflected in:
Haiti, the DominicanRepublic and Nicaragua?
How was this new policy reflected in:
Mexico?
Closure Questions:
• How would you describe America’s foreign policy at the outset of World War One in 1914?
• How should this policy be assessed?