Lesson Four The United States and East AsiaMr. Reidy

Today’s Agenda

RecapAmerican’s decision to keep the Philippines

reflected a desire to: expand its influencecompete with European colonial powersgain new trade in Asia

Imperialism in East Asia brought greater power and wealth to Americans, but it also increased international tensions in Asia.

War and Peace in the PhilippinesPlease answer the following questions with

no more than two other people next to you. Each person must answer the questions.

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3. Why did hostilities erupt in the Philippines after the Spanish-American War?

The United States Pursues Interests in ChinaBy 1899, once-mighty

China had fallen into political, economic, and military disarray.

China was easy pickingsRather than compete for

Chinese trade, Britain, France, Germany, and Russia carved China into distinct spheres of influence.

What is a sphere of influence?

The United States Pursues Interests in ChinaThe U.S. did not have a

zone, and American trade in China was threatened

U.S. Sec. of State John Hay attempted to persuade foreign diplomats in 1899.

The U.S. intervenes in the Boxer Rebellion: Chinese nationalist group challenged the west, “foreign devils.”

How did the U.S. protect its commercial interests in China?

Tensions Rise Between American and JapanLike the U.S., Japan

wanted to expand its influence in China.

Japan disapproved of the European “carve-up”

Japanese attacked Russian’s Pacific fleet at Port Author, China

The Japanese and the Russians had a series of conflicts, more than 100,000 casualties.

Tensions Rise Between American and Japan

Roosevelt Settles the Russo-Japanese War1905 – rep’s from each country go to

Portsmouth, New Hampshire to negotiatePresident Theodore Roosevelt (McKinley

assassinated in 1901) won the Nobel Peace Prize for urging peace.

Roosevelt’s actions reflected America’s growing role in world affairs

Anti-Asian Prejudice Troubles Relations“Gentlemen’s Agreement” – end segregation of

Asian student in the school board and Japan limited emigration of its citizens to the U.S.

The Great White Fleet Sets SailRoosevelt used

diplomacy to ease tensions in Japan

To keep in check Japan’s territorial expansion and make a point, the Great White Fleet (armada of 16 U.S. white battleships) was sent around the world.

Writing Groups In groups of two or three,

please answer this question into two 3-5 sentence paragraphs.How do you think the

Japanese felt about the U.S. warships visit?

What did the voyage of the Great White Fleet demonstrate to the rest of the world? Does the U.S. still show its presence to the world? How?

Today’s Agenda

ReviewHow did the United States extend its

influence in Asia?

HomeworkFind at least two primary sources (one

written document and one visual source, like a postcard) from the Great White Fleet.

Use your sources in a three-paragraph essay, answering the following question:What was the significance of the Great White

Fleet to American Imperialism? Use your sources to help you answer the question.