Ch. 5- Becoming a World Power

Bell Work…

Glue the timeline into your notes.

February 1898

USS Maine

explodes in Havana

Harbor, triggering

the Spanish-

American War.

1904

The United States

begins

construction of the

Panama Canal.

1911

President Taft

promotes “dollar

diplomacy.”

April 1914

U.S. troops intervene

in the Mexican

Revolution,

occupying Veracruz,

Mexico.

August 1914

Panama Canal

opens.

Bell Work…

Copy the following quotes into your notebook. Then, answer the question, “Which of these two passages do you find to be most true?”

“Every empire seeks as its imperialistic mission not to plunder and control but to educate and liberate."

“The truth is that imperialism was never idealistic. It has always been driven by economic or strategic interests.”

Your Task…Using the articles provided, read your assigned article, On the Desirability of Imperialism by Paul Leroy-Beilieu or Returning Homeby Mark Twain.

First, read the article silently to yourself. Then, read the article out loud with your assigned partner. Use highlighters to mark major ideas in your article.

Answer the questions that follow the reading.

After you have finished, have a silent conversation answering the question, “Would you support imperialism? Why or why not?”

Your Task…

Interactive Whiteboard Activities:

Video: US Imperialism

What are the main reasons a nation becomes imperialistic?

Which argument for imperialism seems most relevant today? Which argument seems most out of date?

Imperialist Activity1. Imperialism- practice of extending a nation’s power by gaining

territories for a colonial empire

2. Industrial Revolution brought great prosperity to Western powers

3. Industrialized nations sought foreign territory so they could build coaling stations

4. Strong sense of nationalism led to a belief that territorial conquests enhanced a nation’s power/prestige

5. Cultural superiority and Social Darwinism influenced the norm to “civilize” inhabitants of less developed countries

6. Prospect of new markets and military advantages directed the US to claim lands further west of the Pacific Ocean

7. Protectorate- country that is technically independent but is actually under the control of another country

CAUSES OF U.S. EXPANSIONISM

Causes

Economic- Desire for new

markets and raw materials

Military- Desire for naval

bases and coaling stations

Ideological- Desire to bring

Christianity, western-style

culture, and democracy to

other peoples

United States

expansionism

Taking Control of Hawaii1. Hawaii was ideal spot for coaling stations and naval bases for

ships traveling to and from Asia

2. Chief Kamehameha established a monarchy and began trading sandalwood

3. Sugarcane industry led to a treaty in 1875 that allowed Hawaiian sugar to enter the US tax free

4. Bayonet Constitution- constitution the king of Hawaii was forced to sign which severely restricted his power and deprived most Hawaiians of the vote

5. Queen Liliuokalani wanted to restore power to the Hawaiian monarchy, but surrendered her position

6. President McKinley favored annexation and Congress voted its approval in 1898; became a state in 1959

Your Task…

Interactive Whiteboard Activities:

Political Cartoon: Hawaii Weds Uncle Sam

Your Assignment…

Complete DBQ 4: Imperial America.

Once you have answered the document questions, begin writing your 4 paragraph essay answering the following question:

How did the United States benefit from the Spanish-American War?

Bell Work…

Copy and answer the following questions into your notebook:

What inspired the imperialist activity of the late 1800s?

Yellow Journalism- report of exaggerated stories in newspapers to increase sales

de Lôme Letter- letter written by Spain’s minister to the US ridiculing President McKinley that was published in a major newspaper

Autonomy- quality of or state of being self-governing

Jingoism- extreme nationalism marked by aggressive foreign policy

Your Task…

Complete the chart provided while reading about The Spanish-American War found on pages 184-189 in the textbook.

The Spanish-American War

What factors contributed to

war with Spain in 1898?

On what two fronts was the

Spanish-American War

fought? Explain both.

What did the United States

do to expand its territorial

interests?

Your Task…

Interactive Whiteboard Activities:

Interactive Activity: Explosion of the USS Maine

Video: The Spanish-American War

How did yellow journalism influence American opinion of the war?

Your Task…

Complete the Who Sank the Maine? simulation.

In pairs, read and discuss the primary source materials.

When evaluating a primary source, keep in mind the following questions on the next slide.

Using those questions, write a brief paragraph answering those questions for each primary source.

Questions to Consider… Who wrote or spoke the material?

Under what circumstances did he/she do so?

What qualifications did that person have for making a judgement?

What information did the person have about the situation?

What bias might that person have about the situation?

What stake might that person have in the outcome of the investigation?

What bias might you be bringing to your reading of the source?

What previous knowledge can you bring to your reading?

Discussion: Who Sank the Maine?Who or what do you think sank the Maine?

Why do you think the first court of inquiry decided as it did? Do you think political pressures were involved in their decision?

Why do you think Admiral Rickover decided to launch a new investigation almost 100 years after the sinking of the battleship?

Do you think Rickover’s conclusion was based primarily on new evidence or on a new perspective. Explain your reasons.

What are some of the risks of making military decisions too quickly?

Bell Work…

Copy and answer the following question into your notebook:

Who do you believe sank the USS Maine? Explain.

The Spanish-American War

1. Lasted four months and fought on two fronts: Cuba and the Philippines

2. Commodore George Dewey had orders to attack the Spanish fleet in the Philippines

3. Battle of Manila Bay- US victory where the US Navy destroyed the entire Spanish fleet in the Philippines

4. US War Department was not prepared for the conflict

5. Rough Riders- cavalry regiment organized by Theodore Roosevelt

6. Battle of San Juan Hill- battle in the Spanish-American War in which 8,000 US soldiers fought to seize control over San Juan Hill

Your Task…

Interactive Whiteboard Activities:

Interactive Activity: The Annexation Debate

Annexing the Philippines

1. Many Americans were uneasy about expansionism

2. Supporters believed the US had a duty to spread its values overseas while others wanted it for their economic and strategic value

3. Opponents formed the Anti Imperialist League in June 1898

4. Congress approved the annexation on Feb. 6, 1899

5. US granted independence to the Philippines on July 4, 1946

Your Assignment…

Continue working on the DBQ 4: Imperial America.

Bell Work…

Copy and answer the following question into your notebook:

How did simmering unrest in Cuba lead to rebellion?

Sphere of Influence- area where foreign countries control the trade or natural resources of another nation or area

Open Door Policy- policy established by the US to promote equal access for all nations to trade in China

Boxer Rebellion- siege of a foreign settlement in Beijing by Chinese nationalists who were angry at foreign involvement in China

Russo-Japanese War- war between Russia and Japan over Manchuria

US military quarters during the Boxer Rebellion

Your Task…

Read the article on the Boxer Rebellion and complete the Double-Entry Notes.

Your Assignment…

Continue working on DBQ 4: Imperial America.

Bell Work…

Copy and answer the following question into your notebook:

How did the US gain influence in China?

Your Task…

Interactive Whiteboard Activity:

Map: The Roosevelt Corollary and Dollar Diplomacy, 1903-1934

Platt Amendment- part of the Cuban constitution that limited Cuba’s right to make treaties, gave the US the right to intervene in Cuban affairs, and required Cuba to sell or lease land to the US

Protectorate- country that is controlled by an outside government

Foraker Act- established that the US would appoint the upper house of Puerto Rico’s legislature, as well as its governor

Panama Canal- created to make a shorter route between the Atlantic and Pacific

Roosevelt Corollary- change to the Monroe Doctrine saying that the US could intervene in the internal affairs of Latin American nations

Dollar Diplomacy- President Taft’s policy of influencing Latin America through economic intervention

Your Task…

Interactive Whiteboard Activity:

Video: The Building of the Panama Canal

Wilson and the Mexican Rev.1. Porfirio Diaz was the Mexican dictator from 1877-1910

2. Mexican Revolution- revolution led by Francisco Madero in 1910 that eventually forced the Mexican dictator Diaz to resign

3. Madero was overthrown and executed by Huerta and became president

4. Tampico Incident- confrontation between the US and Mexico involving the arrest of American sailors by the Mexican gov’t

5. Battle of Veracruz- occurred after the US learned that Germans were sending arms to Huerta; resulted in 17 dead and 300+ wounded

6. Venustiano Carranza declared himself leader of the Mexican Revolution

7. New constitution protected the liberties and rights of citizens

Your Task…

Using the Venn Diagram provided, compare and contrast the diplomacy style of presidents Roosevelt, Taft, and Wilson.

Your Assignment…

Complete DBQ 4: Imperial America.