Ch 18 - Imperialism

Ch 18 - ImperialismAKS43a - describe the Spanish-American War, the Philippine insurrection, and the Constitutional debate over American expansionism43b - explain U.S. involvement in Latin America, as reflected by the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine and the creation of the Panama CanEssential Questions18.1How 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!!!

ImperialismImperialismpolicy 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 HawaiiUnder President McKinley, Congress proclaims Hawaii U.S. territory

18.2The Spanish American WarWhat 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 QuestionsWhat were the stories behind U.S. Imperialism in the early 20th Century?What was the Philippine Insurrection? What happened?What do you think?Puerto RicoPuerto Rico under military rule after Spanish-American War1900, 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 stipulatesno treaties that let foreign power control landU.S. has right to interveneU.S. can buy, lease land for navyProtectoratecountry whose affairs partly controlled by stronger oneWhat 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 civiliansJuly 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 openU.S., Britain, France, Germany, Japan put down Boxer Rebellion

ReviewExplain the Philippine Insurrection in one sentence1 minute write it downWhy 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

ProsCons19.4What 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 worlds 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 CorollaryU. S. to use force to protect economic interestsSpeak softly and carry a big stick Big Stick DiplomacyDollar diplomacyU.S. guarantees foreign loans by U.S. business

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?