Do Now How would you describe the role America is playing in the world at this time? Positive or negative - Explain

“Walk softly but carry a big stick.” FOREIGN POLICY

Near the end of the nineteenth century, the United States took control of a number of territories, including Hawaii and Puerto Rico. The practice of adding territory is known as imperialism. Some people believed that imperialism was the only option because of the White Man’s Burden – the responsibility of nations like Britain and the US to overtake and educate poorer, less “civilized” people. Do you think the White Man’s Burden was a legitimate idea or just an excuse for imperialism? Take your time and explain your answer.

As Western nations industrialized, countries competed for wealth and power. European countries scrambled for more territory, setting up colonies in resource- rich areas. Conflicts arose when European powers fought for the same territory. For instance, France and Germany both vied for power in Morocco; Britain and France competed in South Africa; and Austria-Hungary held much of the Balkans.

The White Man’s Burden Rudyard Kipling… Read and interpret the poem Research the author and the poem confirm understanding Was the author pro or anti- imperialism? What might he have been writing in response to? Pro-Imperialist American take over of the Philippines after the Spanish American War

The “white man” acquired imperial possessions to “serve” his “captive’s needs.” Who were the captives? What were these “needs?” If imperialism was a thankless job, why take up the burden?

How do these cartoons exemplify the poem? Do you think we still follow this belief today?

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