BELLWORK: August 24 th Our first unit of study is called The Emergence of the Americas in Global Affairs. Read an introduction to this unit on pgs. 1-4 in the packet and answer the following: 1.How did industrialization impact the relationship between European countries? 2.Why did European countries become imperialist during the time period? Examples? 3.List the advantages/disadvantages during the period of rapid economic expansion in the U.S. 4.THINKER: Why did the U.S. embark on a period of territorial expansion during this period?

Emergence of the Americas in Global Affairs From newly independent nations to an emergence on the international stage

Post- Independence Period Now that the American nations are independent, they will take steps to emerge on the global stage. To review, complete the worksheet on the status of countries post-independence. We will use this information as background for how/why the Americas increased their international role.

Canada post-“independence” By 1867, the Dominion of Canada was independent in all domestic matters. Foreign policy, however, was still under control of Great Britain At the same time, Canada embarked on its own version of territorial and economic expansion that challenged their dependence on Great Britain They added 5 new provinces and two territories Construction of Transcontinental Railroad improved economy, trade, travel and spurred migration

Immigration in Canada increased because of the availability of jobs and more social equality than in Europe Canada’s Immigrants per year (majority from Europe)

During this period, Canada struggled with whether or not to remain an imperial dependent. Eventually WWI would bring some resolution to this problem……

Latin America post-independence Caught between the economic and territorial expansion of the U.S./Europe and their own ambitions Their role in the global economy was primarily based on the export of agricultural goods (No industry! Very fragile!) European empires were replaced by largely unstable governments Coups and Civil Wars still common  political instability Although states gradually abolished slavery, the racial hierarchy remained (limits powers of mestizo/mulatto class)

Partner Discussion As you know, during the period, Central/South America became more linked to the United States. What do you think caused this region to be behind the rest of the Americas in terms of economic prosperity? Make a prediction  How do you think the growing U.S. economy/industry will impact Latin American markets?

The U.S. post-Civil War The U.S. emerged from a period of bitter civil war into a period of rapid economic expansion. Industries, like railroads, mining, iron, and coal production made great fortunes Emergence of private corporations, monopolies, trusts (corruption) Growing wealth gap & working conditions = strikes! Radicalism! Such economic growth required expansion of supplies, markets, and resources, so they began to look to territorities beyond the continental U.S. Imperialism: Extending a nation’s authority by territorial acquisition or by the establishment of economic & political control over other nations

U.S. interventions during the period

Partner Discussion To what extent do powerful countries have an obligation to ensure the stability of the global economy?

Justifications for U.S. Expansion As you know, the U.S. embarked on an expansionist foreign policy during this period (Monroe Doctrine!) These imperialist actions were justified using a combination of ideological, moral, social, economic and political reasons. In order to understand these justifications and how they applied to U.S. actions in the period, you are going to read the rest of the packet and complete the graphic organizer Focus on HOW/WHY the belief justified expansion Also include the beliefs of key politicians/historians/theorists at the time (Spencer, Smith, Galton, etc.)