Warm Up 3/6 Look at the picture Write down Three words that come to mind Two events/ideas that the picture makes you think of (specific or not) ie. 4th of July, War, current events, etc. One feeling that the picture creates

Imperialism Simulation What did you choose to get and why? Did you get everything you wanted/planned on getting? How successful do you feel after this simulation? Do you think this simulation reflects the way society/politics work today?

Introduction to Imperialism Focus Question: How and why did the United States take a more active role in world affairs in the late 1800s/early 1900s?

The idea that a stronger nation should control weaker nations What is imperialism? The idea that a stronger nation should control weaker nations How do you think Imperialism is going to affect the United States? How will it affect other countries?

Making Money Causes of Imperialism Imperialists wanted the U.S. to get raw materials and natural resources from other countries.

Making our military stronger Causes of Imperialism Making our military stronger Alfred T. Mahan: wrote The Influence of Sea Power on History If we wanted the U.S. to be a world power then we needed a strong Navy to do this!

Belief that we are “better” Causes of Imperialism Belief that we are “better” Imperialists used ideas of racial, national and cultural superiority to justify imperialism. Rudyard Kipling’s The White Man’s Burden: white men have a responsibility to rule other people for their own benefit Social Darwinists: survival of the fittest

You Tell Me: Why does the United States become an imperialist country?

Theodore Roosevelt (Big Stick Diplomacy) The idea that America will control the world by policing it. “Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick” Roosevelt added the “Roosevelt Corollary” to the Monroe Doctrine. Now the U.S. will intervene with the military when necessary in Latin America to protect US interests

William Howard Taft (Dollar Diplomacy) The idea of increasing investments in Latin America and the Caribbean “substitute dollars for bullets” Designed to protect economic ($$) interests and increase U.S. power in the World

Woodrow Wilson (Moral Diplomacy) Idea that U.S. must be a “friend to the world” and stop trying to take over places with conquest. Designed to promote human rights and democracy in other countries without using force. This doesn’t always happen… Sometimes even Wilson uses force!

Foreign Policy Foldable Fold your paper hotdog style, then fold into thirds Write the Presidents’ name and dates in office on the front On the inside (left side), write the name of their foreign policy and a description On the inside (right side), write a slogan associated with their foreign policy and a picture to help you remember their policy.

IMPERIALISM: The Spanish-American War

Cuba American Interest in Cuba (colony of Spain) US invests in sugar cane plantations in Cuba - $$ The Second War for Independence 1895 Cuba, led by Jose Marti, fights Spain for independence; wants US to join their cause Mixed U.S. opinion – support Spain and keep investments safe or help Cuba win freedom?

Jingoism - a super patriotism and demand for aggressive actions-that created a warlike mood.

YELLOW JOURNALISM In the late 1890s, two of the most famous American publishers William Randolph Hearst of the New York Morning Journal Joseph Pulitzer of the New York World Sensationalized headlines concerning Cuba

Both newspapers printed the most sensational stories and pictures they could find about the horrors of the Cuban revolution. The stories often exaggerated and distorted events for emotional effect. This kind of sensationalism, is called “yellow journalism”.

What happens to New York Journal Sales What happens to New York Journal Sales? Why do you think this is the case?

Causes of the Spanish American War Continued. . . The De Lome Letter Publication of a letter criticizing US President McKinley, written by Spanish diplomat (De Lome) Americans are furious about this insult

Causes of the War Continued The U.S.S. Maine Explodes President McKinley ordered USS Maine to Cuba to bring home American citizens February 1898, ship blew up; 260 killed Nobody knew why the ship exploded, but American newspapers claim Spain did it

Watch This! Video Clip- “The Spanish-American War Begins”

In April 1898, despite Spain’s agreement to an armistice with Cuba, President McKinley asked Congress to declare war. The war lasted for 4 months, with fighting in both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean.

Fighting the War Rough Riders (cavalry unit led by Theodore Roosevelt) Help win the Battle of San Juan Hill in Cuba Paves way for US victory; Spain surrenders (fighting only lasted 16 weeks!)

Of the 2,446 Americans who lost their lives, fewer than 400 were killed in combat; the rest died from infection and disease.

Adopted in 1898. Renounced any American intention to annex Cuba But… The Teller Amendment Adopted in 1898. Renounced any American intention to annex Cuba But…

Treaty of Paris – Ends the War Grants Cuba independence from Spain Spain gives Puerto Rico and Guam to US US pays Spain $20 million for annexation of the Philippine Islands Significance: The US becomes an imperial power with colonies!!

The Treaty of Paris of 1898 led to the acquisition of many former Spanish territories formed the basis of an American empire. This set off a national debate among imperialists and anti-imperialists. It also lead to increased American involvement in Latin America and Asia

2 Things you are a little unsure of, or confused on. 3-2-1 3 Things you learned (These must be complete sentences) 2 Things you are a little unsure of, or confused on. 1 Thing you have a question about.