Reform, Expansion, & War (1865-1920) “9-10 Imperialism- Part 2”

Warm-Up: 1) Do you think American Imperialism was a good or a bad thing? Why? 1) Warm Up

U.S. Imperialism: HAWAII In 1891, Queen Liliuokalani came to power & tried to reduce the power of Americans living in Hawaii From 1820 to 1890, Americans moved to Hawaii as missionaries, & sugar plantation owners 6&7 Define! Americans overthrew Queen Liliuokalani in 1893 & Hawaii was annexed by the USA in 1898

U.S. Imperialism: CHINA By the 1890s, European imperial powers carved China into spheres of influence, giving them exclusive trade rights in Chinese ports 2) Opinion! In 1899, the USA declared an “Open Door Policy” in China to allow free trade by any nation in any port

U.S. Imperialism: CUBA In 1895, Cubans declared their independence from Spain; To put down the revolution, Spain used brutal tactics (like starvation) U.S. newspapers sensationalized the events in Cuba (known as “yellow journalism”) In 1898, the U.S. sent the USS Maine to Cuba to protect American interests there; After the ship mysteriously exploded, Americans declared war on Spain

Causes of the Spanish-American War “Butcher” Weyler from Spain Gov. of Cuba Genocide of the native population Starved and treated Cuban’s very poorly The DeLôme Letter, 1898 Yellow journalism Hearst vs. Pulitzer Encouraged “Jingoism” A form of extreme patriotism Explosion of the USS Maine, 1898 3) Visual Vocab!

Teddy Roosevelt & the Rough Riders The Spanish-American War was fought to liberate Cuba & the Philippines from Spanish control; The war lasted only 113 days Teddy Roosevelt & the Rough Riders

The USS Maine Explosion 1898

Results: US Victory TREATY OF PARIS, 1898 Platt Amendment, 1901/1903 Foraker Act Acquire Guam, Puerto Rico, Cuba, and the Philippines $20 million. Teller Amendment: stated US would not attempt to control Cuba politically or economically. Platt Amendment, 1901/1903 Cuba becomes a protectorate US has a right to buy or lease land (Guantanamo Bay)

As a result of the Spanish-American War, Cuba was liberated & the USA annexed the Philippines, Guam, Puerto Rico

Roosevelt as President 4. Video Facts!

U.S. Imperialism: PUERTO RICO Puerto Rice is still a U.S. territory; Lots of poverty & unemployment

U.S. Imperialism: PHILIPPINES When the Philippines were annexed by the USA & not granted independence after the Spanish-American War, the Filipino-American War began in 1898 The Filipino-American War lasted 3 years & cost more in money & American lives than the Spanish-American War

Filipino Insurrection (Philippines) Emilio Aguinaldo and other Filipino leaders excited for the chance to finally have independence. US buys Philippines for $20 million from Spain and attempts to control them. Leaves Commodore George Dewey behind to leads a military presence. Filipinos fight back and cost the U.S. $400 million dollars. Did we become what we were fighting against in our war for independence? 5) Thoughts?

U.S. Imperialism: DOMINICAN REPUBLIC TR added the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine, giving the United States “police powers” to protect Latin America from European imperialism When Theodore Roosevelt became president, he used “Big Stick Diplomacy”: Develop an active U.S. foreign policy with a strong navy to accomplish goals 6) These say what?

U.S. Imperialism: PANAMA TR used “Big Stick Diplomacy” to build the Panama Canal by encouraging a Panamanians to rebel from Colombia 7. Infer!

U.S. Imperialism: MEXICO The USA tried to intervene in Mexican affairs when Huerta overthrew Diaz & again when Carranza overthrew Huerta Mexico & the USA almost went to war when Mexican rebel Pancho Villa killed 33 Americans

The U.S. Becomes a Superpower 8.Evidence! The U.S. Becomes a Superpower By the 20th century, the USA was a superpower: Built the world’s 3rd largest navy Annexed Hawaii, the Philippines, Puerto Rico, many Pacific islands Asserted itself in Latin America (Spanish-American War, Panama Canal, & Roosevelt Corollary Influenced Asia (Open Door Policy)

Exit Ticket 9) Exit Ticket With America gaining power and land around the world, what word can be used to describe what America is becoming?