“The White Man’s Burden,” Rudyard Kipling Read the poem and answer the corresponding questions. What does the word burden mean? What is the burden of the white man according to Kipling? How does this relate to American Imperialism?

The Age of American Imperialism Chapter EQ – How did the United States become a global power?

Why and how did the United States take a more active role in world affairs? Today’s Essential Question

Introduction to Unit 6 What does imperialism mean? What is a colony? ▫What are some examples of colonies? What types of things are associated with colonies/ colonization? Review: White Man’s Burden

Quick Review… What President first tried to exert American influence in world affairs with his 1823 “doctrine?” Monroe Doctrine… what did it declare? The U.S. has an interest in Latin America The U.S. will not allow European nations to interfere with or further colonize the region

What expansionist theory gained popularity in the U.S. in the 1830s and 1840s as Americans moved westward? Manifest Destiny… which means? The belief that God granted Americans the right to possess all of North America With all of North America settled, what did expansionists want to do now?

What is Imperialism? Strong nations extend their political, military, and economic control over weaker territories What were the three causes of American Imperialism? Another way to put this… What were the three reasons the U.S. became an imperialistic nation?

Economic Benefits Military Strength National Superiority Make spoke diagrams and match the cause with the concepts below : Surplus goods Foreign bases Overproduction New battleships Western values Extractive economies Nationalism Leave room on your paper so we can explain the significance of some of the concepts Manifest Destiny Overseas trade Raw materials Social Darwinism Strong navy (Alfred Mahan)

Economic Benefits Military Strength Extractive EconomiesRaw materials Surplus OverproductionOverseas trade Imperial nation removes (“extracts”) raw materials from colony Overabundance of US goods, need new markets to sell products Alfred T. MahanStrong navy BattleshipsForeign bases “The Influence of Sea Power Upon History” US needs strong, powerful navy

National Superiority Manifest Destiny Social Darwinism Nationalism Western values * Extension of Manifest Destiny* Desire to Spread western values & religion, civilize weaker races

How did the U.S. grow its international influence? Essential Question

America Emerges as a World Power Where? Japan Who? What? When? Why? How? How did the U.S. grow its international influence? (p ) Where? Alaska Who? What? When? Why? How? Where? Latin America Who? What? When? Why? Where? Hawaii Who? What? When? Why? How?

America Emerges as a World Power How did the U.S. grow its international influence? Japan Commodore Matthew Perry Travels to Japan with a fleet of American warships 1853 To increase trade with Japan Wins emperor’s favor by giving him gifts Where? Who? What? When? Why? How?

America Emerges as a World Power How did the U.S. grow its international influence? Alaska William Seward (Sect. of State) Purchased Alaska (Seward’s Folly, Seward’s Icebox) 1867 Cheap, potential natural resources Purchased from Russia Where? Who? What? When? Why? How?

America Emerges as a World Power How did the U.S. grow its international influence? Latin America James Blaine (Sect. of State) Pan-American Conference & Pan-American Highway 1880s Increased trade, economic benefits Where? Who? What? When? Why?

America Emerges as a World Power How did the U.S. grow its international influence? Hawaii American planters v. Queen Liliuokalani Rebellion, government overthrown 1890s Americans want annexation McKinley annexes Hawaii, 1898 Where? Who? What? When? Why? How?

Imperialism Political Cartoon Analysis Pick a partner who you will work well with. All work will be turned in today for a grade. Examine the following imperialism political cartoons utilizing the SCIM method. ▫Summarize: What’s happening? ▫Contextualize: What’s going on in history at this time? How does this cartoon fit in? ▫Infer: What is the message of the cartoon?  What view or attitude toward imperialism is reflected in the cartoon? ▫Monitor: What other questions can you ask about this cartoon? What’s left unanswered?

William McKinley The Expansionist President In office (until his assassination)

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EQ’s – How did yellow journalism contribute to the start of the Spanish-American War? What were the causes and effects of the Spanish-American War? Essential Questions

Causes of the Spanish-American War Cuba was a colony of Spain for about 350 years Cuba rebels, led by Jose Marti, call for independence Spain puts some Cubans in miserable concentration camps Americans are sympathetic, newspapers cover the situation Rebellion begins in 1895 Why are Americans sympathetic to the Cuban situation? Why is the U.S. interested in the events in Cuba?

The Explosion of the U.S.S. Maine USS Maine explodes in Havana harbor To protect American citizens and interests in Cuba, Pres. McKinley sends the U.S.S. Maine to Cuba Congress declares war on Spain, but will not annex Cuba (Teller Amendment) “Remember the Maine!” Newspapers blame Spain

Explosion of the U.S.S. Maine, Havana Harbor, February 15, 1898

Awake United States! This song was rushed into print between the sinking of the Maine on February 16, 1898 and the declaration of war on April 25, Eagle soar on high, and sound the battle cry! How proudly sailed the warship Maine, a Nation’s pride, without a stain! A wreck she lies, her sailors slain. By two-faced butchers, paid by Spain! Eagle soar on high, And sound the battle cry Wave the starry flag! In mud it shall not drag!

Maine Explosion Primary Source Activity Work in partners (you can choose – we will switch up if you are not on task!) Fill out graphic organizer together (draw on your own paper!) ▫You need to read BOTH articles ▫Discuss together Write paragraph when you finish (details at bottom of page)

Review - Yellow Journalism Read the yellow journalism handout and complete write the answers to the following questions at the bottom of the paper. 1.What is it? 2.Why was it used? 3.How did it get its name? 4.Who used it? 5.When was it used? 6.Do you think it still exists today in journalism?

Comparing Articles: The Maine Explosion Read the 2 articles and complete the following graphic organizer. Discuss and share what you learned. Responding to the prompt on the bottom: Write one paragraph (a MINIMUM of 5 sentences). Use SPECIFIC evidence.

Yellow Journalism Primary Source Analysis Why did NY Journal sales go up in 1898?

Discussion Does yellow journalism exist today? If so, where does it exist? Is yellow journalism good journalism? Can you think of another time that journalism fueled a political event?

The Spanish-American War & Effects April 1898: U.S. declares war on Spain Commodore George Dewey destroys Spanish troops in the Philippines (Manila Bay) Pacific Ocean Theodore Roosevelt leads a volunteer cavalry unit called the Rough Riders Cuba

Teddy Roosevelt and the “Rough Riders”

Roosevelt becomes a hero after victories at Kettle Hill and San Juan Hill Spanish troops surrender in Santiago 2,500 American causalities ; most were from illnesses (especially malaria)

Treaty of Paris “Splendid Little War” comes to an end *The U.S. acquires: -Cuba -Philippines -Puerto Rico -Guam Imperialism Debate (Election of 1900) McKinley vs. Bryan William McKinley : -Pro-imperialism -Keep the Philippines -Educate & civilize the Filipinos William Jennings Bryan : -Anti-Imperialist League -Considered Imperialism a crime

Treaty of Paris is ratified in 1899 the US keeps the Philippines Election of 1900 McKinley defeats Bryan Americans support Imperialistic policies Major turning point in American history – The U.S. is now a world power

Teddy Roosevelt 26 th president