Warm-up What do the following words/concepts have in common? Colonialism, Imperialism, and Monroe Doctrine What is foreign policy? Based on what you know/studied so far what do you know about U.S. foreign policy?
Clear your desk You will not need ANYTHING
Read the Directions!! 2 People: Make a large map of Africa( I provided one for you) Cut out the map Label the countries Color or create a shape design which indicates who controlled that area (You teammates will help make a key) And draw/label major geographic features like rivers, deserts, mountains, etc. (teammates will help make a key)
1-2 people: Must make a key One to show colors/symbols used for which controlling power Show symbols used for geographical features
1-2 People: Must make a list List each imperial power and the countries/areas they controlled.
Globalization and the New Global Economy US History Standard VUS.9a The student will demonstrate knowledge of the emerging role of the United States in world affairs. SOL – VUS.9 Timeline – 1890s-1913
Imperialist Vision People wanted to make US a world power Economic and military competition Growing feeling of cultural superiority
What reasons did Europe have for expanding? What is imperialism? Stronger nations take over weak nations exploit resources military bases view as racial and culturally inferior What reasons did Europe have for expanding? Raw materials Markets
Why did the US decide to expand overseas? Needed overseas markets to keep its economy strong Western frontier all settler no where else to go in America….
Globalization / Global Economy Causes: Innovation in technology Industrialization Mass Production Effects: Desire and need to increase trade End isolationism Imperialism
Hawaii (1893) Agriculture – sugar cane Pacific navy base USA interests: Agriculture – sugar cane Pacific navy base USA deposes monarch and annexes Hawaii’s last queen Queen Liliuokalani
Cuba (in the 1890s) huge USA sugar market Spanish colony Cuba wants independence huge USA sugar market
Yellow Journalism USA newspapers running untrue stories to make Spain look evil “You’ll furnish the pictures, I’ll furnish the war” William Randolph Hearst Publisher New York Journal
Remember the Maine!!! (February 15, 1898) U.S.S. Maine Blew up in Cuban waters Assumed that Spain did it
War in the Philippines (April to December 1898) USA helps Philippines beat Spain
War in Cuba (April to August 1898) USA crushes Spanish army Side # of military involved # of casualties USA/Cuba 330,000 5,000 Spain 339,000 24,000
The Rough Riders Volunteer US Army Regiment #2 in command T. Roosevelt (pre-President)
Treaty of Paris (December 1898) USA gets Cuba = American Protectorate annex Guam, Puerto Rico, & Philippines gave Spain $20 million
China (1899) Biggest market in World Dominated by Europe
Secretary of State John Hay The “Open Door” Policy European countries acquired leaseholds in China All countries would be allowed to trade with the all leaseholders (countries) in China
The Big Stick Policy (1901-1909) Teddy R. Invested $ into US navy upgrade Peace thru power “Speak softly, but carry a big stick” President Teddy Roosevelt
Panama (1903) Save time and money for both commercial and military shipping USA helped Panama gain independence from Colombia Panama Canal built (1904-1914)
Roosevelt Corollary Added on to the Monroe Doctrine It Stated that the US would intervene in Latin American affairs when necessary to maintain economic and political stability in the Western Hemisphere Goal: Prevent European powers from using debt problems of Latin America to justify intervening in the region.
President William Howard Taft (1909-1913) TR’s successor Continues Roosevelt’s policies
Dollar Diplomacy Wanted US businesses to invest in Latin America US military will ensure US money is protected If Latin America prospers, all would benefit “Substituting dollars for bullets”