Imperialism 1880-1917 Big Question: How and why did America become a dominant power in world affairs during the late 19th and early 20th centuries?

Imperialism Vocabulary Nationalism Militarism Raw Materials Yellow Journalism Interdependence Foreign Policy Open Door Policy Big Stick Policy Dollar Diplomacy USS Maine Boxer Rebellion Panama Canal Monroe Doctrine Roosevelt Corollary Platt Amendment Berlin Conference Queen Liliuokalani Annexation Moral Diplomacy

The United States Continues to Expand Why do countries become Imperialistic? Queen Liliuokalani William Seward

Berlin Conference Political Cartoon

The Annexation of Hawaii Queen Liliuokalani King Kalakaua

Seward’s Folly

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Cassius M. Clay was the U. S. Minister to Russia Cassius M. Clay was the U.S. Minister to Russia. What was his opinion of the Alaska purchase? What does Clay see of value in Alaska? Who are the “ins” and “outs” according to Clay? What role did England play in the deal between Russia and the U.S.? Identify each negotiator of the Cession treaty by name and title. How is religion included in the treaty? What could Russian residents in Alaska choose to do after the conclusion of the treaty? What happened to the “uncivilized tribes”? What was the final payment for the land? Analyze Seward’s efforts. Did he make a good deal?

The Spanish-American War How does the U.S. become an Imperial power?

U.S.S. Maine

U.S. Involvement Overseas Who is affected by the U.S. becoming an Imperial power?

Building the Canal

Then and Now