The United States’ Emergence As A World Power In The Twentieth Century USHC-6

Imperialism Imperialism- The practice of conquering and exerting control over another nation. Mercantilism- The economic Philosophy of exporting more than you import. These ideas combined made many Americans believe that if the US were to conquer new territories its economy would grow.

Social Darwinism Some Americans believed that they were more evolved, therefore they should take over new land to conquer or care for the native people. Terms to know Nationalism Ethnic groups White Man’s Burden Social Darwinism

National Security Some believed that the US would not be secure if they did not continue to expand its territories. The Influence of Sea Power Upon History Alfred T. Mahan The Great White Fleet Sails around the World in 1908.

Isolationism Some people believed that by expanding and building up the military, the US would be forced into war.

Alaska & Hawaii The desire to expand lead the US to purchase Alaska in 1867 (just 2 years after the civil war). Arranged by Sec. of State William Seward Known as Seward’s Folly Hawaii was both a strategicly and economiclly important. US helped american plantation owners over throw the monarch. Hawaii became a US territory in 1898 (Same year as the Spanish- American War)

Spanish American War Causes The War Monroe Doctrine (Protecting the freedom of Cubans) Yellow Journalism USS Maine The War Commodore George Dewey destroyed most of the Spanish Navy which was in the Philippines At San Juan Hill Roosevelt lead his Rough Riders to a major victory.

Spanish American War The War (continued) The war was over in 3 months with few american casualties. “Splendid little war”

Spanish American War The Results Cuba became free based on 2 amendments Teller Amendment- US would not annex Cuba Platt Amendment- US would have bases and some authority over Cuba Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and Guam became territories of the US.

Anti-Imperialist League Funded by Carnegie (the steel tycoon, and Philanthropist) Shows that many Americans were not in favor of Manifest Destiny Social Darwinism Imperialism

Open Door Policy US wanted to increase trade with countries like China and Japan. Britain already had strong trade relations with China, and the US did not want to be “shut out” (hence the name Open Door) Britain’s ties were even stronger after the Opium Wars (which ended in 1860)

Boxer Rebellion Chinese Nationalism rose after the opium wars. The Nationalist became known as Boxers They rebelled and killed foreigners, sympathizers, and Christians The US helped Britain put down the rebellion. Britain kept its lease on Hong Kong (Rush Hour) while the US kept its open door policy

US Shows its might Roosevelt Sends his Great White Fleet around the world. US helped the Panamanians overthrow the Columbians, in returned Panama rented the land to the US to build the Panama Canal (This saved two weeks of travel) Due to the size of our navy, our location, and the Panama Canal the US became one of the worlds strongest military power.

Foreign Policy (Copy This!) Roosevelt Taft Wilson Big Stick Diplomacy Dollar Diplomacy Moral Diplomacy Roosevelt’s Corollary- Extends the Monroe Doctrine “Speak softly and carry a big stick” Made America seem a threat to some European powers Increase investment in foreign countries. Many businesses lost money Disliked by people in the countries where investments were being made The US had a moral obligation to spread democracy. He Opposed Imperialism Tested by the rebellion in Haiti and Pancho Villa Raids (this one is important)

Answer questions on pages 144-146 (EOCEP Book) Class work Answer questions on pages 144-146 (EOCEP Book)