American Imperialism Daily Learning Goal: I can provide written evidence to explain why the United States became an Imperialist nation in the late 1800s. “Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.” - Teddy Roosevelt Warm up: What would this idea look like if a country were to practice it?

Key Vocabulary Manifest Destiny: An idea from the early 1800s that the United States was destined to eventually take over and rule North America. Monroe Doctrine: A statement of foreign policy issued by President James Monroe in 1823, declaring that the United States would not tolerate intervention by European nations in the affairs of nations in the Americas. Monroe also promised that the United States would not interfere with European colonies already established or with governments in Europe.

Key Vocabulary Annexation – the addition of a territory onto an existing country. Generally, the land taken was formerly controlled by another political group. Sphere of Influence : a region in which the mother country claims exclusive investment or trading privileges

Reasons for American Imperialism Security – lasting Independence and prevention of European threats Economic benefit – both trade and secure movement of goods Expansion of influence – Control of North America and dominance in Western Hemisphere. Growth – The United States began growing in early 19 th Century and wished to continue this territorial growth.

American Imperialism 1803– United States purchases Louisiana Territory from France, more than doubling the size of its territory – U.S. annexes, or acquires through treaty 7 territories in Southwestern portion of North America formerly under Mexican Rule – U.S. purchases Alaska territory from Russia.

The Spanish-American War CAUSES The Monroe Doctrine Post-Civil War generation wanting the glory of victory Cuban Revolution against Spain Sinking of Battleship U.S.S. Maine off coast of Cuba. EFFECTS Annexation of Puerto Rico Platt Amendment – U.S. becomes Cuban Protectorate Acquisition of the Philippines and other SE Asian Island territories.

Theodore Roosevelt’s Big Stick Roosevelt Corollary : Teddy Roosevelt asserted that European nations should not intervene in countries to the south of the US, and under certain conditions, United States military intervention would be justified. Expanded the Monroe Doctrine. Roosevelt led army troops (Roughriders) in the deciding battle of the Spanish-American War in Cuba.

The U.S. and the Roosevelt Corollary

Spheres of Influence: The Panama Canal France had begun building a canal through a small isthmus (very thin stretch of land) in the territory of Panama. Panama at the time was a part of Colombia, however, Panamanians desired independence. The United States bought the lease to the canal from France for $40 Million in In 1903, U.S. supports Panamanian revolution which wins independence from Colombia, and signs a 99-year lease for the Panama Canal Zone to complete and operate the canal.

Review What was the effect of Manifest Destiny and the Monroe Doctrine for the United States? Give 3 specific examples of what the United States did with its ‘big stick’? What evidence supports the assertion that U.S. Imperialism was a ‘good’ thing for the country?

Spheres of Influence: Hawaii Beginning in the 1700s, Hawaii was an important trade port between North America and Southeast Asia/China. 1820s – U.S. missionaries settle on the islands and introduce sugar cane. The Kingdom of Hawaii was ruled by tribal monarchs until the 1890s. Missionaries and cane farmers rebelled against the Queen who wanted to limit the farmers’ power. The queen was overthrown and the Republic of Hawaii was formed. This republic was annexed by the U.S. in 1898.