Chapter 7 “Becoming a World Power”

Section 1 “The Imperialist Vision”

Building Support for Imperialism A Desire for New Markets Imperialism Protectorate

Building Support for Imperialism A Feeling of Superiority John Fiske Anglo-Saxonism

Building Support for Imperialism Building a Modern Navy Problem in Samoa Problem in Chile Problem in British Guiana

Building Support for Imperialism Building a Modern Navy Captain Alfred T. Mahan The Influence of Sea Powers upon History, 1660-1783 The U.S. builds a very strong navy to protect their interests.

American Expansion in the Pacific Perry Opens Japan Commodore Matthew C. Perry Enters Japan with 4 American warships Japan starts to trade with the U.S.

American Expansion in the Pacific Perry Opens Japan Annexing Hawaii Queen Liliuokalani is overthrown by planters along with U.S. help.

Diplomacy in Latin America Pan-Americanism

Section 2 The Spanish-American War

The Coming of War The Cuban Rebellion Begins Cuba is one of Spain’s oldest colonies in the Americas Sugar grown in Cuba generates lots of wealth for Spain In 1868, Cuban rebels declare their independence. Jose Marti is one of their leaders.

The Coming of War The Cuban Rebellion Begins The U.S. has over $50 million invested in Cuba’s economy. The U.S. imposes a tariff on sugar that devastates Cuba’s economy. In 1895, a new rebellion starts and Marti is killed.

The Coming of War America Supports Cuba 2 major newspapers report Spanish atrocities William Randolph Hearst Joseph Pulitzer

The Coming of War America Supports Cuba Yellow journalism Tens of thousands of Cubans are killed

The Coming of War Calls for War McKinley warns if the conflict doesn’t end soon, the U.S. will intervene. Spain offers Cuba autonomy. USS Maine is sent to protect Americans in Cuba. USS Maine sinks and Spain is blamed Jingoism

A War on Two Fronts The Battle of Manila Bay Admiral Dewey surprises the Spanish Navy with 4 warships and sinks all 8 of Spain’s ships America seizes Guam Emilio Aguinaldo

A War on Two Fronts American Forces in Cuba Theodore Roosevelt and the Rough Riders

An American Empire The Debate over Annexation Dec. 1898: the U.S. and Spain sign the Treaty of Paris Cuba is independent U.S. gets Guam, Puerto Rico, and pays Spain $20 million for the Philippines

An American Empire The Platt Amendment Cuba couldn’t make any treaty with another nation that would weaken its independence. Cuba had to allow the U.S. to buy or lease naval stations in Cuba. Cuba’s debts had to be kept low to prevent foreign countries from landing troops to enforce payment. The U.S. should have the right to intervene to protect Cuban independence and keep order.

An American Empire Governing Puerto Rico Foraker Act establishes a civil government for the island

An American Empire Rebellion in the Philippines

Section 3 New American Diplomacy

American Diplomacy in Asia The Open Door Policy War erupts between China and Japan over Korea in 1894 Japan gets Korea and part of Manchuria

American Diplomacy in Asia The Open Door Policy Sphere of influence Russia, Germany, and France force Japan to return Manchuria. Russia demands that China lease Manchuria to them. Germany, France, and Britain all soon demanded that China lease Manchuria to them.

American Diplomacy in Asia The Open Door Policy

American Diplomacy in Asia The Boxer Rebellion Society of Harmonious Fists

Roosevelt’s Diplomacy Election of 1900 was McKinley against William Jennings Bryan McKinley chooses war hero Theodore Roosevelt as his running mate.

Roosevelt’s Diplomacy McKinley is assassinated and Roosevelt becomes President Roosevelt is the youngest President ever at the age of 42.

Roosevelt’s Diplomacy Balancing Power in East Asia The Panama Canal “Speak softly and carry a big stick” Acquiring the Canal Zone France begins digging the canal but cannot finish.

Roosevelt’s Diplomacy The Panama Canal U.S. helps Panama gain their independence from Colombia.

Roosevelt’s Diplomacy The Roosevelt Corollary

Taft’s Diplomacy Dollar Diplomacy

Woodrow Wilson’s Diplomacy in Mexico The Mexican Revolution Diaz rules Mexico as a dictator. Francisco Madero leads a revolution. Victoriano Huerta seizes power and Madero is murdered.

Woodrow Wilson’s Diplomacy in Mexico Wilson sends troops into Mexico Pancho Villa