1. Do Now:  Think about an important decision you have made in your life and the motivations behind it.  Would you say your decision was motivated more by realism or idealism ? Realism -your decision-making process was guided by reason and rationality. -you were motivated by self-interest -you believed that you were protecting your own needs and security. Idealism -your decision-making process was guided by morals and ethics. -you were motivated by the desire to help others. -you believed that you were acting in the best interest of your family and community. Write 3-5 sentences explaining your decision and motivations behind it.

3. U.S. Foreign Policy  George Washington’s Farewell Address warned against getting involved in foreign conflicts: neutrality  “steer clear of foreign alliances”  Monroe Doctrine: non-interference  “we won’t take over your country, but we won’t let anyone else in either.”  Mexican War: was it an “unjust land grab”?  Mexican Cession led to realization of Manifest Destiny  American Samoa: imperialism (empire building)  Became a protectorate: nation protected by a stronger nation  Important naval and military base  Still a U.S. territory today

4. Realism vs. Idealism in Foreign Policy Realism  Relations with other countries should be guided by national self-interest  Practical objectives that benefit American people  Examples:  National security  Increased trade  Access to overseas resources Idealism  Values and ideals should influence how countries relate to one another  Promote 5 founding ideals abroad, especially democracy, liberty, rights  Ensure better world for all people, not just Americans  “Anglo-Saxonism” – feeling of superiority that the U.S. should spread its better culture and ideas to other parts of the world

5. Instructions  Write down the four different viewpoints on American foreign policy. 1. The U.S. Must Expand to Compete with Colonial Powers. 2. The U.S. Should Set an Example of Democracy and Peace. 3. The U.S. Should Spread “Anglo-Saxon Civilization.” 4. The U.S. Must Build a Strong Navy to Defend its Interests Abroad.  For each viewpoint, you will …  Read the quote with your partner  Record the “Key Proponent” (person who supported the idea)  Paraphrase the proponent’s quote in your own words (2-3 sentences).  Decide whether that viewpoint illustrates REALISM or IDEALISM and explain why in 1-2 sentences.

6. Hawaii’s Last Queen  Five bullet points about how Americans gained political and economic power in Hawaii.  After watching you will answer the question: Was America’s annexation of Hawaii motivated more by idealism or realism?  You will be asked to support your answer with evidence from the text.

8. 1. Opening Japan  Japan practiced sakoku – isolation from foreign influences – under the Tokugawa shogunate  Several Americans had tried to open Japan to force trade  Matthew C. Perry sent by President Millard Fillmore in 1853 to negotiate a trade treaty.  Under threat of force, Matthew Perry negotiates trade treaty opening ports of Simoda and Hakodadi

9. Japan began to westernize and modernize in the Meiji period

10. 2. Annexing Hawaii  American ships stopped there, missionaries settled there in early 1800s  SUGARCANE plantations established in mid 1800s. Many owned by Americans  Senate creates trade treaty with Hawaii, making sugarcane industry profitable and helping Hawaii’s economy  Insist Hawaii allows U.S. to use Pearl Harbor for navy base

11. 2., continued  American planters force Hawaiian King Kalakaua to relinquish most of his power  “Bayonet Constitution”  Queen Liliuokalani tries to change constitution to regain power.  American planters overthrow Queen with help of U.S. marines

12. 3. Modern Navy  Supported by Alfred T. Mahan  Argued that navy was needed to protect trade  U.S. needed to acquire territory overseas for naval bases (Pearl Harbor, Philippines, Guam, Puerto Rico, etc.)  Supported by Henry Cabot Lodge  Reasons why Congress said YES:  Business leaders wanted new markets  Anglo-Saxonism meant Americans had “destiny” to dominate world  European imperialism was growing quickly