1. 3b – America Expands Student Objectives
Explain the causes of the Spanish-American War and reasons for US intervention
Describe the US’s interference with Cuba’s independence
Define and explain key foreign policy initiatives enacted in the early 1900s
Connect key foreign policy initiatives with case examples

2. Imperialism Imperialism
The policy of establishing economic, political, and military dominance over weaker nations, on humanitarian and moral grounds.
It is the year 2016, should the United States of America be considered an Empire? Why or why not?
Think about it’s history, the definition of empire, and other civilizations that have been considered an empire at one time.
Explain how and why the United States began to expand its influence outside of the country in the 1900s (review from last class).

3. What is happening to Uncle Sam/America in this political cartoon
What is happening to Uncle Sam/America in this political cartoon? What is the overall message?

4. Expansion Spanish-American War War in the Philippines
Cuba’s struggle for independence from Spain
Monroe Doctrine kicks in
U.S. economic interests (!)
U.S.S. Maine (!)
Established Platt Amendment-Cuba not really independent
War in the Philippines
U.S. refused to give up the Philippines after the war
Fought their former allies because they “weren’t ready for democracy yet.”
Wanted to gain access to Chinese markets
Translation: “Keep the island so it won’t get lost.”
What were the United States economic interests in Cuba?
Describe the story of the U.S.S. Maine. Given the story, do you think the United States was acting fairly or being shady/greedy?
What was the Platt Amendment? What do you think the reaction of the Cuban people was regarding the Platt Amendment?
What were the two conflicts the United States fought in the late 1800s and early 1900s? Why did America fight in these wars?

5. On a scale of 1-10, how manly does Teddy Roosevelt look with the Rough Riders?
1. We know his progressive policies toward reforming the U.S., but if he is chosen as President how do you think he will handle diplomacy (the profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations, typically by a country's representatives abroad)?

6. Expansion Big Stick Policy The Great White Fleet
“Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.” – Theodore Roosevelt
The Great White Fleet
U.S. naval fleet
Intimidates others into doing what U.S. wants
What does Roosevelt mean by “speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far”?
How is the Great White Fleet an example of Roosevelt’s Big Stick Policy?
Predict what effect you think the Great White Fleet will have on the world.

7. Expansion Panama Canal Open Door Policy
Military and commercial advantage to build
Used military to start Panamanian revolution after Columbia wanted more money
Open Door Policy
No one nation would control China
Everyone would have access to the market
Avoids war and allows access for everyone
Reason: China is the largest and most luxurious market in the world.
Listen to the story of the Panama Canal. How did America use the military to get the Canal built? How is this an example of Big Stick Policy?
Why did the United States and the rest of the world need the Open Door Policy?
How did America, under Roosevelt, influence the world? What did the United States gain as a result of its policies? (be specific)

8. Expansion
New Possessions & Protectorates (a nation that is controlled and protected by another)by 1909
Cuba
Haiti
Dominican Republic
Nicaragua
Panama
Philippines
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands
1. Was the United States an Empire by 1909? Explain.

9. What is the message of this cartoon regarding US imperialism?