1. BELLWORK 11/3 Read pgs. 1-4 in the packet and answer the following:
How did industrialization impact the relationship between European countries?
Why did European countries become imperialist during the time period? Examples?
List three changes made to countries in the Americas post-nation building.
How did the Civil War impact the U.S. economy?
List the advantages/disadvantages during the period of rapid economic expansion in the U.S.
THINKER: Why did the U.S. embark on a period of territorial expansion during the period?

2. Emergence of the Americas in Global Affairs
From “nation-building” to an emergence on the international stage

3. Post Nation-Building Period
Now that the American nations are independent, they will take steps to emerge on the global stage.
To review, complete the worksheet on the status of countries post nation-building.
We will use this information as background for how/why the Americas increased their international role.

4. Canada post “nation-building”
By 1867, the Dominion of Canada was independent in all domestic matters.
Foreign policy, however, was still under control of Great Britain
At the same time, Canada was undergoing its own version of territorial and economic expansion that would challenge their dependence on Great Britain
They added 5 new provinces and two territories
Construction of Transcontinental Railroad improved economy, trade, travel and spurred migration

7. Immigration in Canada increased because of the availability of jobs, a gold rush, and more social equality than in Europe

8. Canada’s Immigrants by year (majority from Europe)

10. Discussion
During this period, Canada struggled with whether or not to remain an imperial dependent.
What do YOU think? How did Canada benefit from being dependent on England?
What were the negative consequences of being dependent on England?
Eventually WWI would bring some resolution to this problem……

11. Latin America post “nation-building”
Caught between the economic and territorial expansion of the U.S./Europe and their own ambitions
Their role in the global economy was primarily based on the export of agricultural goods (No industry! Very fragile!)
European empires were replaced by largely unstable governments
Coups and Civil Wars still common  political instability
Although states gradually abolished slavery, the racial hierarchy remained (limits powers of mestizo/mulatto class)

14. Discussion
As you know, during the nation-building period, Central/South America became more linked to the United States.
What do you think caused this region to be behind the rest of the Americas in terms of economic prosperity?
Make a prediction  How do you think the growing U.S. economy/industry will impact Latin American markets?

15. The U.S. post “nation-building”
The U.S. emerged from a period of bitter civil war into a period of rapid economic expansion.
Industries, like railroads, mining, iron, and coal production made great fortunes
Emergence of private corporations, monopolies, trusts (corruption)
Growing wealth gap & working conditions = strikes! Radicalism!
Such economic growth required expansion of supplies, markets, and resources, so ambitious settlers began to look to territory beyond the continental U.S.
Imperialism: Extending a nation’s authority by territorial acquisition or by the establishment of economic & political control over other nations

19. Nationwide businesses & chain stores

23. U.S. interventions post-Nation Building

24. Discussion
U.S. president Harry Truman once said that the “responsibility of the great states is to serve and not to dominate the world.”
What do you think he means by this? How does this relate to imperialism?
To what extent do powerful countries have an obligation to ensure the stability of the global economy?

25. Justifications for U.S. Expansion
Read the rest of the packet about US expansionism
As you read, take notes on the ideological, political, economic, and social justifications for expansion.
You should also include the beliefs of key politicians/historians at the time (Spencer, Smith, Galton, etc.)
Be ready to discuss!