1. “When next I realized that the Philippines had dropped into our laps, I confess I did not know what to do with them… I went down on my knees and prayed Almighty God for light and guidance… And one night late it came to me this way… That there was nothing left for us to do but to take them all, and educate the Filipinos, and uplift and civilize and Christianize them and by God’s grace do the very best we could by them, as our fellow men, for whom Christ also died. And then I went to bed and went to sleep, and slept soundly.”
-President William McKinley
In what war did America acquire the Philippines?
What motive of imperialism would be most associated with the ideas expressed in this passage?
Summarize the main idea of this passage.

2. Expanding the American Empire
Post-war imperialism
Expanding the American Empire

3. Filipino rebellion America did not allow independence.
Filipinos rebelled.
Nearly four years of war
4,000 American soldiers killed; between 20,000 – 100,000 Filipinos died.

4. Open door policy
No single country could control China; trade was open to all nations.
“Spheres of Influence”

5. Roosevelt corollary
Latin American nations in debt to America and Europe.
President Teddy Roosevelt said: Europe could not come into Latin America, and only America could invade Latin American nations.

6. Big stick diplomacy “Speak softly and carry a big stick”
Powerful military displayed to keep others away.

7. Panama canal Waterway to connect the Atlantic and Pacific.
Easier, cheaper trade.
Move the navy quickly.
Teddy Roosevelt – awesome, right?

8. Dollar diplomacy President Taft controlled Latin America with money.
Set up American companies in Latin America.
Kept Latin America in debt to the U.S.

9. Anti-imperialists
Argued imperialism was against American values of liberty and freedom.
“Consent of the governed”
Expensive
Political and economic conflicts in Asia

10. Quiz next class! 25 multiple choice questions, 30 minutes.
Gilded Age, Western Expansion, Imperialism
Study guide due before quiz!