1. BELLWORK: 9/17
Senator Stephen White of California was an extreme anti-imperialist and led the filibuster over the annexation of Hawaii.
He asked whether Americans forgot their own anti-colonial war for independence. What do you think he means by this?
Was the situation in Hawaii similar to America’s independence from England? Or had times changed? Was imperialism more acceptable at the time?
VS.
Notice any similarities?!?!?
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2. Which theory(ies) of expansion relate to America’s annexation of Hawaii? How could the U.S. government use these theories to justify involvement in Hawaii? Explain!
Social Darwinism
Eugenics
White Man’s Burden
Realism
Western Supremacy
Dependency

3. OPCVL Mishaps: Partner Discussion
With a partner, analyze the following OPCVL statements and evaluate what is wrong – how could these statements be better? Be ready to discuss!
The purpose of Strong’s Western Supremacy is to “civilize and Christianize” the world.
The purpose of Galton’s source is to replace the “unfit.”
Galton’s origin makes the source valuable because it possesses a clear objective.
The source is valuable because it provides a justification for expansion.
This source is limited because there is bias.
This source is limited because it is racist.
The source is limited because it has a political agenda

4. Storyboard timeline review
In order to review over the annexation of Hawaii, you are going to work together as a class to create a storyboard timeline for review.
To begin, you will each be given a description about an event
First, take five minutes and draw a picture representation of this event independently (does NOT need to be artistic, but should represent the MAIN idea of the event)
Next, work together as a class to place the events in proper order. You can tape them directly on the board.
Use this as review!!! NO NOTES!

5. Venezuelan Crisis of 1895
To learn more about this conflict, you are going to read the handout and highlight/take notes on important points.
Be ready to discuss!

7. BELLWORK: Block 1 Explain the main cause of the Venezuelan Crisis.
How did the U.S. use the Monroe Doctrine during the crisis? How did England respond to its use?
What did the US House of Representatives Resolution 252 Rule? Why did Britain agree to this?
Who (or which countries) made up the arbitration Tribunal? Who was missing? Why?
What was the outcome of the Venezuelan Crisis?
THINKER: In your opinion, why were Venezuelans and reps from British Guiana left out of arbitration? Would the outcome have been different if they were allowed to participate?

8. The Monroe Doctrine in action!
The Venezuelan Crisis
The Monroe Doctrine in action!

9. 1) Explain the main cause of the Venezuelan Crisis.

10. Venezuelan Crisis of 1895
Just after the U.S. officially annexed Hawaii, they became involved in another area of the Americas…… VENEZUELA!!
This crisis revolved around the long standing dispute with England over the territory of Guyana Essequibo, which Britain claimed as part of British Guiana and Venezuela saw as Venezuelan territory.
Not only will the U.S. demonstrate imperialistic powers, but they also used the Monroe Doctrine!

11. Claims in 1810

12. Map of Guyana, showing the Essequibo River and the river's drainage basin (shaded dark). Venezuela claimed territory up to the western bank of the river. The historical claim by the UK included the river basin well into modern day Venezuela

13. Venezuela argued that their border was actually the Essequibo River
Britain argued their boundary was the Orinoco River based on Schomburgk Line
Venezuela argued that their border was actually the Essequibo River

14. This territory was disputed for over half a century, but it never called for conflict until…………
GOLD WAS DISCOVERED!!!

15. U.S. was concerned over British ships stationed in Nicaraguan ports

17. 2) How did the U. S. use the Monroe Doctrine during the crisis
2) How did the U.S. use the Monroe Doctrine during the crisis? How did England respond to its use?

18. How did the U.S. use the Monroe Doctrine?
British Colonel Chamberlain
US Secretary of State Olney
“Today the United States is practically sovereign on this continent. . . The vital interests of the United States are involved, and the United States must intervene.”
From Olney’s document, which became known as “Olney’s 20 inch gun”
“The government of the United States is not entitled to affirm … that its interests are concerned … simply because they are situated in the Western Hemisphere.”
In his reply to Olney’s doc.

19. 3) What did the US House of Representatives Resolution 252 Rule
3) What did the US House of Representatives Resolution 252 Rule? Why did Britain agree to this?

20. US House of Reps Resolution 252
Settle dispute through arbitration!
President Cleveland asked Congress to fund a commission to study the boundaries
January 1896: British government recognized US right to intervene in dispute & supported arbitration.
To what extent is arbitration an effective method in settling disputes?

21. 4) Who (or which countries) made up the arbitration Tribunal
4) Who (or which countries) made up the arbitration Tribunal? Who was missing? Why?
2 Venezuelan Reps (chosen by U.S. Supreme Court)
2 British Reps (chosen by the British government)
Head member (chosen by other 4)  Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court

22. 6) THINKER: In your opinion, why were Venezuelans and reps from British Guiana left out of arbitration? Would the outcome have been different if they were allowed to participate?

23. 5) What was the outcome of the Venezuelan Crisis?

24. Outcome of Venezuelan Crisis
Tribunal gave Britain almost 90% of the disputed territory.
The Schomburgk Line was re-established as the border between British Guiana and Venezuela.

25. What did this mean for the U.S.?
The Anglo-Venezuelan boundary dispute was the first time a more outward-looking American foreign policy was used
particularly in the Americas region - marking the United States as a world power.
This was the earliest example of interventionism under the Monroe Doctrine
Made US goals clear – sphere of influence!

26. Why do you think the U.S. sided with Britain even though it contradicted the purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?
Which theory(ies) of expansion relate to America’s involvement in Venezuela? How could the U.S. government use these theories to justify their involvement in the crisis? Explain!
Partner Discussion

27. Analyze the political cartoon (also on last page of reading)
Analyze the political cartoon (also on last page of reading). What does this say about U.S. and British efforts in Venezuela?