1. America as a World Power
Chapter 22
America as a World Power

2. The U.S. gains territories
1800s: western countries were expanding their naval bases – shipping/trade
Imperialism: building an empire by founding colonies or conquering other nations
Africa, Asia
Need for raw materials such as copper, rubber, tin – to fuel industrial growth, manufactured goods
Power, Pride
Isolationism: avoiding involvement in other countries

5. Seward’s Folly 1867: Purchase of Alaska from Russia for 7.2 million
2 cents an acre
Seemed like a worthless frozen wasteland
Timber, fur, minerals, gold, oil
Midway Islands: halfway between Hawaii and Japan – coaling station
1899: Samoa

6. Hawaii Becomes a territory in 1898
American’s owned most shops and shipyards
Sugar leading export
Planters forced Hawaiian king to sign new constitution giving them more power

7. Japan

8. China
Spheres of Influence: areas where foreign nations controlled resources
Open Door Policy: all nations should have equal access to trade in China
Boxer Rebellion: Boxers were Chinese nationalists who were angered by foreign involvement in China – 200 foreigners were killed

9. Spanish-American War 1898 Late 1890s, Cuba rebelled against Spain
U.S. newspapers published exaggerated news stories – yellow journalism
Stories increased support for military action

10. War with Spain
Jan : U.S. sends the U.S.S. Maine to Havana to protect U.S. citizens and economic interests
The Maine sinks and the newspapers blame Spain
Congress passes a resolution declaring Cuba independent and demands Spain leave
Also pass the Teller Amendment: U.S. has no interest in controlling Cuba
April 1898: Spain declares war on the U.S.

12. War in the Philippines

14. War in the Caribbean

15. Spanish Caribbean fleet was destroyed July 3, 1898
Mid July: U.S. troops invaded Puerto Rico
Spain signed a cease fire August 12, 1898

16. Territorial Gains Peace treaty placed
Cuba, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines under U.S. control
Anti-Imperialist league: Americans who opposed the treaty and creation of an American colonial empire

17. Territorial Gains U.S. military gov’t was put in place
Constitution was drafted and included the Platt Amendment : allowed American intervention in Cuban affairs
Puerto Rico was made a U.S. territory
Spain surrendered the Philippines for 20 million

18. Panama Canal Read page 704-705 http://youtu.be/Tw5NMo_u-oA

19. Personnel Flyers
You work for the personnel dept of the Isthmian Canal Company which needs thousands of construction workers
Create a flyer to attract workers for construction jobs
Characteristics needed for each job
Description of job responsibilities
Where job is located
Excitement of being part of a famous project

20. Roosevelt’s Policy in Latin America

21. “Speak softly and carry a big stick” – Roosevelt proclaimed the U. S
“Speak softly and carry a big stick” – Roosevelt proclaimed the U.S. to become the police of the West

22. Taft’s Policy Protect U.S. interests in Latin America
Dollar Diplomacy: influence governments through economic not military intervention

23. Wilson Promote democracy
Sent troops to Latin American to prevent foreign intervention or political unrest
Sent troops to Mexico to assist in the Mexican revolution