1. February 25, 2015 Goal: Debate the merits of Imperialism
QOD: Read Inquirer article/discussion
Agenda: Scenarios, PowerPoint with notes
HW: Find out what happened to the USS Maine. Research and in one paragraph with specific proof and source

2. Now the real QOD:
QOD: With a partner, make a list of five countries you consider powerful and five countries you consider weak
The goal today is to identify the process that America went through to gain new land

3. Intervention or Isolation
There are two sides to every story. During this age of US expansion (imperialism), people choose one side or the other
Scenarios
Your job is to weigh the pros and cons of each scenario, and decide whether to intervene or take an isolationist approach

4. How do nations become imperialist countries?
Culture- diverse with religion, language, heritage, and nationalism
Strong Government
IMPERIALISM-
A country that dominates over weaker nations by controlling it
Economic- Country has money and a strong economy
Militarism- strong navy and army to protect itself and other nations

5. Pros and Cons of US Expansion
Gain strategic bases *naval power is key!
Gain status around world/power to acquire land
Spread democracy
Convert “third world” natives to Christianity
Expand Big Business
Resources/raw materials
CONS:
Look like a bully, get a bad reputation
Natives may not like us, oppress them 
If we help countries now, they may EXPECT it (become the world’s police force/helping hand)

6. When and WHY did America become an “imperial” nation?
Late 19th century
America needed to expand
Build up of navy and sea power was needed
Big Business-wanted to expand markets and find new products
US wanted to dominate/“police” the Western Hemisphere
Land = power

7. THE ROOSEVELT CORROLLARY
Teddy said:
1. Europe needed to stay out of the Western Hemisphere (Monroe Doctrine)
2. Adds: Any problems in Latin America, the US WILL INTERVENE to protect it’s interest.
US is “Continent Police” This is his “speak softly and carry a big stick” foreign policy

8. Land America had their eyes on at the turn of the century….
WHY THESE PLACES?