1. Ch. 18 – Becoming a World Power

2. Expansion
As European imperialism expanded in the 1800s, the U.S. also looked abroad for opportunities.
U.S. imperialism grew because of:
Growth of industry / wealth
Nationalism
Military growth
Desire to “civilize” the world
U.S. first looks to Central / South America, Pacific Islands and Asia (see map p. 1099)

3. 18.2 – Spanish-American War
Causes
U.S. supports rebellions against Spain in Cuba and Philippines
Expansionists and journalists call for U.S. to act
U.S.S. Maine explosion blamed on Spain
“Splendid Little War” (3 months long)
Effects
U.S. controls newly “independent” Cuba
U.S. gains Puerto Rico, Guam, Philippines
U.S. recognized as a world power.

5. Theodore roosevelt led his Rough Riders in the famous charge up San Juan Hill.

6. 18.3 – More Expansion
US Annexes Hawaii 1898 for business and military reasons.
Panama Canal – cuts through Panama for a much shorter sea route from Atlantic to Pacific.
Pres. T. Roosevelt supports a Panamanian revolution in return for purchase rights to the canal zone
Roosevelt Corollary – claim that the U.S. will not aggressively take control of other nations, but will act as an international police force when necessary. (map p. 535)

7. How does this cartoon portray Roosevelt’s foreign policy?