1. Friday, Nov. 7 Objective: We will be able to relate the principles of American foreign policy in the era of imperialism to events leading up to the conflicts between the U.S. and Spain by evaluating the Spanish American War. Agenda: Warm Up Foreign Policy Obj. Spanish American War What did you learn in School?

2. Warm Up Orange Desk- Collect Materials Green Desk- Recorder Pink Desk- Clean Up Yellow Desk- Gather Handouts/Check Master 1.George Washington suggested that the U.S. adopt a ____________ approach to Foreign Policy. 2.Teddy Roosevelt’s idea of the U.S. as an “international police” was an example of ___________________. 3.What are two pros of isolationism? 4.What are two pros of interventionism? 5.What is our Foreign Policy standard now? What is your proof?

3. Isolation vs. Imperialism What are the major benefits of being an Imperialist country? What use would the US have for other countries? Imperialism: a policy or practice by which a country increases its power by gaining control over other areas of the world.

4. Economic To gain needed natural resources, products, or markets for economic well being. Ex. The U.S. government negotiates an agreement with Mexico that allows U.S. businesses to sell more of their goods in that nation. (NAFTA)

5. National Security To protect the nation from either a real or perceived threat. Ex. The U.S. government restricts trade with Iran because it is attempting to develop nuclear weapons.

6. Ideological To gain support for a way of thinking, or to prevent the spread of an opposing viewpoint. Ex: The U.S. government provides aid to war-torn nations after WWII to prevent them from adopting a communist form of government.

7. Humanitarian To help or assist other people who may be victims of oppression, poverty, or natural disasters. Ex: The U.S. government provides aid to Turkey after it is devastated by an earthquake.

8. Ethnocentric To advance the interests of a national or ethnic group at the expense of another group considered to be inferior (by the first group). Ex: The U.S. government makes the Dominican Republic a protectorate of the U.S. because it believes the nation cannot handle its own finances.

9. The White Man’s Burden The White Man’s Burden: the task that white colonizers believed they had to impose their civilization on the black or other colored inhabitants of their colonies. What Foreign Policy Action would this classify as?

10. Spanish American War SPAM Review Causes of the War: 1.Spain’s use of Concentration Camps 2.Yellow Journalism 3.Explosion of the USS Maine 4.De Lome Letter

11. The Sparkplugs 1.Concentration Camps: Marti’s Revolution triggers Spanish rage 2.Yellow Journalism: exaggerates the truth to lure more readers 3.Explosion of the USS Maine: US battle ship destroyed by “Spanish” fire. 4.De Lome Letter: Spanish letter calling American Pres. McKinley “weak”.

12. A quick look at the Spanish American War Cuba wanted to gain independence from their mother nation, Spain. The Spanish send a Military Governor, Valeriano Weyler, to put down the rebellion. He becomes known as the “Butcher” due to the violence he ensnared. American Public compares the Cuban Revolution to the American Revolution.

13. Spanish American War (Continued) Spanish forces sink a U.S. Naval Ship, the U.S.S Maine, which leads to the U.S. declaring war on Spain. The War is fought in the Caribbean and in the Pacific Islands of Guam and the Philippians. After only 4 months, the U.S. and Spain sign the Treaty of Paris that declares the U.S. the winner and gives them Control of some of Spain’s assets.

14. Spanish American War (Continued) The Treaty of Paris had the following terms: 1.Cuba will be granted their Independence. 2.Spain gives up control of Puerto Rico and Guam. 3.Philippians bought for a $20 Million payment from the U.S. Officially ends the Spanish- American War and essentially sends the U.S. to “World Power” status, as Spain spirals to a lower power.

15. The Fate of Cuba The US promises not to annex Cuba. The US sets up a Military Government in Cuba for 3 years. – This angered many Cubans because it violated Cuban independence. – The US basically becomes Cuba’s new master...replacing Spain

16. A Change in Cuba’s Fate The US allowed Cuba to write a Constitution and remove all troops if… Cuba agreed to the Platt Amendment Provisions: Cuba’s government CANNOT enter any foreign agreements. Cuba must allow the US to est. a naval base there. – Guantanamo Bay The US has the right to intervene in any Cuban affairs whenever necessary

17. Results Cuba reluctantly signs the Platt Amendment The US only intervenes twice (until 1934 when the Platt Amendment expires.)

19. What did you learn in school today? 1. Who is the figure on the left? a. The right? 2. What do the two dogs represent? 3.How does this cartoon connect to the Spanish- American War?