1. THE BUILDING OF AN AMERICAN EMPIRE American Imperialism and the Spanish-American War

2. AMERICAN IMPERIALISM Fueling Factors 1. _________competition among industrialized nations. 2. _________ and _______ Competition 3. A belief of racial and cultural superiority. 4. ________ Efforts: Build schools, hospitals etc. European and Asian Nations had Imperialistic intentions. GREAT BRITAIN LEADS WAY “ the sun never sets on the British Empire ”

3. A THIRST FOR NEW MARKETS Advances in technology allowed US farmers and factories to produce far more than citizens could consume. America searched for additional resources and ____________. U.S. Foreign trade boosted to $1.5 billion by 1900

4. DESIRE FOR MILITARY STRENGTH Watching other industrialized nations grow militarily, the U.S. set forth to match their efforts. U.S. Navy grew in power. U.S.S. Maine and Oregon Goal: ____________. Leads to construction of the ____________ The Great White Fleet

5. RACIAL AND CULTURAL SUPERIORITY Some Americans pushed to expand Anglo-Saxon values. They argued it is America ’ s responsibility to spread ____________ and civilize the people of the world. View point was highly racist.

6. THE UNITED STATES TAKES HAWAII Hawaii has always been used as a merchant stop on the way to the Far East. Over time _________ schools, and churches were developed on the islands. Soon white Americans controlled ¾ ’ s of ______ in Hawaii. By 1900 foreigners outnumbered the natives 3:1 American businessmen forced change in government to financial benefit American businesses.

7. THE FALL OF ROYALTY Hawaiian King Kalakaua die in 1891. Sister, Queen ___________________su cceeded him. She established a pro native Hawaiian constitution. U..S. forces seized the government under ___________________or ders. (1893) President Cleveland restored the Queen to power and recognized the Republic of Hawaii. President McKinley favored annexation w/o a Hawaiian vote. 1898 Hawaii became a U.S. Territory.

8. IMAGES OF HAWAII FROM A REPUBLIC TO A TERRITORY King Kalakaua John l. Smith Queen Liluokalani

9. United States and Imperialism 1796 G. Washington advised Americans to ” steer clear of permanent alliances ” Industrialization increased foreign relations. Post Civil War: the U.S. looked to the Pacific, Latin America, and China for territory. America grew interested in ________ and ____________. By 1886 America began investing in Cuban sugar plantations.

10. MOVEMENT TOWARDS WAR 1896 Cubans revolted against Spanish rule. Spanish General Weyler moved over 300,000 Cubans to concentration camps. American Journalist exaggerated accounts from Cuba to sell papers. (________________) Pulitzer v. Hearst

11. SPAIN INTENSIFIES THE CONFLICT The _____________: a Cuban rebel intercepted a letter for Spanish Minister De Lome. Letter called U.S. president McKinley a “ _____ ” and “ a bidder for the admiration of the crowd. ” U.S. citizens are outraged and supported the rebels.

12. TURNING POINT: THE SINKING OF THE MAINE

13. REMEMBER THE MAINE The U.S.S. Maine was ordered into __________ Harbor to protect Americans. Feb. 15, 1898 an Explosion sank the U.S.S. Maine in Havana Harbor. ______Americans were killed in the explosion. The American media blamed Spain for the explosion. April 11 th America declares war on _______.

14. “ SLENDID LITTLE WAR ” May 1, 1898 U.S. attacked Spain in Manila Bay, Philippines Islands. ______________gathered to invade Cuba.

15. THE ROUGH RIDERS Led by _____________________. (Army of 17,000) July 1 st 1898 he led a charge on San Juan Hill in Santiago, Cuba African American Calvary made it ’ s first appearance in battle outside of the Civil War. (Four Regiments) America was victorious in defeating Spain in a short time period.

16. Theodore Roosevelt… leader of the 1 st Calvary the “ Rough Riders ”

17. MAP OF CUBA

18. U.S. AQUISITIONS Treaty of Paris 1898 $20 Million dollars the U.S. bought the Philippines. ___________and _______ given to U.S. Cuba will be Independent. 1899 Rebels fought against U.S. occupation of the _____________ (July 1946 they become independent) Cuba/Puerto Rico became territories. 1917 Puerto Ricans became U.S. Citizens. 1903 Cuba becomes Protectorate.

19. CHINA AND THE OPEN DOOR POLICY The Philippines became a gateway to Asia and new markets. Chinese Qing Dynasty crumbled and became weak. ________________: U.S. Secretary of State John Hay issued the policy forcing fellow nations to allow U.S. ships to use their ports near China or trading privileges would cease. ________________: Chinese rebels attempted to force foreigners out of China. U.S. and other nations turned down the rebellion.

20. EXPANSION UNDER ROOSEVELT & TAFT BY 1900 U.S. emerged as a WORLD POWER Under Roosevelt the U.S. looked to build the _________ __________. Aid in transportation of U.S. economic goods and services. Construction began in 1904 and ended in 1914…. $23 million under budget.

21. PANAMA CANAL

22. TAFT ’ s DOLLAR DIPLOMACY “ SUBSTITUTE DOLLARS FOR BULLETS ” America should invest in territories instead of conquering them militarily. Addition to the Monroe Doctrine… the U.S. would not use the Monroe Doctrine to acquire territory in Latin America. Roosevelt Corollary

23. MODERN DAY IMPERIALISM Should the U.S. have military bases in foreign countries? Should the U.S. be a policeman of the world ’ s problems? Choose a recent U.S. intervention and argue reasons to intervene or not to intervene and list the effects of U.S. involvement.