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Today’s Key Terms:Imperialism Yellow JournalismAnnex DiplomacyKnow your map!Unit Topics:1: American Imperialism: Justified or not?2: Spanish-American War3: WWI: America’s War or Not?4: WWI at HomeEssential Unit Questions:Did America act more like a world leader or a world bully in the period from 1900-1919?What were the causes and outcomes of America’s involvement in WWI? Was it America’s war?What is Imperialism?Who is Involved?_________________________________________________________________________________________ are divided into colonies The competition for colonies will eventually lead to _______________ Reasons for ImperialismRead the three sources, and identify the justification for Imperialism found in each one. Examples of American Imperialism__________________ (1867) — __________________________ bought from the Russians – “Seward’s Folly’, “Seward’s Icebox”-72390069215Know!00Know!Why buy it?__________________ (1891-1900) -- US citizens owned _______________________. Businessmen took control of Hawaii and removed ________________________________. Pres. Cleveland refused to cooperate, but the United States eventually annexed (took over) Hawaii in 1900. Why annex it?Spanish–American War Spain’s Empire: _____________________________ in the Western Hemisphere and the ________________________ in the PacificCuban and Filipino rebels revolt against Spain’s rule….Why should the US care?Why does the US get involved?Spain’s atrocities in CubaYellow JournalismThe Explosion of the USS MaineThe War in CubaVolunteers rush to enlist, but they are _________________________________________Teddy Roosevelt’s ___________________The war only lasts __________________________. More deaths from ____________________ than from ____________________.The War in the PhilippinesThe US destroys the Spanish fleet (all their ships) in Manila Bay in the Philippine Islands in the Pacific and helps the Filipinos expel the SpanishAfter the war, the Filipinos want their independence, but the US ___________ and fights the Filipino rebels _________________________________________________________-552450800100-463058261542Know!00Know!Outcomes of the Spanish-American WarThe US annexes Spanish possessions: ________________________________________Annex = The US does NOT annex __________, but claims the ____________________________ in Cuban affairsMore American Imperialism……….__________________ (1899) John Hay proposed all nations have access to Chinese markets and material. This was called the ___________________________________. Roosevelt’s “Big Stick” Policy (1900-1908)Wanted greater US involvement in world affairs.Advocated for peaceful relations, but wanted a strong American presence in to ensure US prosperity.America as world policeman: “______________________________________________________”Examples of “Big Stick” PolicyRoosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine (1900): ______________________________________________________________________________. Used to justify intervention in Panama, Cuba, Nicaragua, Honduras, Mexico and Haiti._________________________: US “supports” a Panamanian revolt….and get rights to _________________________________________________________________.52863751460500Draw in the Panama Canal on the map. Why is the Panama Canal so important? What did it allow the US to do? “Open Door” policy (Secy of State John Hay) — ensures ___________________ ___________________________________________________________________.Roosevelt sent troops to suppress the Chinese Boxers (_____________________), rebels who opposed opening up China to foreign trade. Taft’s “Dollar Diplomacy” (1909)___________________________________________________________________________________, not bullets, would advance US authority and ensure stability.Ordered troops to Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and Mexico to protect investments. Use of force was a way to teach other nations how to establish law and order. Wilson’s “Moral Diplomacy” (1912)US should ________________________________ around the globe and help maintain world peace.Emphasized American ideals like democracy, ___________________________________________.Caused US to meddle in affairs in Latin America and Asia.Know the Presidents’ diplomacies and what they mean!!-95250144780 So…. did America act more like a world leader or a world bully in the period from 1900-1919? Explain your answer and your reasoning, using specific examples.-37592047307500-37528510985500 ................
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