Download U.S. Rise to World Power

U.S. Rise to World Power
Unit #5
Chapters 10 and 11
DUE ______________
Name
Date
CHAPTER
10
GUIDED READING
Imperialism and America
Section 1
A. As you read this section, fill out the chart below by summarizing reasons why the
United States became an imperial power.
The Roots of American Imperialism
1. Economic roots
2. Political and military roots
3. Racist roots
4. What did Admiral Mahan urge the United States to do to protect its interests?
B. For each year on the time line below, identify one important event in the history of
U.S. involvement in Hawaii.
1875
1887
1890
1891
1897
1898
C. On the back of this paper, identify who Queen Liliuokalani and Sanford B.
Dole were and explain how their lives were connected.
40 Unit 3, Chapter 10
© McDougal Littell Inc. All rights reserved.
U.S. Imperialism in Hawaii
Name
Date
CHAPTER
10
GUIDED READING
The Spanish-American War
Section 2
A. As you read about the Spanish-American War, write notes in the appropriate boxes
to answer the questions about its causes and effects.
Causes: How did each of the following help to cause the outbreak of the Spanish-American War?
1. American business owners
2. José Martí
3. Valeriano Weyler
4. Yellow journalism
5. De Lôme letter
6. U.S.S. Maine
© McDougal Littell Inc. All rights reserved.
Effects: What happened to each of the following territories as a result of the Spanish-American War?
7. Cuba
8. Puerto Rico
9. Guam
10. Philippine Islands
B. On the back of this paper, explain briefly who George Dewey was and what he
did. Then explain the importance of the Rough Riders and San Juan Hill.
America Claims an Empire 41
Name
Date
CHAPTER
10
GUIDED READING
Acquiring New Lands
Section 3
A. As you read about America’s relations with lands under its influence, write notes to
answer the questions below. Some answers have already been filled in for you.
Puerto Rico
1898–1916
1. What was its relationship
to the U.S.?
Cuba
1898–1903
The Philippines
1898–1945
China
1900
very similar to
that of a colony
or protectorate
2. Why did the U.S. try to
control its affairs?
to provide the
U.S. with raw
materials and
new markets
3. What laws and policies
affected its relationship
with the U.S.?
SpanishAmerican War
B. John Hay’s “Open Door notes” paved the way for greater U.S. influence in Asia.
Note three beliefs held by Americans that were reflected by the Open Door policy.
1.
2.
3.
C. On the back of this paper, briefly note who Emilio Aguinaldo was and how he
affected U.S. foreign policy at the turn of the century.
42 Unit 3, Chapter 10
© McDougal Littell Inc. All rights reserved.
4. What violent events affected its relationship with
the U.S.?
Name
Date
CHAPTER
10
GUIDED READING
America as a World Power
Section 4
A. As you read this section, write notes summarizing the effects of American military,
diplomatic, and economic power around the world.
ROOSEVELT’S “BIG STICK” DIPLOMACY
American action taken
Consequences of that action
1. Treaty of Portsmouth is
negotiated.
2. U.S. warships are used to
ensure Panama’s independence.
3. Panama Canal is built.
4. Roosevelt Corollary is
adopted.
WILSON’S “MISSIONARY” DIPLOMACY
© McDougal Littell Inc. All rights reserved.
American action taken
Consequences of that action
5. Wilson uses a minor incident with Mexico as an
excuse to occupy Veracruz.
6. Wilson recognizes the
Carranza government.
7. Wilson refuses Carranza’s
demand to withdraw U.S.
troops sent into Mexico to
capture Villa.
B. On the back of this paper, identify Francisco “Pancho” Villa and John J.
Pershing, and describe how their lives came to be interrelated.
America Claims an Empire 43
Name
Date
CHAPTER
11
GUIDED READING
World War I Begins
Section 1
A. As you read this section, take notes to answer questions about the international
politics that led to war in Europe.
How did the following help to ignite the war in Europe?
1. Nationalism
2. Imperialism
3. Militarism
4. Alliances
5. Assassination of
Archduke
Ferdinand
Why did the following groups of Americans tend to oppose U.S. participation in the war?
7. Socialists
8. Pacifists
9. Parents
© McDougal Littell Inc. All rights reserved.
6. Naturalized citizens
What did the following nations do to encourage U.S. participation in the war?
10. Britain
11. Germany
12. Russia
B. On the back of this paper, identify or define each of the following:
Allies
Central Powers
44 Unit 3, Chapter 11
“no man’s land”
trench warfare
Zimmermann note
Name
Date
CHAPTER
11
GUIDED READING
Section 2
American Power
Tips the Balance
A. As you read this section, write notes to answer questions about the American
experience in World War I.
1. How did the United States raise an army?
2. How did U.S. soldiers help win the war?
3. How did the United States build its naval force?
4. How did the U.S. Navy help win the war?
© McDougal Littell Inc. All rights reserved.
5. What new weapons of mechanized warfare threatened those in combat?
6. What did the war cost in terms of the number of . . .
civilian
deaths?
military
deaths?
injuries?
7. What were the estimated economic costs?
refugees?
B. On the back of this paper, identify or define each of the following:
Alvin York
conscientious objector
Eddie Rickenbacker
The First World War 45
Name
Date
CHAPTER
11
GUIDED READING
The War at Home
Section 3
A. As you read this section, take notes to answer questions about how World War I
changed American society.
What were some things accomplished by the following wartime agencies and laws?
1. War Industries Board
2. Railroad Administration
3. Fuel Administration
4. National War Labor Board
5. Food Administration
6. Committee on Public
Information
What changes did the war bring about for the following groups of Americans?
8. Immigrants
9. African Americans
10. Women
B. On the back of this paper, briefly explain why Bernard M. Baruch and George
Creel are significant historical figures.
46 Unit 3, Chapter 11
© McDougal Littell Inc. All rights reserved.
7. Espionage and Sedition Acts
Name
Date
CHAPTER
11
GUIDED READING
Wilson Fights for Peace
Section 4
As you read about President Wilson’s plan for world peace, make notes to answer
questions related to the time line below.
1918
Wilson delivers
Fourteen Points
speech to
Congress.
What were Wilson’s points?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.–13.
14.
1919
Treaty of
Versailles
is signed.
15. What terms of the treaty specifically affected Germany?
© McDougal Littell Inc. All rights reserved.
16. What were the weaknesses of the treaty?
1920
Senate rejects
Treaty of
Versailles.
17. Why did Henry Cabot Lodge object to the treaty?
1921
Senate again
rejects Treaty of
Versailles.
18. How did Wilson help bring about the Senate’s rejection
of the treaty?
U.S. signs
separate treaty
with Germany.
19. What circumstances at this time would eventually lead many
Germans to support Adolf Hitler?
The First World War 47