Download Aim: Did the US act properly in its dealings with nations in the Pacific

Aim: Did the U.S. act properly in its
dealings with nations in the Pacific and
Asia?
6.5
• Do now:
• Why did Captain Mahan favor
expansion?
Answer to do now
• Our growth as a nation depends
upon expansion
• We must expand to control the seas/
more military bases
reminder
You have hw tonight (review sheet)
Next slide shows option for extra
credit. It will be on the website later
today.
Multiple choice test is still scheduled
for Thursday 2/11. Essay will be after
Winter Break.
Extra credit option (it will be
on the website later today)
View any 2 political cartoons in this link
• A. Write the caption so I can identify which
cartoon you are writing about.
• B. Explain the cartoonists point of view in 2-3
sentences (What statement is he making?)
• C. Explain whether you agree or disagree with his
point of view.
• http://ocw.mit.edu/ans7870/21f/21f.027/civilizati
on_and_barbarism/cb_essay03.html
Terms for today
• Imperialismthe policy of extending the rule or authority of an
empire or nation over
foreign countries, or of acquiring and holding
colonies and dependencies.
• Annexation-to add to your nation;
incorporate land into a larger
territory.
• Hawaii was annexed by the United
States.
Terms for today
• Sphere of influence – an area, often
near seaport, where a nation has
special trading privileges and
controlled economic development.
• European nations had a sphere of
influence in China
• Expansionism the doctrine or practice of expanding
the economy or territory of a country
More terms for today
• Open Door Policy, John Hay, William
Seward, Queen Liliuokalani,
archipelago
Context – setting the stage
• By 1899, the United States was a
major power in Asia. The U.S. was
very interested in developing trade
within the continent. By 1900,
American exports to China had
quadrupled.
Why was the United States interested
in territories in Asia and the Pacific?
• View slides to help you answer this
question
1. Why was the United States
interested in territories in Asia and the
Pacific?
• Desire for naval bases
• Desire to control Pacific trade routes
• Desire to become a world power
• Desire to “civilize” or Christianize
parts of the world
• Desire to compete with Europe
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpsmUCtsd2o
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpsmUCtsd2o
10 minutes video clip.
How do you think the native
Hawaiians felt about being
ruled by the USA?
http://www.eastconn.org/tah/1112LD1_AnnexationHawaiiL
esson.pdf lesson plan
2. Why did the U.S. want to
annex Hawaii?
• Rich soil, warm
climate, rainfall
• Missionaries
converted them to
Christianity
• Sugar planters did
not want
interference from
Queen
• Queen Liliuokalani
was forced to
resign after U.S.
marines landed in
Hawaii.
• Was annexed, then
territory, then
state (1959)
3. Why did the U.S. want a sphere of
influence in China?
• Vast markets and
resources
• Competition with
Europeans and
Japan
(prestige/power)
• China was unable
to resist the power
of other nations to
set up spheres of
influence.
• Open Door Policy
established so U.S.
would have equal
trading rights.
• Negotiated by US
Secy of State, John
Hay
Review political cartoon
on China (dragon)
4. Why was the U.S. also involved in
other nations in the Pacific region?
• A. Expansion of trade in Japan
– Commodore Perry (1852) sent warships
as a show of force to negotiate a treaty
to open up Japanese ports to U.S. trade
B.
Annexation of the Philippines
– As part of the Treaty of Paris 1898, the U.S. gained
possession of Philippines (from Spain).
– Caused much debate in U.S.
– Filipino Revolt – 3 year battle resulting in
thousands of deaths (20,00 Filipinos died and
4000 Americans died).
– U.S. continued to control this archipelago until
1946 when we granted them independence.
– Was it worth it???
– Why did we want the Philippines?
Summary: Did the U.S. deal
with these nations properly?
• List the positive and negative views
regarding U.S. imperialism in the early
20th century. Include at least three
points supporting and three points
disagreeing with this foreign policy.
• THEN explain which side you agree with
most.
imperialism
pro
con
Conclusion of imperialism
part of unit
• Question to consider
• How has our foreign policy changed
in the early 20th century?
• Pros and cons
The United States issued the Open Door
policy (1899–1900) primarily to
(1) bring democratic government to the
Chinese people
(2) secure equal trade opportunities in
China
(3) force China to change its
immigration policies
(4) use China as a stepping stone to
trade with Japan