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Imperialism and War SSUSh14b,c Which statement do you agree with the most? Write it down: A. Strong nations should be able to control the trade of weaker nations. B. Imperialism most benefits weaker nations because it increases trade. C. Nations with sufficient military and trade powers should take territories to benefit themselves. D. Countries controlled by imperialist nations welcomed colonial ties to the stronger nations. Imperialism The policy in which stronger nations extend their economic, political, or military control over weaker territories. Can you think of an example from history? Reasons for US Imperialism? Brainstorm Desire for military strength Thirst for new markets Belief in cultural superiority Expansionists Someone who wants the US to expand and become imperialistic. Isolationists Someone who does not want the US to expand. Students will be given a map of the world to identify areas of American expansionism and create a chart to explain American interest in that area. These areas include: Hawaii, the Philippines, Panama Canal, American Samoa, China, Japan, Cuba, Guam, Midway, Puerto Rico. Place Hawaii 523 Cuba 528-529, 533 Philippines 532-533 Puerto Rico 533 Alaska 395 Latin America p523-524 Why US How US How does it wants it got it show expansionism? Where is it located? Summarizer Manifest destiny greatly influenced American policy during the first half of the 19th Century. How do you think manifest destiny set the stage for American imperialism at the end of the century? Causes of the Spanish-American War What events increased the tension between the US and Spain?: US wants Cuba Cuba wants independence Yellow journalism De Lome letter USS Maine explosion Two main battles 1. 2. 3. 4. Pg 530 Geography skillbuilder Get into pairs. One partner will read about the War in the Philippines pg 529, the other will read about the War in the Caribbean pg 530. Be sure to take notes on your card! You have 2 minutes to tell your partner about what you learned. Fill out the card about your partner’s battle. Discuss which front was most successful and why. Be prepared to share with the class. Results of the Spanish-American War - Treaty of Paris What were the terms of the Treaty of Paris? Cease fire Spain frees Cuba US gains Puerto Rico and Guam. Spain sells the Philippines to the US for $20 million. Annexation of the Philippines Read on page 532 “The Debate over Annexation” List some pros for annexing the Philippines and some cons on the back of your card. Annexation of the Philippines Pro Stop-over to China Market for goods Help people live better Cons Cost Hurt American jobs Go against American principles How America Got Land for the Panama Canal US wanted to cut a canal through Central America to help with trade costs. Columbian government (who own Panama) said “no”. US helped Panama rebel and gain independence. US pays Panama $10million plus $250,000 annual rent for the Canal Zone. Pg 538 Political Cartoon Remember the Monroe Doctrine? What did it say? Warns European powers to stay out the western hemisphere Was the US holding to its principles? Theodore Roosevelt President who was once a Rough Rider during the Spanish American War. Wanted to make sure that other countries did not invade the western hemisphere. Roosevelt, wants to protect the rest of Latin America and strengthens his stance with the Roosevelt Corollary. Roosevelt Corollary: warns that disorder in Latin America might “force the US…to the exercise of an international police power” The US would use force to protect its economic interests in Latin America. What new places has the US taken control of? Why did they want each place? Alaska Hawaii Philippines Panama Canal Samoa Cuba Guam Midway Puerto Rico American Imperialism in the Pacific and Latin America Directions: Complete the following questions regarding America’s interest in the following areas: Hawaii, the Philippines, Panama Canal, American Samoa, China, Japan, Cuba, Guam, Midway, and Puerto Rico. a. America’s victory over Spain in the Spanish-American War gave U.S. control over __________________________, _____________________, ______________________, and ________________________. b. America’s interest in ________________ and ________________ was the result of a desire for trade and new markets in the Pacific. c. _________________________ held coaling stations for the United States. The United States opened its first naval base there in 1878. d. _________________________________ was annexed by the U.S. as a refueling depot for the expanded navy. e. ___________________________________ was built through Central America to save time and money for both commercial and military shipping. f. __________________ was annexed by the United States after a successful campaign by American business leaders.