U.S. History
Mr. Weber
Ron 217
U.S. Rise to World Power
1. What do you think of U.S. intervention in Iraq?
2. What does it mean to be a “World Power?”
3. How is foreign policy connected to economics?
4. How involved do you think the U.S. should be in other
countries? Explain.
Very.
Somewhat.
Not at all.
Agenda
 Activator, agenda, and objective (10 minutes)
 Unit 3: U.S. Rise to Power presentation (20 minutes)
 Leader or Bully storybook project introductions (10 minutes)
 U.S. Foreign Policy at the turn of the 20th century reading
(30 minutes)
 Reading, pair work, and storybook (30 minutes)
 Exit ticket and homework (5 minutes)
Objective
All students will:
Understand the reasons why the U.S. became an imperial
power at the turn of the 20th Century.
11.4.1 – Students list the purpose, cause, and effects of the
Open Door Policy.
11.4.2 – Students describe the Spanish American War and the
U.S. expansion in the South Pacific.
11.4.3 – Students discuss America’s role in the Panama
Revolution and the building of the Panama Canal.
Introductions
1. We are ending Unit 2 which covered the growth of cities and
industrialization after the Civil War (1870-1910).
2. We are beginning Unit 3 in which we will understand and
critique “The United States’ rise to power in the 20th century.”
This unit is about foreign policy, the U.S. involvement in Cuba,
Panama, Hawaii, and the Philippians, the Big Stick diplomacy of
Theodore Roosevelt, and U.S. leadership in the world.
3.You will be making a children’s book. This is your chance to
rewrite history placing emphasis on the things you would want
your younger sibling or your own child to learn.
Why did the U.S. Get Involved Over
Seas?
Economic growth (1870-1900): due to industrialization, rise
of factories, transportation revolution, technology, and
growth of cities. Also created need for
Imperialism by European powers: created competition over
markets and trade.
Advanced military technology: created a strong army and
navy.
Nationalism: provided an ideological justification.
Religion: missionaries trying to save souls by converting
them were on the front lines of the imperial project.
What is Imperialism Again?
 Under imperialism, stronger nations attempt to create
empires by dominating weaker nations – economically,
politically, culturally, or militarily.
 Usually the imperialist country will create “colonies” which
are areas under their control that pay them taxes.
Colonialism is a form of imperialism.
Arguments for U.S. Expansion
• Wanted control of Pacific Ocean. Increased trade with Asia
made it strategically important.
• Promoting economic growth. The need to “secure” new
markets abroad.
• Protecting American security. Navy – USS Maine.
• Preserving the “American spirit.” The argument was that U.S.
was an adventurous and expanding peoples.
Business Interests
U.S. Foreign Investment 1869 to 1908
Strategic Military Interests:
Alfred T. Mahan: The Influence of Sea Power on
History
Social Darwinism:
Hierarchy of races and duty to “civilize”
Religion:
American Missionaries in China
Hawaii
Spanish-American War 1898: “Remember
the Maine and to Hell with Spain”
U.S. went to War against Spain in Cuba.
This was the first step onto the world stage in
terms of the imperial/military project.
War started when
the USS Maine
exploded in the
Havana Harbor.
The Treaty of Paris 1898
Cuba was freed from
Spanish rule.
Spain gave up Puerto Rico
and the Island of Guam.
The U.S. paid Spain $20
million for the Philippines.
The U.S. becomes an
imperial power.
Philippines
William H. Taft becomes first Governor
Emilio Aguinaldo
Panama
China:
Open Door Policy
Sectary John Hay.
Gave all nations equal access to trade
with China.
Guaranteed that China would not be
taken over by any one power.
Mexico: Invasion of Veracruz and Economic
Imperialism
U.S. Global Investments and Investments
in Latin America
U.S. Interventions in Latin America 18981920
Theodore Roosevelt:
Speak Softly but Carry a Big Stick
Big Stick Diplomacy (below).
Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine
establishing U.S. intervention and
international police power (right).
Moral Diplomacy
The U.S. should be the
conscience of the world.
Spread democracy.
Promote peace.
Imperialist Montage
Recap
The Causes of Imperialism
Main Idea:The United States became one of many nations
interested in expanding control around the world in order to
increase their wealth.
America’s First Steps Toward World Power
Main Idea: America developed trade with the previously
closed-off Japan, purchased Alaska, and established trade,
highways, and other investments in Latin America.
Chapter 17: Becoming a World Power
1890-1915
 Pick a partner that is someone you do not sit next to and
have not worked with in this class.
 Pick one of the sections below and write it in your notebook:
 1. Pressures to Expand pp.582-588.
 2. Spanish American War pp.589-596.
 3. New Foreign Policy pp.598-603.
 4. Debating America’s New Role pp.604-611.
Key Terms
Imperialism
Philippines, Guam, Puerto
Nationalism
Rico, Hawaii, Samoa
(Pacific)
Open Door Policy
Panama Canal
Big Stick Diplomacy
Dollar Diplomacy
Moral Diplomacy
Anti-Imperialists
Economic Interests
Spanish American War
USS Maine
Theodore Roosevelt
Treaty of Paris
Pair Work (30-45 minutes)
 Read your section and write down the important points. Be prepared to
teach your section as everyone needs all 4 sections for their children’s
books.
 Write down questions that are unanswered.
 Write down places where you suspect the textbook may not be giving
you the full story or where you would maybe say it a different way.
 1. pp.582-588; 2. pp.589-596; 3. pp.598-603; 4. pp.604-611.
Key Terms
Imperialism
Philippines, Guam, Puerto
Nationalism
Rico, Hawaii, Samoa
(Pacific)
Open Door Policy
Panama Canal
Big Stick Diplomacy
Dollar Diplomacy
Moral Diplomacy
Anti-Imperialists
Economic Interests
Spanish American War
USS Maine
Theodore Roosevelt
Treaty of Paris
Independent Reading in Pairs
 1. Pressures to Expand pp.582-588.
 2. Spanish American War pp.589-596.
 3. New Foreign Policy pp.598-603.
 4. Debating America’s New Role pp.604-611.
Teaching Each Other: Jigsaw Activity
 Form groups by section: everyone who did section 1
together; everyone who did section 2 together; everyone
who did section 3 together; everyone who did section 4
together.
 Now I will form you into “super-groups” made up of one
person from each expert group.
 In your super-groups, teach each other your section.
 By the end you need good notes on all 4 sections!
Children’s Book
 Your book will include a short section on each of the key terms.
 It will have 4 chapters with one feature section that is done in more
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detail.
It will include at least 5 images (3 of which are drawn by you).
It will have a conclusion commenting on the U.S. role as a world power
(post-WWII to the present).
Draft of the writing is due Monday, October 27th.
Final version is due Thursday October 30th.
Storybook Rubric
Comprehension Check: Write one
sentence next to each of these terms
Imperialism
Philippines, Guam, Puerto
Nationalism
Rico, Hawaii, Samoa
(Pacific)
Open Door Policy
Panama Canal
Big Stick Diplomacy
Dollar Diplomacy
Moral Diplomacy
Anti-Imperialists
Economic Interests
Spanish American War
USS Maine
Theodore Roosevelt
Treaty of Paris
Exit Ticket
 1. Do you think you did better on this multiple choice exam?
Why or why not?
 2. What makes a good story book?
 3. We meet tomorrow, and then Monday the 27th and
Thursday the 30th next week. How do you plan to get this
story book done?
U.S. History
Mr. Weber
Thursday October 23, 2008
Activator
 Your children’s book will showcase your understanding of the
following high priority standards. Please write them in your
notebook:
 11.4.1 – Students list the purpose, cause, and effects of the
Open Door Policy.
 11.4.2 – Students describe the Spanish American War and the
U.S. expansion in the South Pacific.
 11.4.3 – Students discuss America’s role in the Panama
Revolution and the building of the Panama Canal.
 11.4.4 – Students explain Theodore Roosevelt’s Big Stick
Diplomacy, William Taft’s Dollar Diplomacy, and Wilson’s
Moral Diplomacy.
Storybook Rubric
 What does excellence in storybook making look like?
 The best way to understand the criteria for excellence is to
make it yourselves.
 Think, pair, share: What should an advanced storybook
contain?
 WHIP: Going around the room, everyone report out.
U.S. Policy in Puerto Rico and Cuba
Main Idea: After the Spanish-American War, Puerto Rico remained under direct U.S. rule
and Puerto Ricans were given some citizenship rights. The United States also continued to
have influence in Cuban government.
Roosevelt Pursues “Big Stick” Diplomacy
Main Idea:Theodore Roosevelt thought it was important to take a strong stand in
international affairs, and wanted the United States to act as “police” for all of Latin America.
Wilson Pursues Moral Diplomacy
Main Idea:When Wilson was elected President, he criticized the imperialist actions of his
predecessors. However, under his term the United States continued to intervene in Mexico
and Latin American affairs.