Imperialism
1867-1914
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Major Presidents During
Imperialism
William McKinley 1897-1901
Theodore Roosevelt 19011909
William H. Taft 1909-1913
William McKinley left his term
early due to
A. impeachment
B. assassination
C. gout
D. resigned
Theodore (Teddy or TR) Roosevelt
• Before he was
President, TR was
assistant secretary of
the Navy and a
military officer during
the Spanish-American
War
American imperialism took
interest in this part of the world
A. Atlantic
B. Europe
C. Pacific
D. Asia
Imperialism-Definition
• The Policy in which
stronger nations
extend their
economic, political,
or military control
over weaker
territories
Write a definition of Imperialism in your own words
3 Reasons for American
Imperialism
• 1. Competition for raw
materials and markets for
its manufactured goods.
• 2. Political and Military
competition, based on the
need for a powerful new
navy
• 3. A belief in racial
superiority and mission to
spread Christianity and
civilization to the world
View American Expansionism around
1900
All of the following are reasons for
American Imperialism, except
A. Raw materials
B. Racial and religious superiority
C. Political and military competition
D. Social conditions
Imperialism is
A. Stronger nations extend their control on
weaker territories
B. Creating alliances with other countries
C. The building of militaries
Anti-Imperialism
• Not everyone agreed
U.S. should expand
– Some felt it was
morally wrong
– Some felt it cost too
much money
– Famous AntiImperialist –
• Andrew Carnegie, Jane
Addams, William
Jennings Bryan
All of the following are antiImperialists except
A. William Jennings Bryan
B. Andrew Carnegie
C. Theodore Roosevelt
D. Jane Addams
America Expands - Alaska
• “Seward’s Folly”-the
purchase of Alaska
– 1867, US bought
Alaska from Russia for
$7.2 million (2 cents
an acre)
Thomas Nast cartoon of
Seward
– People thought Alaska
was frozen wasteland
and a huge mistake
William Seward
America Expands - Hawaii
• Annex-to acquire/take
over
• 1898-United States/
President McKinley
annexed Hawaii
– Overthrow of Queen
Lil, and Native
Hawaiians
– Wanted access to
China and East
Last Queen of Hawaii, Lil
Sanford B. Dole
Which of the following
statements are true?
A. America fought and won the lands of
Hawaii and Alaska
B. Hawaii was purchased and Alaska was
annexed.
C. Hawaii was annexed and Alaska was
purchased.
D. Both Hawaii and Alaska were taken by
force.
The Spanish-American War 1898
• Cuba was fighting Spain
for Independence
• Jose Marti`-Cuban leader
• Spain put 300,000
civilians in concentration
camps
• American newspapers
began writing
exaggerated claims of
Spanish brutality towards
Cubans that became
known as Yellow
Journalism -exaggerated
news to lure new readers
Jose Marti
“Yellow Kid” Cartoon
Newspaper drawing about
Spanish officials strip
searching U.S. woman
Yellow Journalism
• Two New York
Journalists race to
sell the most papers
• Joseph Pulitzer and
William Randolph
Hearst publish lies
about the war to sell
the most papers
Joseph Pulitzer
William Randolph Hearst
Which headline is an example of
Yellow Journalism?
A. US History Teacher teaches kids a
lesson about manners
B. US History Teacher Stands Her Ground.
C. US History Teacher forces students to
sit on the floor, In Their Own Filth.
D. History Teacher Takes Control.
The Spanish-American War 1898
• 3 reasons U.S. enters
War
– 1. Yellow journalism
– 2. DeLome LetterSpanish ambassador
claims Pres. McKinley
is “weak”
– 3. The U.S.S. Maine
mysteriously blows up
in Havana and the
U.S. blames Spain
View beginnings of Spanish-American
war
Did economic interests have anything to do
with the causes of the Spanish-American
War
A. Yes
B. No
[Default]
[MC Any]
[MC All]
• Spanish American War!
“The Splendid Little War”
• U.S. attacks Spanish
fleet at Manila Bay in
Philippines (Spanish
territory)
• U.S. and Filipino
forces quickly defeat
Spanish
“The Splendid Little War”
• War in Cuba
– Fighting is somewhat
fierce
– Teddy Roosevelt leads
a group of volunteers
called The Rough
Riders in the Battle of
San Juan Hill in Cuba
– Rough Riders play
only small part, but
Roosevelt gets famous
View Spanish American War video
San Juan Hill
Rough Riders
African-American Unit that fought along
side Rough Riders
Rough Riders were a volunteer
unit
A. true
B. false
Treaty of Paris 1898
• Spain grants Cuba its
Independence
• U.S. gets the
Philippines, Puerto
Rico, and Guam
• Platt Amendment:
gave the U.S. a
permanent base in
Cuba
– Guantanamo Bay
The following are conditions of the Platt
Amendment
A. Cuba could not make any treaty with another
nation that would weaken its independence
B. Cuba had to allow the United States to buy or
lease naval stations in Cuba.
C. The US would have the right to interven to
protext Cuban independence and keep order.
D. Established a civil government.
E. Cubas debts had to be kept low to prevent
foreign countries from landing troops to
enforce payment
Step 1: Complete the Cartoon Analysis
Step 2:
Ask 3
different
questions,
that reflect
the levels of
questioning
on back of
your cartoon
analysis.
Step 3: (On
back)
List 2
causes and
2 effects of
Imperialism
American Expansion Video
• The video is about 30 minutes
• At the end there will be a 10 question
True/False Quiz
US History
• Take out your chart from last class period.
• On the back, write one paragraph about
any country of your choosing and explain:
– Why America was involved.
– The good, the bad, and the ugly of American
Intervention
– Make sure you use COMPLETE Sentences
and write in paragraph form.
Levels of Questioning
Level 3
Level 2
Level 1
Create a level 1, 2,
and 3 questions
about American
Intervention in
other nations. This
can be specific to
country.
The Open Door Policy Included:
A. No nation would prevent others from
trading in a sphere of influence;
B. ƒAll taxes on imports and exports would
be collected by the Chinese
government;
C. ƒNo nation would ask for harbor or
railroad duties that discriminated against
the other powers in its sphere of
influence.
D. All of the above.
The Boxer Rebellion
A. Occurred in response to foreign
involvement in China.
B. Occurred when the current leader, San
Yat-sen was overthrown.
C. Occurred when China closed it’s doors
to trade.
The US helped make significant
gains for the Dominican Republic
A. True
B. False
[Default]
[MC Any]
[MC All]
This crop was highly profitable in Hawaii,
making many American missionaries move
there to grow it
A. Corn
B. sugar
C. grain
D. tobacco
“The Ugly” of America’s
involvement with Mexico includes
A. The support of Pancho Villa, a rebel
army leader who ultimately killed 17
Americans.
B. America transferring support to those
who would do what the US wanted.
C. Severe tension between Mexico and the
US
D. All of the above.
E. None of the above.
The Filipinos were _____ about
America colonizing them.
A. excited
B. angry
C. apathetic
After 30 years of U.S. rule in Puerto
Rico, the territory had ____ percent
of unemployment
A. 30
B. 20
C. 15
The US gave Cuba full
independence under the Platt
Amendment
A. True
B. False
[Default]
[MC Any]
[MC All]
Philippine-American War
• Filipinos were outraged
when U.S. did not grant
independence
• War lasted for 3 years
1899 to 1902
– 20,000 Filipinos died
– 4,000 U.S. troops died
• Needed Philippines for
easier access to China
New York Journal –example of Yellow Journalism during
Philippine-American War
China Open Door Policy
• Spheres of InfluenceEuropean nations had
divided up China for
trading purposes
• 1899 John Hay (Sec. of
State) called for
– 1. open access to all of
China’s coastal ports to all
countries
– 2. eliminate special
privileges for any trading
nations
– 3. maintenance of China’s
independence
The Open Door Policy included all of
the following except:
open access to all of China’s coastal ports to all
countries
B. eliminate special privileges for any trading nations
C. maintenance of China’s independence
D. A special relationship between China and Russia,
exluding other countries.
A.
Boxer Rebellion
• An attempt by a group of
Chinese known as the
Boxers, in which they
attempted to expel all
Westerners and Western
influences from China.
• Rebellion was put down
by joint Western forces
The Boxer Rebellion
A. Occurred in response to foreign
involvement in China.
B. Occurred when the current leader, San
Yat-sen was overthrown.
C. Occurred when China closed it’s doors
to trade.
3 American Beliefs reflected in
Open Door Policy
• 1. Growth of American
economy depended on
exports
• 2. America had the right
to intervene abroad to
keep foreign markets
open
• 3. A fear that closing of
an area to American
products, citizens, or
ideas threatened U.S.
survival
America felt like they had the right to
intervene abroad to keep foreign markets
open.
A. True
B. False
[Default]
[MC Any]
[MC All]
America As World Power
• Great White Fleet
– New all steel fleet of a
dozen or so ships that
TR sent around the
world to show U.S.
dominance
– Painted white
Great White’s World Wide Tour
Share your quickwrite response
with your neighbor
Roosevelt and Latin America
• Gunboat Diplomacy
– Use force to
accomplish goals in
world, especially Latin
America
– “Speak softly and
carry a big stick; you
will go far”-famous
saying by Teddy
Roosevelt believed in using _____________
to accomplish goals in the world.
A. patience
B. force
C. Subtle clues
Taft and Latin America
• Dollar Diplomacy
– Invest money into a
country to help
strengthen that
country’s economy in
hopes of preventing
revolutions
– By investing money, it
normally meant U.S.
corporations in Latin
American countries
By investing money, Taft
actually meant
A. donating money
B. Loaning money to the nation
C. Setting up US businesses
Wilson and Latin America
• Moral Diplomacy– Wilson’s philosophy of
extending moral standards
to foreign policy
– Wilson told the world the
U.S. will never take
anymore territories.
– Wilson did send in troops
to Latin American countries
to stop revolutions
Wilson believed in helping other
countries only if
A. There were economic interests for the
US there.
B. They were facing a political revolution
C. There was a moral reason to get
involved
Achievements During Imperialism
• U.S. expanded access
to foreign markets to
ensure economic growth
• Built a modern Navy to
protect its interest
abroad
• Became an international
police force to ensure
domestic dominance in
Latin America
• US Becomes World
Power
Looking to Foreign Lands-Video
Video Quiz
Bellringer
Political Cartoon:
Spanish-American War
1. What roles has
the artist assigned
to each of the
countries?
2. What symbolic
elements does the
artist use to
characterize each
of the three
countries?
3. In what direction
is the artist
hoping to
influence public
opinion in 1896?
This cartoon dates
to 1898 shortly after
the war
1. What symbols
are used to
represent the
various nations
involved in the
unfolding drama
of the birth of
the American
empire?
2. How does the
portrayal of Cuba
in this cartoon
compare with
the previous
cartoon?
1. Is there a
contrasting underlying
message in this cartoon
compared with the
previous cartoon?
2. This cartoon says “Its
really most
extraordinary what
training will do. Why,
only the other day I
thought that man
unable to support
himself”
Interpret what that
means in regards to
“Won’t you join the stars and be
my forty-sixth?
1. What is the significance of
Cuba being represented as white
and attractive or voluptuous?
2. Explain the apparent intention
of the artist in the context of 1901,
when Spanish troops had left
Cuba and the United States
continued its military occupation of
the island?
“After the First Mile” is the
title.
1. How is Cuba
characterized? Compare
this to the Cuba in the
previous Cartoon.
2. What do you suppose
is the artist’s attitude
toward the possibility of
Cuba being annexed as a
state of the United
States?
3. What symbols does
the artists use to
represent stability, order,
prosperity?
“And to think that bad boy
came near to being your
brother!” is the caption at
the bottom
1. This cartoon was
published in 1905 and
compares Cuba and
Puerto Rico. What
symbols are used to
create contrast?
2. Note the racial
representation of both
islands. What is the
historical context behind
these seemingly opposite
outcomes?
Create your own Political
Cartoon
• Choose a topic/event in Imperialism
• Brainstorm a list of specific facts or ideas
related to the topic or event.
• Decide what message or opinion to
convey
• Brainstorm a list of caricatures, symbols,
distortions, stereotypes, and/or humor
techniques that can express your chose
message or opinion.
US History
• Pick up sheets from up front
• Pick up clicker
• Label the map using colors from up front
US History
Create your own map guide, using colors of your
choice, and use this legend
William McKinley left his term
early due to
A. impeachment
B. assassination
C. gout
D. resigned
American imperialism took
interest in this part of the world
A. Atlantic
B. Europe
C. Pacific
D. Asia
All of the following are reasons for
American Imperialism, except
A. Raw materials
B. Racial and religious superiority
C. Political and military competition
D. Social conditions
Imperialism is
A. Stronger nations extend their control on
weaker territories
B. Creating alliances with other countries
C. The building of militaries
All of the following are antiImperialists except
A. William Jennings Bryan
B. Andrew Carnegie
C. Theodore Roosevelt
D. Jane Addams
Which of the following
statements are true?
A. America fought and won the lands of
Hawaii and Alaska
B. Hawaii was purchased and Alaska was
annexed.
C. Hawaii was annexed and Alaska was
purchased.
D. Both Hawaii and Alaska were taken by
force.
Which headline is an example of
Yellow Journalism?
A. US History Teacher teaches kids a
lesson about manners
B. US History Teacher Stands Her Ground.
C. US History Teacher forces students to
sit on the floor, In Their Own Filth.
D. History Teacher Takes Control.
The Open Door Policy Included:
A. No nation would prevent others from
trading in a sphere of influence;
B. ƒAll taxes on imports and exports would
be collected by the Chinese
government;
C. ƒNo nation would ask for harbor or
railroad duties that discriminated against
the other powers in its sphere of
influence.
D. All of the above.
The US gave Cuba full
independence under the Platt
Amendment
A. True
B. False
[Default]
[MC Any]
[MC All]
America felt like they had the right to
intervene abroad to keep foreign markets
open.
A. True
B. False
[Default]
[MC Any]
[MC All]
Roosevelt believed in using _____________
to accomplish goals in the world.
A. patience
B. force
C. Subtle clues
By investing money, Taft
actually meant
A. donating money
B. Loaning money to the nation
C. Setting up US businesses
Wilson believed in helping other
countries only if
A. There were economic interests for the
US there.
B. They were facing a political revolution
C. There was a moral reason to get
involved
Roosevelt and Latin America
• Monroe Doctrine- 1823
James Monroe told
European nations to stay
out of Western
Hemisphere
• Roosevelt CorollaryRoosevelt restated
Monroe Doctrine, it was
an extension to it and
called for U.S. to be
“police man” for
hemisphere
The Monroe Doctrine from 1823 told
European Nations to stay out of Western
Hemisphere
A. True
B. False. The Roosevelt Corollary told
European Nations to stay out of the
Eastern Hemisphere.
Roosevelt
• Latin America in debt,
• Roosevelt uses Roosevelt Corollary to pay
off debts to keep European nations out.
• Would cause tension between Latin
America and America, as Roosevelt played
“police”
America As World Power
• Panama Canal
– Built to connect Atlantic
and Pacific Ocean
– Cutting travel time of
U.S. ships by half
– Panama was province of
Colombia, but TR helped
Panama get its
Independence to get
Canal built
– Teddy Roosevelt got
credit
• The US gave control
• of the Panama Canal
• back to Panama in
• the 1970s
Video Chunking
• After each video
chunk, write a
quick summary in
the chunk on your
graphic organizer.
• BBC
• National
Geographic
Achievements During Imperialism
• U.S. expanded access
to foreign markets to
ensure economic growth
• Built a modern Navy to
protect its interest
abroad
• Became an international
police force to ensure
domestic dominance in
Latin America
• US Becomes World
Power
Looking to Foreign Lands-Video
Video Quiz
US History
• Get out ALL your
notes from the unit,
organize into
different piles:
• 1. Factory Conditions
• 2. Progressive Goals and
Presidents
• 3. Woman’s Suffrage
• 4. Imperialism – Pacific and
Presidents
• 5. Imperialism – Panama
Canal and World Power
• Get some paper clips to
organize them.
Created by: Tommy Denning
Created by: Zoe Saldana
This political cartoon addresses
A. The war in the Phillipines
B. The annexation of Hawaii and Alaska
C. The exclusion of the US in the spheres of
influence
D. The debate over whether China can
[Default]
operate their country themselves.
[MC Any]
[MC All]
Created by: Isaiah VanDyke
This political Cartoon addresses
A. Gunboat Diplomacy
B. Dollar Diplomacy
C. Moral Diplomacy
[Default]
[MC Any]
[MC All]
Dollar Diplomacy was
A. The idea of using force to persuade
countries to allow the US in.
B. Intervening with other countries only if
there was a moral reason to do so.
C. Investing in other countries to help stop
[Default]
revolutions
[MC Any]
[MC All]
D. [Option 4]
Created by: Luke Riley
This Political Cartoon addresses
A. Wilson’s Moral Diplomacy
B. Roosevelt’s Great White Fleet Tour
C. The Spanish – American War
D. Open Door Policy
[Default]
[MC Any]
[MC All]
Created by: Nicole Brittingham
This political cartoon addresses
A. The Open Door Policy
B. The Monroe Doctrine
C. Roosevelt Corollary
D. Panama Canal
[Default]
[MC Any]
[MC All]
Created by: Tarince Bridges
This political cartoon addresses
A. America asserting power over Hawaii and
Cuba
B. America giving Hawaii and Cuba their
independence
C.
[Default]
[MC Any]
[MC All]
Created by: Marcus Archibald
Created by: Kiera Sadler
This Political Cartoon
Addresses
A. Moral Diplomacy
B. Gunboat Diplomacy
C. Dollar Diplomacy
[Default]
[MC Any]
[MC All]
Created by: Travis Tuttle
This political cartoon addresses
A. The differences of diplomacy between
McKinley, Taft, and Wilson
B. The differences of diplomacy between
Cleveland, Taft, and Roosevelt
C. The differences of diplomacy between
[Default]
Roosevelt, Taft, and Wilson
[MC Any]
[MC All]
Created by: Juwan Depriest
This political cartoon addresses
A. Theodore Roosevelt as an Imperialist
B. Woodrow Wilson as an Imperialist
C. Theodore Roosevelt as an isolationist
and non-interventionist
D. Woodrow Wilson as an isolationist and
[Default]
non-interventionist
[MC Any]
[MC All]
Levels of Questioning
• Create 2 level two
or three questions
– One from
Progressives
– One from
Imperialism
Try to extend what
we have learned.
Only 2 questions per
group
Socratic Seminar
Reflection
• On your C-Notes, answer the following:
• How does America advance in the time
period between 1880-1914?