American History Chapter 10 Becoming a World Power
American History Chapter 10: Becoming a World Power IV. Debating America’s New Role
Bell Ringer w “Americans are always searching for a new frontier. ” w What does this mean for other nations?
Objectives w Main Idea: After the Spanish-American War, the debate intensified over whether the US should build an empire. w Examine the main arguments raised by the antiimperialists w See why imperialism appealed to many Americans w Find out how American imperialism was viewed from abroad. w Page 372 quote
A) The Anti-Imperialists w In 1898, opponents of our policy in the Philippines establish the Anti-Imperialists League. w Biggest arguments were moral and political w “Constitution must follow the flag” w Not ready for democracy w Big army could be used at home
13) racism: belief that differences in character or intelligence are due to one’s race 1. Many Americans belied Anglo-Saxon heritage was superior (373) 2. Didn’t want foreigners to move here – compete with US workers – cheap labor 3. Too expensive – army 14) Compulsory – required military service 1. Import cheaper goods – put US businesses out of business
B) Imperialism’s Appeal w Imperialism a new frontier – keep pioneer spirit alive w Boy scouts created in England moves here w Juliette Low – girl scouts – build moral character and teach girls to be “hardy” and “handy” w Gain access to foreign markets – strategic military 15) Great White Fleet: trip designed to demonstrate the nation’s naval power to other nations
C) Imperialism Viewed From Abroad w US defended governments that were unpopular with locals w “Yankee, go home!” heard in Latin America w US so powerful – other countries asked for help w The next century the US would have to reconcile its growing power with national interests, and relations with other nation w International police power (Paradox of Power)
Review w What were the main arguments raised by the anti-imperialists? w Why did imperialism appeal to many Americans? w How was American imperialism viewed from abroad?
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