U S Emerges as a World Power Looking

What is Imperialism? l A policy or practice of one nation gaining control of

DISCUSS WITH YOUR POD: l Brainstorm some times throughout history when imperialism was practiced

Foreign policy prior to late 1800 s… l l U. S. geographically isolated No

Some exceptions… l l 1867 - U. S. purchased Alaska Annexation of Midway Islands

U. S. looks overseas… l l l For trade Frontier Line had disappeared Manifest

U. S. needs stronger foreign policy l To protect and promote national interests –

U. S. needs stronger foreign policy l “Large Policy” of Alfred Mahan called for

The Spanish-American War, late 1890 s l Background – – Spain controlled Cuba By

The Spanish-American War, late 1890 s: Revolt against Spanish Rule l l l Decades

The Spanish-American War, late 1890 s l 1896 - Pres. Mc. Kinley elected –

“Not much of a war” l l l New navy quickly defeated Spain Actual

End draws near l Spain surprised by Mc. Kinley’s requests! – – Puerto Rico

Peace negotiations in Paris l l l Spain gives in Mc. Kinley acquires Philippines

U. S. as “World Power” l l l Set up military governments in Guam,

DISCUSS WITH YOUR POD: Are democracy and imperialism contradictory principles? Why or why not?

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U. S. Emerges as a World Power Looking at imperialism in the late 1800 s and early 1900 s

What is Imperialism? l A policy or practice of one nation gaining control of other peoples and territories, and building foreign empires for military and trade advantages.

DISCUSS WITH YOUR POD: l Brainstorm some times throughout history when imperialism was practiced by the United States or other nations? l Are there any current situations in the world that you would classify as imperialism? Explain.

Foreign policy prior to late 1800 s… l l U. S. geographically isolated No European nations had attempted alliances Overseas expansion not supported No rivals in Western hemisphere

Some exceptions… l l 1867 - U. S. purchased Alaska Annexation of Midway Islands in Pacific

U. S. looks overseas… l l l For trade Frontier Line had disappeared Manifest Destiny Religious missionaries European competition increasing

U. S. needs stronger foreign policy l To protect and promote national interests – – – Defend territory Promote trade Protect citizens

U. S. needs stronger foreign policy l “Large Policy” of Alfred Mahan called for 4 things: – – A stronger navy U. S. stations and bases throughout Caribbean Annexation of Hawaiian islands Canal across Central America

The Spanish-American War, late 1890 s l Background – – Spain controlled Cuba By 1890, 20, 000 Cubans lived in U. S. Started petitioning for independence from Spain U. S. public opinion was being shaped to support Cuban independence

The Spanish-American War, late 1890 s: Revolt against Spanish Rule l l l Decades of Cuban resentment toward Spain Fighting erupted in 1895 between Cubans and Spanish troops U. S. supported Cubans – l Sensational journalism Pres. Cleveland stayed neutral

The Spanish-American War, late 1890 s l 1896 - Pres. Mc. Kinley elected – – – Supported “Large Policy” and Cubans Wanted peace but willing to use force U. S. S. Maine Mc. Kinley offered ultimatum to Spain declares war on U. S.

“Not much of a war” l l l New navy quickly defeated Spain Actual fighting started in Philippines U. S. captured Guam

End draws near l Spain surprised by Mc. Kinley’s requests! – – Puerto Rico Guam Cuba Philippines (remained undecided)

Peace negotiations in Paris l l l Spain gives in Mc. Kinley acquires Philippines but Philippines wrongly assumed they’d be free Led to open rebellion against U. S.

U. S. as “World Power” l l l Set up military governments in Guam, Puerto Rico, Cuba and Philippines are close to China Britain felt threatened by new U. S. power

DISCUSS WITH YOUR POD: Are democracy and imperialism contradictory principles? Why or why not?