1. Complete a “P.O.S.E.R.S.” Image Analysis on this cartoon.

2. U.S. Imperialism In Latin America
Essential Question: Explain how the U.S. has controlled Latin American territories and economies.
Set up your C. Notes!

3. Monroe Doctrine (1823)
Proclaimed Latin America a U.S. sphere of influence, excluding European imperial powers.

4. Mexican-American War (1846-48)
In 1835, Americans living in the Mexican state of Texas revolted.
U.S. soon annexed Texas
Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo: Gave ½ of Mexico’s land to the U.S.

5. Which U.S. states were formerly Mexican territory?

6. Spanish-American War 1898 Cubans revolted against brutal Spanish rule.
U.S. ousted Spain and U.S. business began influencing the Cuban gov’t.
Denying Cuban ind.

7. Formally gained Puerto Rico, the Philippines, & Guam.

8. Panama Canal
In 1904, Teddy Roosevelt took the territory through politics & force.
To move the U.S. Navy between oceans to control its colonies.

9. A cross-section of the Panama Canal

10. Beginning in 1898, U.S. military forces were sent to Cuba, Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Columbia, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic.
Why?

11. Economic Imperialism
U.S. business created cash crop, export economies in Latin America.
Sugar in Cuba
Coffee in Brazil
Bananas in Central America

12. Supported brutal military leaders to protect U.S. business interests.
Huge gap between rich & poor.
Pinochet in Chile
Batista in Cuba

13. Reengage with Your C. Notes!
Compare your notes with an elbow partner to fill in any gaps.
1-2 Chunking lines
3 words/bullet points highlighted, underlined, or starred

14. 2 Questions and a Summary
How might someone from _ feel about…?
Summary: Historically, the U.S. has exerted control over Latin America. The Monroe doctrine said… One example of U.S. territorial expansion was when… The U.S. controls Latin American economies by…

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