2. HAWAII ISSUE \\Staff1nw\vol1\STAFF\Hamillro\AP US History\Unit 10 Imperialism and WWI\America on Intl Scene ppoint Files\Hawaii Issue.wmv

3. THEME: Economics, competition, & beliefs spark U.S. imperialism. KEY QUESTIONS: 1.How does the expansion overseas compare with continental expansion? 2. Why does America become more aggressive internationally? KEY IDEA: America emerges as a colonizer! (However U.S. will only desire economic influence!)

4. STIMULUS FOR EXPANSION 1. Economic Markets 2. Yellow Journalism 3. Missionary Zeal/Manifest Destiny 4. Darwinist Ideology William Randolph Hearst New York Journal Joseph Pulitzer The World The Yellow Kid From: The World

5. JOSIAH STRONG Our Country: Its Possible Future and Present Crisis. (1895) protestant minister Christian duty to benefit others “superiority” influence of missionaries

6. ALFRED THAYER MAHAN The Influence of Sea Power Upon History (1890) Strong navy crucial to securing a nation’s international interests Historically nations that controlled the sea were most influential Major part of justification for construction of ships & acquisition of territory.

7. only strongest nations will survive in world competition for resources economic and diplomatic means primary tools military action not primary focus Venezuela & British Guiana 1896 border dispute U.S. position is that arbitration with U.S. involvement should be process for solution Britain reluctantly agrees (ends up OK) marks turning point in US-British relations friendship vs. hostility

8. Founded 1898 – Philippine annexation Disbands 1921 KEY BELIEF Imperialism violates republicanism * consent of the governed SUPPORTERS those in favor of limited govt. those in favor of gold standard those opposed to Wm Jennings Bryan & populism AMERICAN ANTI-IMPERIALIST LEAGUE FOUNDER George Boutwell

10. SPANISH AMERICAN WAR OVERVIEW H:\AP US History\Unit 10 Imperialism and WWI\America on Intl Scene ppoint Files

11. Spanish-American War (April 1898-August 1898) 1.The Maine 2. Teller Amendment 3. The Philippines 4. Cuba 5. Treaty of Paris 6. Platt Amendment

15. TREATY OF PARIS – December 20, 1898  Cuba is independent  Spain cedes Guam and Puerto Rico to America  Spain cedes Philippines to U.S. in exchange for $20 million PLATT AMENDMENT – 1901 Provides for the conditions of U.S. troop withdrawal from Cuba  Cuba can never sign a treaty with a foreign power reducing its freedom  Cuba can never build up excessive debt  U.S. has right to intervene to preserve independence  U.S. has right to intervene to preserve law and order  U.S. can have a naval base (Guantanamo) Cuba reluctantly agrees, U.S. troops leave, Cuba becomes a protectorate

17. FOREIGN POLICY SUMMARY H:\AP US History\Unit 10 Imperialism and WWI\America on Intl Scene ppoint Files

18. CHINA Opportunity/Threat 1.Spheres of Influence 2.Open Door Policy 3.Xenophobia 4.Boxer Rebellion

19. OPEN DOOR POLICY CHINA H:\AP US History\Unit 10 Imperialism and WWI\America on Intl Scene ppoint Files