1. BELLWORK 1.Was the Populist party successful? Why or why not? Explain! 2.Why would the U.S. want to expand beyond its borders in the 1890s? 3.Who were the “rough riders?” (pg. 218) 4.What is imperialism? 5.THINKER: In YOUR opinion, do you think the United States’ practice of Imperialism is a positive or negative thing? Explain!

3. Imperialism: good or bad? GOOD: gain of territory, resources, power, wealth, spread technology and religion; step towards “globalization” BAD: moral grounds, loss of culture, “power-hungry,” taking advantage of other countries, loss of natural resources, oppressed, leaves them dependent

4. America Becoming a World Power Japan had not traded with a Western power for 250 years, but had great coal deposits. Open Door Policy: Commodore Matthew Perry sailed to Tokyo and “opened” or negotiated trade. The growth of Asian markets stimulated the U.S. economy. Imperialism: establishing economic, political, and military dominance over weaker nations 1867 – U.S. seized the Midway Islands in the Pacific (strategic for trade with China & Japan) 1867 – U.S. buys Alaska from Russia Gold, copper, and oil are discovered in Alaska.

8. BEFORE AFTERAFTER

15. Causes of the Spanish-American War Cuba had struggled for 30 years over independence from Spain. Some argued Cuba was part of the U.S. - geographically close & great economic potential (sugar) 1895 – Cuban rebels launched a fight for independence. Spanish retaliated by placing them in concentration camps. 1896 – McKinley elected President; openly supports Cuban independence.

18. The U.S.S. Maine U.S. Naval warship stationed in Havana harbor. On February 15, 1898 an explosion sunk the ship, killing 250 Americans Yellow journalism blamed Spain, & American people agreed Yellow Journalism: exaggerated or completely false news stories (sold more papers!) Scientists believe the explosion was actually caused by a coal fire, leading to the explosion of magazines/ammunition.

19. 1.scare headlines in huge print, often of minor news 2.lavish use of pictures, or imaginary drawings 3.use of faked interviews, misleading headlines, pseudo-science, and false facts from so-called experts 4.emphasis on full-color Sunday supplements, usually with comic strips (which is now normal in the U.S.) 5.dramatic sympathy with the "underdog" against the system.

28. U.S.S. Maine = WAR! February explosion of warship U.S.S. Maine; Americans blame Spain April 11, 1898 – Congress declares Cuba’s independence April 24, 1898 – Spain declares war U.S. also begins to focus on the Spanish territory of the Philippines. Why was it necessary for the U.S. to get control of the Philippines?

31. Hawaii: U.S. state or not?? American planters and missionaries had been in Hawaii since 1875 when the Senate allowed Hawaiian sugar to enter the U.S. duty free. 1887 – King Kalakaua granted the U.S. rights to build a naval base on Pearl Harbor to protect American interests in the Pacific. 1893 – American sugar planters in Hawaii staged a rebellion against Queen Liluokalani

32. Winning Control of Hawaii U.S. Marines stepped in and took control. Congress moved toward official annexation; the process took another five years 1900 – Hawaii becomes a U.S. territory After a massive growth in the economy, the attack of Pearl Harbor, and WWII, Hawaii became a U.S. state in 1959.

35. Reading: The Debate Over Hawaii You are going to read an article about the U.S. annexation of Hawaii. Answer the following questions on the same sheet of paper. USE COMPLETE SENTENCES……I will be taking off points! Turn them in once you are finished!

36. Should the U.S. Annex Hawaii? 1.What did Americans force King Kalakaua to sign? What did this entail? 2.What made Americans start plotting to overthrow Queen Liliuokalani? 3.What did the new 1894 Constitution, written by Hawaiian-born Americans say? 4.What was the difference between President Cleveland and President McKinley’s views on the annexation of Hawaii? 5.Why did the U.S. want to annex Hawaii? List some reasons. 6.Do you think the U.S. should have annexed Hawaii in 1898? Why or Why not?