Do Now Write two similes describing what school is like for students and teachers. Then add three reasons WHY. From the perspective of a student, being at school is like because… 1. Reason #1 2. Reason #2 3. Reason #3 From the perspective of a teacher, being at school is like because… 1. Reason #1 2. Reason #2 3. Reason #3

Essential Question: What were the differing perspectives regarding US foreign policy at the turn of the 20th century?

From the perspective of the student, school is like a factory… From the perspective of the teacher, school is like a nurturing extended family…

From the perspective of the United States, the U. S From the perspective of the United States, the U.S. foreign policy in the Philippines was like the Garden of Eden. From the perspective of the Philippines, the U.S. foreign policy is a road to destruction. Because 1. No self-government was achieved 2. 3 year war against the U.S. 3. $600 million wasted on revolt Because 1. Raw material source 2. New markets for trade 3. Access to China

Directions: Assign each group member a role: Researcher (2-3). Illustrator Presenter Read your country’s handout carefully and examine the image. From your handout, your textbook, and other sources, write down the three (or four) most important facts students should know about America’s foreign policy in your country. Include key terms.

Directions, cont. 4. Brainstorm ideas for similes representing U.S. foreign policy from the perspective of your country and from the perspective of the U.S. 5. Create a quick rough draft on a piece of paper. 6. Split up: Illustrator works on visuals while everyone else works on simile statements and three key “because” sentences.

U.S. Foreign Policy on China During 1800s the US had a keen interest in China 1800s Europeans carved out “spheres of influence” 1899 U.S. promoted Open Door Policy Chinese are angered by lack of respect for Chinese culture, way of life, and traditions In 1900, the Boxers rebelled vs. foreigners Imperialist quashed the Rebellion and China continued as a new market with raw materials

U.S. Foreign Policy on Cuba Cubans wanted independence (Spain) Jose Marti gathered arms & $ in NY 1898 U.S. defeated Spain (Cuban Independence) McKinley sets up military government Reasons? Platt Amendment… restricted Cuban independence & gave U.S. military rights Gives the US exclusive rights to lands in the area

U.S. Foreign Policy on the Dominican Republic In 1800s, Ulisses Heureaux took power, improved education, transportation, & foreign investment Also took $ for his own pleasures and ran up large debts against the US Pres. McKinley is assassinated in 1899 Under President Roosevelt the Roosevelt Corollary established U.S. assumed debt in return for import duties ($) Later, Pres. Taft promotes Dollar Diplomacy Money, Money, Money Money makes the monkey dance Dominicans resented U.S. presence

U.S. Foreign Policy on Hawaii 1700s weigh station (used for refueling Am ships) Americans became important sugar plantation owners Queen Liliuokalani tried to restore Hawaiian control 1893 white planter with U.S. troops revolted 1898, after Span-Amer war, the U.S. annexed Hawaii resulted in long-lasting resentment among many native Hawaiians.

Mexico “And how’s that?” PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARL August 27, 1913. President Woodrow Wilson: “If you don’t take care, I shall have to treat you the same way as Europe treats the Turk.” Mexico “And how’s that?” President W. Wilson “Well, I shall have to go on wagging my finger at you.” “WOODROW ON TOAST .

U.S. Foreign Policy on Mexico 1876 to 1911 Mexico ruled by Porfirio Diaz who encouraged U.S. investment by early 1900s U.S. had invested billions desperate, poor Mexicans revolted in 1910 U.S. investors helped Victoriano Huerta, brutal dictator, seize power Pres. Wilson refuse Huerta and wanted Carranza (democracy) 1914 almost led to war Wilson sent 6,000 troops

U.S. Foreign Policy on Panama After 1898, U.S. wanted Canal for war ships Colombians rejected offer (they controlled Panama) U.S. assisted an armed rebellion of Panamanians to overthrow Colombians New government allowed the new project Canal was completed in 1914 1921 the U.S. apologized and paid Colombia for the canal zone…Well, isn’t that nice!

U.S. Foreign Policy on the Philippines 1898, US and Filipino forces led by Emilio Aguinaldo defeated the Spanish Aguinaldo thought he was assured independence but US denied him that privilege Pres. McKinley maintained US control because the Filipino’s were unfit for self-government He also wanted to “uplift, civilize & Christianize them” Filipinos rebelled under the leadership of Aguinaldo but were eventually sustained after 3 yr guerilla war

How some Apprehensive people picture Uncle Sam after the War. Detroit News, 1898.

U.S. Foreign Policy on Puerto Rico 1898, Spain ceded Puerto Rico to the US U.S. selected rulers for the island New rulers helped control disease and build infrastructure Puerto Rican’s were not US citizens until 1917 Jones Act US took advantage of cheap labor & natural resources in PR By 1930 US owned 60% public utilities/banking 80% tobacco plants 60% sugar industry PR farmers were forced to sell products to us or work for US

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