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IMPERIALISM Unit Questions: What is imperialism IMPERIALISM Unit Questions: What is imperialism? Who benefitted from and who was hurt by American imperialism? When, if ever, is imperialism ethical?

Prompt #9 What is an empire? Give an example of an empire if you can. What makes these empires?

Imperialism Stronger nations attempt to create empires by dominating weaker nations economically, politically, and/or militarily.

Pg. 352 - 356 Agree/Disagree

Imperialism Stronger nations attempt to create empires by dominating weaker nations economically, politically, and/or militarily.

What does the saying, “the sun never sets on the British Empire” mean?

Expansion began in Europe…

Why Imperialism Grew Economic Reasons: Natural Resources (rubber, petroleum) Need new markets to sell goods

Why Imperialism Grew Nationalistic Reasons: Believed themselves superior Nationalism: devotion to one’s nation

Why Imperialism Grew Military Reasons: Technology allows for take overs Refuel and repair stations needed

Humanitarian Reasons: Why Imperialism Grew Humanitarian Reasons: Spread of Christianity, medicine, law (things of Western civilization)

Why Imperialism Grew Everyone Else is Doing it… Late 1800s – race for colonies (France, England, Germany, etc.) U.S. wanted to keep up

Agree/Disagree Review

Draw… #1 – Something that represents your response for “imperialism’s growth due to competition with European nations”. #2 – Something to represent how manifest destiny impacted American imperialism. #3 – Something to represent how the Monroe Doctrine affected American imperialism. #7 – Something to represent how Americans felt about US imperialism.

Prompt #10 Why did America begin to expand during the late 1800s/early 1900s? Name 2 examples of this early U.S. imperialism.

Arguments for US Expansion Protecting Economic Growth: Overproduction  economic depressions Protecting American Security: Navy would protect new markets abroad Preserving American Spirit: Restore pioneer spirit, introduce Christianity and modern civilization

Setting the Stage for War Task: Create a representation for others to learn about the factors setting the stage for the Spanish-American War. Topics: (pg. 358-359) 1. Displays of power (1s & 5s) 2. Cuban Rebellion (2s & 6s) 3. Yellow Journalism (3s & 7s) 4. Steps to War (de Lome letter & USS Maine) (4s & 8s) Info to Include: (limit to 5 bullet points!) What happened? (major events, causes, etc.) – Be concise! What resulted? (actions, public opinion, etc.) On Poster: transfer your bullet points in marker! Then draw 2 visuals – what happened and what resulted (each on a separate piece of paper that is attached and LABELED!) Jobs in Group: Readers/information gatherers, writers, drawers

Consider them all… Which factor do you believe had the greatest influence on the US going to war? Explain why you believe that on the sticky note. (put your name on the BACK)

Discussion – Most Influential Choose one or two sticky notes that your group feels has the best justification If there are not any, brainstorm how someone could justify that topic RATE YOUR UNDERSTANDING! (1-4 rating for 1-4 topics)