The U.S. becomes a world power Unit III The U.S. becomes a world power

“The U.S. becomes a World Power Unit 4 Title Page “The U.S. becomes a World Power and World War I” (five symbols)

Unit 4 Objectives Identify major U.S. territorial acquisitions Understand what imperialism is and why it happened Understand the causes and effects of the Spanish-American War Identify the reasons for U.S. entry into World War I Analyze Wilson’s fourteen points and the Treaty of Versailles

Preview What direction are these people heading? Why? What does the woman signify? What does this image imply about the destiny of the United States?

Imperialism Imperialism is the policy in which stronger nations extend their political, or military control over weaker territories Manifest Destiny is the belief that God had pre- destined the United States for greatness

Early Manifest Destiny

Three factors fueled U.S. Imperialism Desire for Military Strength Thirst for New Markets Belief in Cultural Superiority

Alaska – “Seward’s Ice Box” 1867 - Secretary of State William Seward arranged for U.S. to purchase Alaska from the Russians for $7.2 million (two cents an acre). Alaska turned out to be a state rich in timber, minerals, and oil.

Hawaii U.S. built Pearl Harbor in 1887 American Sugar- Plantation owners represented 75% of Hawaiian wealth Queen Liliuokalani overthrown in 1891 President William McKinley annexed Hawaii in 1898

Response Do nations have the right to take land because they are more powerful? Why or why not?