Warm-up: Timeline & Map Questions 1. Who was the president at the time the US overthrew Hawaii’s Queen Liliuokalani? 2. What act led the US to declare war on Spain? 3. Who was the President during World War I? 4. Looking at the map, explain the saying current at this time that “the sun never sets on the British Empire.” 5. Why do you think the US bought Alaska and annexed islands in the Pacific?

Becoming A World Power Manifest Destiny?

Isolationism Isolationism—the policy of a country not taking part in international alliances, leagues, etc. Policy established by George Washington in his farewell address Later, Monroe Doctrine of 1823 emphasized the U.S.’s desire to keep the Americas separate from Europe

Imperialism Imperialism—the policy of establishing colonies and building empires Europe and Asia found imperialism answered the need motivated by trade, adventure, power, profit, idealism, national patriotism, and raw materials to fuel their markets By 1890, the U.S. became eager to join in the imperialism movement

Nationalism Nationalism: doctrine that national interests are more important than international considerations; devotion to one’s nation; patriotism Expanded empires = empirical powers Broadened Manifest Destiny ideal

Draw this grid to fill in with notes Factors of why Imperialism Developed

Factors For US Imperialism Economic factor – Growth of industry needed new markets – US markets had huge surplus; couldn’t consume fast enough Nationalist factor – Competition for large empires – More international power Militaristic factor – Protect American security & interests – More power = more military = more bases around the world Humanitarian Factor – Duty to spread blessings of Christianity and modern civilization – People had a right to govern themselves

Spanish - American War US exercised Monroe Doctrine in dispute between Great Britain and Venezuela; GB backed down to stay friendly with US US got involved in Cuban rebellion against Spain to protect US interests Two New York newspapers used “yellow journalism” about Cuban conditions – Whipped up American opinion in favor of Cubans – Led to burst of national pride and desire for aggressive foreign policy; known as jingosim

Spanish-American War Causes US wants to expand in Latin American and the Pacific In Cuba and Philippines, people rebel against Spanish rule Demands for involvement from American capitalists, expansionists and newspapers Explosion sinks American battleship U.S.S. Maine Spanish- American War Effects US defeats Spain in three months Spain recognizes Cuba’s independence. US begins to control Cuban politics and economy Puerto Rico, Philippines, and Guam become US territories US is recognized as a world power

Activity: Begin Imperialism DBQ