Wednesday, 5/06 After reviewing the political cartoon answer the following: What does the bald eagle represent? How could you use this cartoon to support American Imperialism? Get out your packet and look at the bottom of page 5 for a closer look!

Introduction to Imperialism

To Do Right Now! In your packets complete the following pages: #2 – Map (use your agenda book or an atlas to complete) #3 – Note Sheet (use the goldenrod colored class set of readings provided) #4 – Current Events on Crimea (answer questions) #7 – “White Man’s Burden” (read and answer questions) #6 – Anti-Imperialism Quotes Analysis

Definition of Imperialism The policy of establishing colonies and building empires.

Imperialism Also Includes A stronger nation with a goal to create an empire and Who dominates weaker nations through various factors.

Reasons for American Expansion of Imperialism (Pro-Imperialism) (So we could) Sell to New Markets (Economonics) For Protection of USA Investments Overseas (Military Strength) To Relive Pioneer Excitement or Manifest Destiny To Civilize People or “Heathens” (Racial Superiority of Anglo Saxons - Humanitarian)

Why Do Americans Feel Entitled to Civilize People? Due to Ethnocentrism Belief in the superiority of one’s own ethnic group.

Ethiopia Liberia

Geography Book and World Atlas Analysis Show America Becomes a World Power Video (Unitedstreaming on hard drive) – start to 4:24 (Japan)

3 Things you have learned about Imperialism Closer – Wed., 5/06 Please complete the following 3-2-1: 3 Things you have learned about Imperialism 2 Things you still do not understand about Imperialism 1 Thing that you already knew

End here on Wednesday, 5/06

Thursday, 5/07 Based on the information you have at this time, what are the who, what, where, when, and why’s of Imperialism?

Reasons for American Expansion of Imperialism (Pro-Imperialism) (So we could) Sell to New Markets (Economonics) For Protection of USA Investments Overseas (Military Strength) To Relive Pioneer Excitement or Manifest Destiny To Civilize People or “Heathens” (Racial Superiority of Anglo Saxons - Humanitarian)

Information in Packet That Supports Imperialism Page 2 - US Imperialism Map Page 3 - Alfred Mahan and Coaling Stations and Colonies Information (extra reading) Page 7 - The White Mans Burden

Arguments Against American Expansion Of Imperialism (Anti-Imperialism) Too Expensive! (It is) Anti/Un-American (denies freedoms and rights) Isn’t that the reason why the USA sought for their independence? Too Many Problems at Home Think about the Progressive reforms we just studied! Show America Becomes a World Power Video (Unitedstreaming on hard drive) – start to 4:24 (Japan)

Information in Packet That Does Not Support Imperialism Page 6 – Quotes

Video Clip America Becomes a World Power (beginning to 4:24) Show America Becomes a World Power Video (Unitedstreaming on hard drive) – start to 4:24 (Japan)

White Man’s Burden and Quotes (pp. 6-7) Review and discuss documents related to Imperialism and Ethnocentrism Show America Becomes a World Power Video (Unitedstreaming on hard drive) – start to 4:24 (Japan)

http://digitalcollections. nypl http://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/9400421e-c06c-4fc1-e040-e00a18065ca1 Caption at the bottom of cartoon The Cares of a Growing Family Seen Through the Bee’s prophescopic scoopograph. Notes Sign on the box: Soap / Good Morning Have you used it? Left to right small people: Porto Rico / unknown on couple, but appears related to the Philippines / Cuba

Note Sheet for Key Areas Related to Imperialism for the US Japan (and Midway Islands) Alaska Hawaii China

Japan (1854 )

Connection with Japan Commodore Matthew Perry (and a very young U.S. Navy) established trade relations with Japan in 1854 We need a coaling station in the East Used Gunboat Diplomacy! America Becomes a World Power Video (Unitedstreaming on hard drive) – 4:24 (Japan) to 6:13 (Alaska)

Midway Islands (1867)

Midway Islands Using the idea of Manifest Destiny, The Midway Islands were annexed (joined/added to the USA) in 1867.

Alaska (1867)

Alaska is purchased in 1867 Secretary of State William H. Seward agreed to purchase Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million. (that’s only about 2 cents an acre!) At the time, critics thought Seward was crazy and called the deal "Seward's folly."

Hawaii (1898)

Hawaii

No Specific Closer - Thursday, 5/07 Researching Alaska and Hawaii 36

Friday, 5/08 In your opinion, is Imperialism a good idea or a bad idea for the United States?

Alaska (1867)

Delaware!

Was it worth it?? Major discoveries of gold were found in the 1880s and 1890s. These discoveries brought attention and people to Alaska. Today, petroleum transported across the state through a pipeline is Alaska's richest mineral resource. America Becomes a World Power Video (Unitedstreaming on hard drive) – 6:13 (Alaska) to 7:54 (Hawaii)

Hawaii (1898)

What about Hawaii? Until the late 1890s, Hawaii is ruled by a monarch. American Sugar and Pineapple Planters on the island become very wealthy and powerful…

Pineapple Plants

How did America become Involved in Imperialism?, cont. Queen Liliuokalani is removed from power by American military force under pressure from businessmen (including Sanford Dole – the pineapple guy…) Hawaii is annexed in 1898. America Becomes a World Power Video (Unitedstreaming on hard drive) –7:54 (Hawaii) to 10:01 (SpAm)

America Becomes a World Power Video (Unitedstreaming on hard drive) –7:54 (Hawaii) to 10:01 (SpAm)

China (1898)

Although China had it’s own ruler, it was weak and controlled by other nations. “Spheres of Influence” for other countries limited trade between the U.S. and China

Open Door Policy – benefits the USA In the fall of 1898, President McKinley and Secretary of State John Hay force an "open door" policy on the nations that control China. The policy would allow all trading nations access to the Chinese markets. America Becomes a World Power Video (Unitedstreaming on hard drive) – 20:17 (China) to either 23:45 (Foreign Policy – if time is short) or to end and include foreign policy wrap-up.

What About Today? According to National Geographic article, “Last Colonies” (June 2008) http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/geopedia/Last_Colonies#Last%20Colonies Almost half a century after the United Nations called for independence for all colonies, the organization lists 16 places – with 1.2 million people – that are still ruled by foreign powers. These are only the “non-self governing territories” designated by the United Nations.

Last Colonies Colony Colonial Power American Samoa Anguilla (Caribbean) Bermuda British Virgin Islands Cayman Islands Falkland Islands Gibraltar Guam Monterserrat (Caribbean) United States of America United Kingdom

Last Colonies, cont. Colony Colonial Power New Caledonia Pitcairn Islands (Pacific) St. Helena Tokelau Turks and Caicos Islands US Virgin Islands Western Sahara (formerly Spanish Sahara) France United Kingdom New Zealand United States of America Morocco (Spain before 1975)

No Specific Closer - Friday, 5/08 Pro/Anti-Annexation of Alaska and Hawaii Posters 57

Monday, 5/11 Please drop-off your warm-up/closer sheet from last week and your Pro/Anti-Imperialism poster for Hawaii or Alaska. Pick-up this week’s warm-up closer sheet and the worksheet called, “The Important Thing About . . . “ Complete that worksheet (by filling in the blanks) for . . . IMPERIALISM