Unit 6: The Age of Imperialism and World War I (1890 – 1918) Debating America’s New Role: Was Imperialism Good for America?

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Unit 6: The Age of Imperialism and World War I (1890 – 1918) Debating America’s New Role: Was Imperialism Good for America?

Pro-Imperialists Arguments We need a new frontier for investment New markets would help the economy Military bases around the world would make us stronger Spread Christianity Spread Democratic Ideals Make life better for colonial subjects (ie – Filipinos and Hawaiians – Social Darwinism) Copy Europeans

Anti-Imperialist Arguments Violated basic principles of U.S. government (D.O.I. and Bill of Rights) Encouraged Racism Would result in higher taxes and more debt We have enough problems at home Imperialism would lead to more conflicts and wars with other nations (see WW I!) We are not Europeans!

A. Explain the meaning of the caption, “Ten thousand miles from tip to tip.” B. Explain the artist’s views on imperialism by discussing two uses of symbolism in the cartoon. Support your interpretation of U.S. imperialism involving at least two of the islands shown on the map.