UNIT 3 Chapter 17 – Becoming a World Power

Section 1: The Pressure to Expand Section 2: The Spanish-American War Section 3: A New Foreign Policy Section 4: Debating America’s New Role Chapter 17: Becoming a World Power (1890–1915)

Presidents of the United States George Washington; Federalist (1788) George Washington; Federalist (1788) John Adams; Federalist (1796) John Adams; Federalist (1796) Thomas Jefferson (1800) Thomas Jefferson (1800) James Madison (1808) James Madison (1808) James Monroe (1816) James Monroe (1816) John Quincy Adams (1824) John Quincy Adams (1824) Andrew Jackson; Democrat (1828) Andrew Jackson; Democrat (1828) Martin Van Buren; Democrat (1836) Martin Van Buren; Democrat (1836) William Henry Harrison; Whig (1840) William Henry Harrison; Whig (1840) John Tyler; Whig (1841) John Tyler; Whig (1841) James K. Polk; Democrat (1844) James K. Polk; Democrat (1844) Zachary Taylor; Whig (1848) Zachary Taylor; Whig (1848) Millard Fillmore; Whig (1850) Millard Fillmore; Whig (1850) Franklin Pierce; Democrat (1852) Franklin Pierce; Democrat (1852) James Buchanan; Democrat (1856) James Buchanan; Democrat (1856) Abraham Lincoln; Republican (1860) Abraham Lincoln; Republican (1860) Andrew Johnson; Democrat (1865) Andrew Johnson; Democrat (1865) Ulysses S. Grant; Republican (1868) Ulysses S. Grant; Republican (1868) Rutherford B. Hayes; Republican (1876) Rutherford B. Hayes; Republican (1876) James Garfield; Republican (1880) James Garfield; Republican (1880) #21 - …  Chester A. Arthur; Republican (1881)  Grover Cleveland; Democrat (1884)  Benjamin Harrison; Republican (1888)  Grover Cleveland; Democrat (1892)  William McKinley; Republican (1896)  Theodore Roosevelt; Republican (1901)  William Howard Taft; Republican (1909)  Woodrow Wilson; Democrat (1913)

 CORE OBJECTIVE: Explain the causes and effects of imperialism. Objective 3.1: What factors led to the growth of imperialism around the world? Objective 3.1: What factors led to the growth of imperialism around the world?  THEME: America will look to expand its borders and influence

In the late 1800s, as European nations took over vast areas in Africa and Asia, American leaders looked to extend American influence abroad

  During the 1800s European nations began claiming foreign territory to strengthen their own nation.   This soon became a competition as nations wanted to gain wealth, power, resources, and land   Under imperialism, stronger nations attempt to create empires by dominating weaker nations.   The late 1800s marked the peak of European imperialism, with much of Africa and Asia under foreign domination.   The 1900s would see a major departure of the US policy of “isolation” to involvement in world affairs.

EXPANSION REASONS  ECONOMINC GROWTH: The U.S. needed new markets to sell goods. The U.S. needed new markets to sell goods.  AMERICAN SECURITY: Need naval bases to protect trade Need naval bases to protect trade An expanded navy with bases around the world would protect U.S. Interests. By 1900, the United States had one of the most powerful navies in the world. An expanded navy with bases around the world would protect U.S. Interests. By 1900, the United States had one of the most powerful navies in the world.  PRESERVING THE AMERICAN SPIRIT: Introduce Christianity, spread culture, explore frontier Introduce Christianity, spread culture, explore frontier Some leaders of the day believed that introducing Christianity and modern civilization to less developed nations around the world was a noble pursuit. Some leaders of the day believed that introducing Christianity and modern civilization to less developed nations around the world was a noble pursuit.

Link to Previous Knowledge Industrialism Industrialism↓ Businesses create large amounts of goods (Mass Production!) Businesses create large amounts of goods (Mass Production!)↓ Businesses have a surplus of goods, need to sell the extras so they can make a profit Businesses have a surplus of goods, need to sell the extras so they can make a profit↓ Surplus goods can be sold to foreign countries Surplus goods can be sold to foreign countries↓ Imperialism allows U.S. to sell goods cheaply to new customers Imperialism allows U.S. to sell goods cheaply to new customers

Cartoon- Europea n grab bag European nations colonizing--US needed to do the same or become an insignificant county……

EARLY U.S. IMPERIALISM MONROE DOCTRINE: (1820) T he U.S. declared itself neutral in European wars and warned other nations to stay out of the Western Hemisphere. MONROE DOCTRINE: (1820) T he U.S. declared itself neutral in European wars and warned other nations to stay out of the Western Hemisphere. Later, the doctrine was interpreted to mean a more active role to protect the interests of the United States. Later, the doctrine was interpreted to mean a more active role to protect the interests of the United States. EXAMPLES: EXAMPLES: SEWARD’S FOLLY: In 1867, Secretary of State William Seward bought Alaska from Russia. SEWARD’S FOLLY: In 1867, Secretary of State William Seward bought Alaska from Russia. U.S. annexes Midway Islands and becomes more involved with Hawaii U.S. annexes Midway Islands and becomes more involved with Hawaii The United Fruit Company invested and gained political influence in some Central American nations. These nations were called banana republics. (Minor Keith) The United Fruit Company invested and gained political influence in some Central American nations. These nations were called banana republics. (Minor Keith)

Literary Influences  Alfred T. Mahan (See Next Slide) The Influence of Sea Power Upon History The Influence of Sea Power Upon History Need a strong Navy to protect trade Need a strong Navy to protect trade  Frederick Jackson Turner “The Significance of the Frontier in American History” “The Significance of the Frontier in American History” His “frontier thesis” said expansion would restore the Pioneer Spirit His “frontier thesis” said expansion would restore the Pioneer Spirit Exploring the wilderness created our American identity (democracy & individualism) Exploring the wilderness created our American identity (democracy & individualism)

Military/Strategic Interests Alfred T. Mahan  The Influence of Sea Power on History:

American Imperialism— Assessment What is the Monroe Doctrine? A. A.declaration that the U.S. would be neutral in European wars and warned other nations to not interfere in the Western Hemisphere B. B.statement by William McKinley that declared war against Spain C. C.declaration by James Monroe that led to World War I D. D.statement that the U.S. would build the Panama Canal Expansionists, such as Frederick Jackson Turner and his “frontier thesis”, argued that a quest for empire A. A.Would turn into a military disaster. B. B.Would open Alaska to invasion by Russia. C. C.Would make the United States eventually rule over Europe. D. D.Would restore the country’s pioneer spirit.

American Imperialism— Assessment What is the Monroe Doctrine? A. A.declaration that the U.S. would be neutral in European wars and warned other nations to not interfere in the Western Hemisphere B. B.statement by William McKinley that declared war against Spain C. C.declaration by James Monroe that led to World War I D. D.statement that the U.S. would build the Panama Canal Expansionists, such as Frederick Jackson Turner and his “frontier thesis”, argued that a quest for empire A. A.Would turn into a military disaster. B. B.Would open Alaska to invasion by Russia. C. C.Would make the United States eventually rule over Europe. D. D.Would restore the country’s pioneer spirit.

IMPERIALISM OVERVIEW  CRASH COURSE st=PL8dPuuaLjXtMwmepBjTSG593eG7ObzO7s&inde x=29 st=PL8dPuuaLjXtMwmepBjTSG593eG7ObzO7s&inde x=29 st=PL8dPuuaLjXtMwmepBjTSG593eG7ObzO7s&inde x=29 st=PL8dPuuaLjXtMwmepBjTSG593eG7ObzO7s&inde x=29  Get out your exit tickets! Answer the 4 questions provided on your Tuesday bell work. Answer the 4 questions provided on your Tuesday bell work.