1. America as a World Power
Chapter 7 p. 195

2. 7.1 Gains Territories Main Ideas:
US ended its policy of isolationism-belief that US should avoid interfering with other countries .
Hawaii became a US territory in 1898.
US sought trade with Japan and China
Key Terms & People:
imperialism, isolationism, William Seward, Liliuokalani,
Spheres of influence, Open Door Policy, Boxer
Rebellion

3. End of Isolationism (avoiding foreign involvement)
Shipping routes all over the world were protected by Navies of many countries which led to imperialism-building an empire by conquering other nations.
America expanded to keep economy strong and built a strong Navy to protect the interest of the US.
Sec of State, William Seward arranged purchase of Alaska from Russia-known as Seward’s Folly (joke) since many thought Alaska was a frozen wasteland.
Alaska became a source of valuable resources-fur, timber, minerals, and even gold.
US also purchased Midway-island half-way between Hawaii and Japan; also purchased half of Samoa.
Map p. 199

4. Hawaii & Queen Liliuokalani
US missionaries and sugarcane farmers visited the islands. Many purchased shipyards to export sugar.
Bayonet Constitution signed at gunpoint by Hawaiian king granted more power to planters. King died later and Queen took over.
Queen Liliuokalani attempted to return power to monarchy but planters revolted. American planters took over and formed new government.
Annexed to the US in 1898 as the 50th state.

5. Trade with Japan and China
US desired to trade for economic interest.
Japan was isolated so US attempted to befriend Japan with no success. Japan signed trade agreement when 7 warships appeared and US interests were explained.
Russia invaded China. Japan attacked Russians in China. US negotiated peace between Japan and Russian War after Japan had taken control over Korea and a Chinese port.
Germany, Great Britain, France, Japan and Russia took advantage of China’s weakness and split areas of the country..
Spheres of influence- areas where foreign nations controlled resources.

6. Open Door Policy Boxer Rebellion
ODP-policy states all nations should have equal access to China-produced by US Sec of State John Hay-made US intentions clear to others
Chinese citizens resented foreign involvement and started the Boxer Rebellion (due to closed fist symbols)
Boxers protested in Beijing killed foreigners over 2 months but were eventually defeated. China paid $333 million afterwards ($25 mil to US)
Open Door Policy remained in effect until WW2

7. 7.2 Spanish American War
Main Idea: US went to war with Spain. US gained territories in the Caribbean and Pacific.
Key Terms & People: yellow journalism, Teller Amendment, Emilio Aguinaldo, Anti-Imperialist League, Platt Amendment

8. Spanish American War
Newspapers printed exaggerated stories about Spain’s brutal control over Cuba (map). Yellow journalism is when news reports are exaggerated. Joseph Pulitzer published plenty of stories to support US in Cuba.
US sent USS Maine to Havana Harbor (Cuba) to protect American interests
The ship unexpectedly exploded and sank killing 266 US sailors. US immediately blamed Spain (no proof).
Congress approved war to remove Spain from Cuba
Teller Amendment-stated US had no interest in controlling Cuba - just protecting US interests
“Remember the Maine” was their battle cry

9. Philippines
As Americans were focused on Cuba, the US Navy freed the Philippine islands (map) from Spanish rule
Commodore George Dewey sailed into Manila Bay & destroyed 10 Spanish ships
Emilio Aguinaldo, a Filipino rebel helped the US Navy take control of Philippines.
However, US only annexed the islands which did not grant them US freedoms so Aguinaldo turned on US

10. Rough Riders in the Caribbean
Cuba is tropical and hot
Theodore Roosevelt led a volunteer group of men called the Rough Riders to fight Spain in Cuba
Major victory: San Juan Hill (Cuban Capital)
US destroyed all of Spain’s battleships
Spain’s leader, Santiago surrendered
Cuba became an independent country (still is today)
US also captured Puerto Rico & Guam from Spain with little effort

11. US Territories Gained
Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Guam became US territories
Anti-Imperialist League was a group that opposed territorial expansion-accused US of creating an empire
Platt Amendment limited Cuba’s right to make treaties and allowed the US to intervene in Cuban affairs - Cubans reluctantly agreed
US stayed involved in Cuban affairs until the 50’s and recently renewed a business relationship with Cuba (communist country)

12. 7.3 US & Latin America
Main Idea: US built the Panama Canal. T Roosevelt changed US policy toward Latin America. Presidents Taft and Wilson promoted US interests in Latin America.
Key Terms & People: Panama Canal, Roosevelt Corollary, dollar diplomacy, Mexican Revolution, John J Pershing, Francisco “Pancho” Villa
Where is Latin America? Central & South America
EX: Equador, Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Dominican Republic, Cuba, Puerto Rico... (33 countries)

13. The Panama Canal
Canal that separates an isthmus in Central America between Panama and Columbia (map)
Goals: link the Pacific to the Atlantic Ocean; decreasing travel by 8000 miles
Columbia would not agree to allow US to build canal so Roosevelt supported Panama in a revolt against Columbia-freed Panama from Columbian rule-then Panama agreed to US building canal
Many workers died of disease and accidents constructing the canal
US paid Panama $10M + $250,000 annually for 99 years for a 10 mile wide strip of land (open 1914)
Was it worth it? Picture p. 212

14. Latin America Policy (laws/rules)
“Speak softly but carry a big stick.” -T Roosevelt
What does that mean?
US growing stronger with major influence in the world
President Monroe wrote the Monroe Doctrine- warned European nations not to interfere with W hemisphere
Roosevelt Corollary-an addition to the Monroe Doctrine that warned in cases of wrongdoing by Latin American countries-first international policing power- new role in W hemisphere for US
Analyze political cartoon p. 213

15. Dollar Diplomacy
DD is influencing governments through economic, not military, intervention - written by President Taft
“Substituting dollars for bullets” What does that mean?
President Wilson rejected DD- he believed US had a moral obligation to promote democracy & was willing to use military force to protect US interests
Mexican Revolution - citizens revolted against dictator
US had invested in Mexican land, mining, oil, and railways and were concerned Germany was sending weapons to rebels in Mexico.
John J Pershing & soldiers went to Mexico to capture rebel leader “Pancho” but failed. Many Mexicans fled due to the years of violence

16. Foreign Policy
Chart p. 215
US Presidents have opinions on how to interact with other countries…...
Washington’s Farewell-states US will NOT get involved in European issues
Monroe Doctrine-states US will defend interests in W hemisphere away from Europeans
Roosevelt Corollary-states US will watch and control W hemisphere like police
Taft’s Dollar Diplomacy-states US will use the dollar to help interests in Latin America
Wilson’s Democracy-states US will promote and protect democracy in the W hemisphere

17. TEST TIME Review p. 219-220 You can read the chapters at home
Study Vocab and Main Ideas
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