1. Focus Question: In addition to the Spanish-American War, what other imperialist actions did the US take around 1900?
DO NOW:
What would be a good title for this cartoon? What does the cartoon suggest about the attitude of the U.S. towards imperialism?

2. “Well, I Hardly Know Which To Take First”

4. The U.S. took over and annexed Hawaii in 1898, without needing to use major military force.

5. The Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine
Also known as “The Big Stick Policy”
Teddy Roosevelt said that the US would be the “policeman” in the Western Hemisphere

6. The US should speak softly and carry a big stick.

12. Interventions in Latin America The “Big Stick” policy
In addition to the Spanish-American War, what other imperialist actions did the US take around 1900?
Interventions in Latin America
The “Big Stick” policy
Annexation of Hawaii
Trade routes, military base
Built the Panama Canal
Trade, movement of military ships
US controlled canal
Why did the U.S. do these things? What were its goals?
O Natural resources/raw materials
O Protect business investments abroad
O New markets for products
O Military bases
O Control of trade routes