1. The U.S. becomes a world power
Unit III
The U.S. becomes a world power

2. “The U.S. becomes a World Power
Unit 4 Title Page
“The U.S. becomes a World Power
and
World War I”
(five symbols)

3. Unit 4 Objectives Identify major U.S. territorial acquisitions
Understand what imperialism is and why it happened
Understand the causes and effects of the Spanish-American War
Identify the reasons for U.S. entry into World War I
Analyze Wilson’s fourteen points and the Treaty of Versailles

4. Preview What direction are these people heading? Why?
What does the woman signify?
What does this image imply about the destiny of the United States?

5. Imperialism
Imperialism is the policy in which stronger nations extend their political, or military control over weaker territories
Manifest Destiny is the belief that God had pre- destined the United States for greatness

6. Early Manifest Destiny

7. Three factors fueled U.S. Imperialism
Desire for Military Strength
Thirst for New Markets
Belief in Cultural Superiority

8. Alaska – “Seward’s Ice Box”
Secretary of State William Seward arranged for U.S. to purchase Alaska from the Russians for $7.2 million (two cents an acre).
Alaska turned out to be a state rich in timber, minerals, and oil.

9. Hawaii U.S. built Pearl Harbor in 1887
American Sugar- Plantation owners represented 75% of Hawaiian wealth
Queen Liliuokalani overthrown in 1891
President William McKinley annexed Hawaii in 1898

10. Response
Do nations have the right to take land because they are more powerful? Why or why not?