1. Do Now In a few words or images describe… What role does the US play in the world?

2. In what early address to the nation did an important political leader plead for our country to “Remain neutral in overseas affairs”? George Washington’s Farewell Address HINT:

3. In your own minds, reflect on the following: How do you think our country has changed from 1776 until now? What parts of our history has shaped our position in the world?

4. The White Fleet US ships that toured the World between 1907-1909 As a neighboring nation what would seeing this image make you feel?

5. BECOMING A WORLD POWER Having considered the changes our country has gone through, what events specifically brought us to our position as a world power? Responses:

6. Seward’s Folly Midway/ Somoa Hawaii China Japan

7. Alaska Samoa (divided by US and Germany) American planters gain power Hawaii China Japan Goes from isolated to world power. EXPANSION IN THE PACIFIC Perry visits Japan US purchases From Russia for 7.2 m US annexes Hawaii (forced by foreign planters) US helps put down Boxer Rebellion and urges Open Door policy

8. Leading up to World War I: I.Countries needed raw materials Industrial nations took natural resources from territories in Africa and Asia, then sell them back their finished products II.Racism Europeans felt a need to spread their religion and culture thinking others were uncivilized III.Competition When a European country colonized a nation, they closed off markets to other countries The policy of powerful countries seeking to control the economic and political affairs of weaker countries or regions.

10. Washington urged Americans to stay out of international affairs…have we done this? Did our choices as a country have a positive or negative affect on our position in the world? R E F L E C T