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Unit 11
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Imperialism
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IndustrialismMediaCompetitionNavy American attitude
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Pre-1880s: Hawaii is used as a rest stop on the way to Asia 1880s: Americans establish plantations and begin to dominate the Hawaiian economy US Navy establishes a base at Pearl Harbor
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1891: Queen Lilioukalani of Hawaii proposes removing rights of non- native Hawaiians…why? 1893: Americans lead a revolution and take control American businessman Sanford Dole becomes President 1898: Congress makes Hawaii a territory
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Spanish- American War 1898 Cuban Revolt Maine De Lome letter Yellow Journalism
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Spain had controlled the Philippines since 1565 What motives did the US have in acquiring the Philippines?
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1898: May: George Dewey defeats the Spanish Fleet at Manila Aug: American and Filipino troops take mainland under the leadership of Emilio Aguinaldo
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U.S. faced many challenges Lack of equipment Ill-prepared military June: U.S. set up a naval blockade July: Rough Riders defeat Spanish at San Juan Hill led by Teddy Roosevelt U.S. Navy destroys Spanish fleet American troops invade Puerto Rico
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U.S. took control of Puerto Rico, Guam, and Philippines as territories Cuba becomes independent Teddy Roosevelt becomes a hero and chosen as VP under McKinley
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1898: Puerto Rico is brought under American “protection” Puerto Rican reaction was mixed 1900: Foracker Act denies rights and citizenship of Puerto Ricans Angers Puerto Ricans 1917: Congress grants rights of governance and citizenship to Puerto Rico
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American military provided health and sanitation services to Cubans 1901:America issues Platt Amendment U.S. reserved the right to intervene in Cuba U.S. could buy/lease land for naval stations in Cuba
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Cuba becomes a protectorate of U.S. American businesses invest heavily in sugar, mining, and tobacco U.S. sets up a naval base at Guantanamo Bay U.S. backed Cuban leaders causes decades of political corruption in Cuba
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1899: Emilio Aguinaldo leads a revolt for Philippines independence Americans were forced to resort to oppressive means of control 1902: U.S. regains control and rebuilds schools, roads, hospitals, etc.
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Political movement aimed at: Protecting social welfare Promote moral reform Create economic reform Improve efficiency in all things
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Progressivism
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Improve urban life: Housing; infrastructure; sanitation reforms Care for immigrants Limit child labor Women’s suffrage Prohibition YMCA & Salvation Army
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Main issue: Prohibition and women’s suffrage What’s the connection between the two issues? Began w/ the Temperance movement in 1870s Invaded many saloon’s to protest alcohol consumption
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Aimed at: Creating a balance between economic classes Improving working conditions & wages Leaders: Eugene V. Debs Muckrakers…Ida Tarbell
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Improve productivity leads to: Shorter work day Better pay Increased sense of self-worth Ex: Ford’s assembly line Increased productivity Increased desire to work “$5 a day contracts” Who is really benefitting from this?
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Roosevelt (1901-1909) Taft (1909-1913) Wilson (1913-1921)
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1901: McKinley is assassinated… V.P. Roosevelt becomes the youngest president A “larger than life” character Outdoor lover Describe how these characteristics will impact his presidency.
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Focuses on the people…wanted to give them a Square Deal Believed the government was responsible for national welfare Settled employer/employee disputes that threatened public welfare Became a Trustbuster Supported the creation of the FDA and National Parks
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Intellectual & Religious President of Princeton U. Elected because Roosevelt and Taft split the Republican party in 1912 election Describe how these characteristics will impact his presidency.
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Wanted to give people a New Freedom from the chains of big business Supported the Clayton Antitrust Act Supported unions and workers’ ability to strike Created the FTC to watch over big business Increased the federal budget (1916) $761 million (1918) $3.6 billion Created Federal Reserve system
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Workers Child labor 1910: 2 million children in factories 1920: 1 million Received workers’ compensation Shortened the work day from 16 hrs to 8-10 Economy Lessened the gap between classes Broke down monopolies De-regulated industries 16 th amendment (1913)
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Government More responsive to citizens Referendums Recalls on officials Initiatives 17 th Amendment (1913) Women Increased education Increased political involvement Ex: Susan B. Anthony 18 th Amendment 1919 19 th amendment 1920
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