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Think about the map of American Expansionism we created. How does America’s position in the Pacific Ocean change the power and trade opportunities for America?
BELLRINGER:
Today, I will learn . . .What was the Economic impact of American Expansionism?
I have learned it when I can . . .Explaining the significant events that were critical to moving the U.S. into the position of a world power.
CORNELL NOTES:INSTRUCTIONAL STATEMENTS
How does America’s position in the Pacific create power and trade opportunities for the United States?
(Yes, this was the bellringer question. If you answered it, you most likely answered in simplistic form. Congrats. Now we will answer the question more concretely.)
ESSENTIAL QUESTION
ChinaSpheres of Influence
Areas in which each foreign country had sole rights to trade and invest in China (which was weak, political).
European Nations and Japan took advantage of Chinese weakness.
By 1899, many European countries and Japan had economic interests in China.
The U.S. wanted to trade with China.
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China
Open Door PolicySec. St. John Hay sent letter to other
countries.Called for China remain independent;
ports to remain open.No special trading rights.Other countries agreed.
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China
Boxer RebellionSecret society started rebellion (1900).Foreign troops fought against the
rebels, or Boxers.Sec. St. John Hay and British leaders
persuaded European nations not to use the Boxer Rebellion as an excuse to partition China.
China
JapanIn 1853, Commodore
Matthew Perry arrived in Japan.
Forced Isolationist Japan to open to commerce.
JapanJapan realized must
adopt Western ways or be conquered.
Scholars were sent abroad to study and within 50 years Japan was an industrial power.
Japanese Imperialism
• Sino-Japanese war with china in 1894-1895
• Russo-Japanese war with Russia in 1904-1905
JAPAN ENTERS THE WORLD STAGE AS AN INDUSTRIAL/IMPERIALIST POWER
Areas controlled by Japan in 1906 are shown in purple Japan’s modern warship
Japan
Treaty of Portsmouth (1906)Ended the Russian-
Japanese WarRoosevelt received the
Nobel Peace Prize
Bellringer / Review QuestionWhat is the theory behind the Sherman Antitrust Act?
A. If a company has competition, it cannot raise rates at will leaving customers with no alternatives for purchases.
B. If a company loses the trust of customers, it can fail without government help.
C. If a company has an unfair trade advantage, it will reduce rates so customers will not go to the competition.
D. All of these are theories behind the Sherman Antitrust act.
Write the question and your answer choice in full. Be prepared to change your answer if it is wrong.
Today, I will learn . . .What was the impact of physical and human
geographic factors on the Panama Canal? What were the economic effects of the
Spanish-American War?I have learned it when I can . . .
Explaining the significant events that were critical to moving the U.S. into the position of a world power.
Cornell Notes:Instructional Statements
How does America’s position in the Pacific create power and trade opportunities for the United States?
Essential Question
U.S. Caribbean Interests
U.S. needed to keep foreign powers out of
the Caribbean to keep it secure.
A canal in Central America was
necessary to create easier access between the Atlantic and Pacific
oceans.
Caribbean region was a valuable market for American goods and
investment, especially agricultural goods.
Congress passed a resolution before the Spanish-American war NOT to annex Cuba.
Platt Amendment – Cuba an American “protectorate”
Cuba
Pres. Roosevelt negotiated with Colombia to build the canal, Columbia refused.
Negotiated with Panamanian rebels.Once Panama independent, signed
treaty to build Panama Canal Zone.
Panama Canal Zone
Ten years to complete; 1904 – 1914Geography – different elevations
Created series of locks designed by engineers to address this issue
Building the Panama Canal - Challenges
Dr. Walter Reedmosquitoes spread yellow fever.
Dr. William Gorgas (U.S. Army)discovered how to reduce the spread of
yellow feverdrained swamps, cut down vegetation,
treated standing water with oil to prevent mosquito breeding
Building the Panama Canal - Challenges
Human Factors
U.S. supported Panama Revolt.
U.S. caused division of Colombia caused tension in the region.
Jimmy Carter returns the Canal Zone to Panama in 1999.
Canal Zone is a 48 mile international waterway.
The canal saves about 8,000 miles off the route from Atlantic to Pacific Ocean.
Panama Canal – Geographic Impact
Physical FactorsCopy all!
Panama Canal
Panama Canal
Roosevelt CorollaryTook Monroe Doctrine,
(U.S. would not allow European influence in Western Hemisphere), once step further.
Now, U.S. was giving itself the right to intervene in Latin American countries to protect U.S. business interests.
President Roosevelt's Big Stick Diplomacy
President Theodore Roosevelt
Encouraged American investment in the Caribbean.
In 1911, sent U.S. Marines to collect debts in Latin America to countries struggling to repay American loansNicaragua
President Taft’s Dollar Diplomacy
President William Howard Taft
Sent troops to Haiti, Nicaragua, and the Dominican Republic to protect American interests
Purchased the Virgin Islands – expanding colonial empire
Sent General John J. Pershing to lead an American Expeditionary Force to Mexico to put down rebel troops led by Pancho Villa
President Wilson’s Watchful Waiting
President Woodrow Wilson