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Spanish American War
Imperialism
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Imperialism
A stronger and larger nation taking political and
economic control of a weaker and smaller country
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Economic interests and public opinion often influence U.S.
involvement in internationals affairs. (US.II5.a)
What were the reasons for the Spanish American War?
- Protection of American business interests in Cuba
- American support of Cuban rebels to gain independence from Spain
- Rising tensions as a result of the sinking of the U.S.S. Main in Havana Harbor
- Exaggerated news reports of events (Yellow Journalism)
What were the results of the Spanish American War?
- U.S. emerges as a world power as a result of victory
over Spain in the Spanish American War
- Cuba gains independence from Spain
- The United States gained possession of the
Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico
What were Theodore Roosevelt’s foreign policies, and what were their impacts on the United States?
Roosevelt expanded the Monroe Doctrine as a way to prevent European involvement in the affairs of Caribbean and South American countries
The Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine
- Asserted the United States’ right to interfere in economic matters of nations in the Americas
- Claimed the United States’ right to exercise international police power
- Advocated “Big Stick Diplomacy”
Roosevelt built the Panama Canal “I took the isthmus, started the canal, and then left Congress – not to debate the canal, but to debate me….While the debate goes on, the canal does too, and they are welcome to debate me as long as they wish, provided that we can go on with the canal” Theodore Roosevelt
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Imperialism and the Spanish American War Anticipation Guide
What I thought before the unit
What I know after the unit
T F The United States emerged (came out) as a world power after the
Spanish American War. (USII.5a)
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T F The U.S. supported Spain during the Spanish American War. (USII.5a) T F
T F U.S. wanted their businesses protected in Cuba, which is a reason they
became involved in the war. (USII.5a)
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T F The U.S.S. Maine exploded and caused Cuba to declare war on Spain.
(USII.5a)
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T F Yellow journalism stories were printed in newspapers to help support
Cuba’s fight for independence. (USII.5a)
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T F At the end of the Spanish American War, Cuba became a colony of the
United States. (USII.5a)
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T F The United States purchased Alaska from Russia. (USII.5a) T F
T F The U.S. expanded their power to islands in the Pacific in the late
1800s. (USII.5a)
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T F The U.S. controlled Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines at the end
of the Spanish American War. (USII.5a)
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T F Theodore Roosevelt fought in the Spanish American War prior (before)
to becoming president of the U.S. (USII.5b)
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T F The Monroe Doctrine told European countries to stay out of the Eastern
Hemisphere. (USII.5b)
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T F The Roosevelt Corollary stated that the U.S. would allow European
countries to interfere in the Western Hemisphere. (USII.5b)
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T F Theodore Roosevelt coined the phrase “Big Stick Diplomacy.” (USII.5b) T F
T F The U.S. had a foreign policy that included helping Latin American
countries maintain their independence. (USII.5b)
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T F The construction of the Panama Canal was started by Theodore
Roosevelt. (USII.5b)
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Imperialism and the Spanish American War – Introduction
At the end of the Civil War, more and more Americans began moving west. These people
were putting the phrase “Manifest Destiny” into action. Once the U.S. expanded from the
Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean, many Americans suggested that the United States
continue expanding by moving outside of the their border. European countries were
expanding their power by colonizing parts of Africa and Asia, and many people in the
United States did not want to be left out of this time period of IMPERIALISM.
Pretend you are an influential person in the U.S. government. You are given the task of
creating a list of pros and cons about imperialism to share with the President of the
United States. Write your list below.
____ PROS (good) _______ CONS (bad)_______
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Spanish American War
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The United States Expands Its Power
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Imperialism
The U.S. wanted to expand their territory outside of the U.S. borders. This would allow them to find new natural resources , expand their trade , and show their power to the rest of the world.
The U.S. purchased Alaska from Russia.
The U.S. wanted control of islands in the Pacific for stopping points on the way to Asia, such as Hawaii.
Spanish American War
Causes:
- William Randolf Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer wrote stories about Cuba’s fight for independence. They exaggerated their stories – this is called yellow journalism.
- Americans felt sympathy for Cubans, who were fighting against Spain for their independence.
- The U.S. wanted to protect their businesses in Cuba, as well as become more powerful.
- The final straw that pushed the U.S. towards war with Spain was the sinking of the Maine.
Effects:
- The U.S. emerged as a world power.
- Cuba gained their independence and became an American protectorate.
- The U.S. gained possession of a. Guam b. Puerto Rico c. Philippines
The Spanish American War was fought in the year 1898.
The Spanish American War was fought in 2 places: Philippines and Cuba
Roosevelt Corollary
President Roosevelt wanted to make sure that European countries stayed out of the Western Hemisphere, so he added the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine.
President Roosevelt’s saying was “speak softly, but carry a big stick”, meaning that the U.S. would stay out of Latin American problems unless they needed to get involved.
President Roosevelt began the construction of the Panama Canal , which made the U.S.’s presence in Latin America well known.
