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Do now: Why did Captain Mahan favor expansion?

Aim: Did the U.S. act properly in its dealings with nations in the Pacific and Asia? 6.5. Do now: Why did Captain Mahan favor expansion?. Answer to do now. Our growth as a nation depends upon expansion

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Do now: Why did Captain Mahan favor expansion?

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  1. Aim: Did the U.S. act properly in its dealings with nations in the Pacific and Asia? 6.5 • Do now: • Why did Captain Mahan favor expansion?

  2. Answer to do now • Our growth as a nation depends upon expansion • We must expand to control the seas/ more military bases

  3. reminder You have hw tonight (review sheet) Next slide shows option for extra credit. It will be on the website later today. Multiple choice test is still scheduled for Thursday 2/11. Essay will be after Winter Break.

  4. Extra credit option (it will be on the website later today) View any 2 political cartoons in this link • A. Write the caption so I can identify which cartoon you are writing about. • B. Explain the cartoonists point of view in 2-3 sentences (What statement is he making?) • C. Explain whether you agree or disagree with his point of view. • http://ocw.mit.edu/ans7870/21f/21f.027/civilization_and_barbarism/cb_essay03.html

  5. Terms for today • Imperialism-the policy of extending the rule or authority of anempire or nation over foreign countries, or of acquiring and holding  colonies and dependencies. • Annexation-to add to your nation; incorporate land into a larger territory. • Hawaii was annexed by the United States.

  6. Terms for today • Sphere of influence – an area, often near seaport, where a nation has special trading privileges and controlled economic development. • European nations had a sphere of influence in China • Expansionism - the doctrine or practice of expandingthe economy or territory of a country

  7. More terms for today • Open Door Policy, John Hay, William Seward, Queen Liliuokalani, archipelago

  8. Context – setting the stage • By 1899, the United States was a major power in Asia. The U.S. was very interested in developing trade within the continent. By 1900, American exports to China had quadrupled.

  9. Why was the United States interested in territories in Asia and the Pacific? • View slides to help you answer this question

  10. European imperialism in pacific

  11. 1. Why was the United States interested in territories in Asia and the Pacific? • Desire for naval bases • Desire to control Pacific trade routes • Desire to become a world power • Desire to “civilize” or Christianize parts of the world • Desire to compete with Europe

  12. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpsmUCtsd2o http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpsmUCtsd2o 10 minutes video clip. How do you think the native Hawaiians felt about being ruled by the USA? http://www.eastconn.org/tah/1112LD1_AnnexationHawaiiLesson.pdf lesson plan

  13. Rich soil, warm climate, rainfall Missionaries converted them to Christianity Sugar planters did not want interference from Queen Queen Liliuokalani was forced to resign after U.S. marines landed in Hawaii. Was annexed, then territory, then state (1959) 2. Why did the U.S. want to annex Hawaii?

  14. Vast markets and resources Competition with Europeans and Japan (prestige/power) China was unable to resist the power of other nations to set up spheres of influence. Open Door Policyestablished so U.S. would have equal trading rights. Negotiated by US Secy of State, John Hay 3. Why did the U.S. want a sphere of influence in China?

  15. Review political cartoon on China (dragon)

  16. 4. Why was the U.S. also involved in other nations in the Pacific region? • A. Expansion of trade in Japan • Commodore Perry (1852) sent warships as a show of force to negotiate a treaty to open up Japanese ports to U.S. trade

  17. B. Annexation of the Philippines • As part of the Treaty of Paris 1898, the U.S. gained possession of Philippines (from Spain). • Caused much debate in U.S. • Filipino Revolt – 3 year battle resulting in thousands of deaths (20,00 Filipinos died and 4000 Americans died). • U.S. continued to control this archipelago until 1946 when we granted them independence. • Was it worth it??? • Why did we want the Philippines?

  18. Summary: Did the U.S. deal with these nations properly? • List the positive and negative views regarding U.S. imperialism in the early 20th century. Include at least three points supporting and three points disagreeing with this foreign policy. • THEN explain which side you agree with most.

  19. imperialism pro con

  20. Conclusion of imperialism part of unit • Question to consider • How has our foreign policy changed in the early 20th century? • Pros and cons

  21. The United States issued the Open Door policy (1899–1900) primarily to (1) bring democratic government to the Chinese people (2) secure equal trade opportunities in China (3) force China to change its immigration policies (4) use China as a stepping stone to trade with Japan

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