Today is intro day to Chapter 10. We have been focused on domestic issues (inside the US), now we will focus on foreign policies. America claims an empire. Tues- finished with the intro, started assigned blog discussion last 7 minutes worked on forum Wed- we lost our class Hoch said we were a zoo We talked about the (mini) test tomorrow more people presented, I presented. Test tomorrow! Study! Oct 16- talked about shaking hands, and about being average. Reduce distractions.
Driving Idea: Describe US Foreign Policy in the late 1800's and early 1900's and be able to give examples.
*Old vs. New Diplomacy
Old diplomacy Nonintervention- did not intervene in foreign affairs, especially Europe's the US rubs some countries the wrong way we kept to ourselves Isolationist- the US acted alone in foreign affairs as compared to working with other nations Passive and Reactive- the US waited for events to occur and then acted weak army and navy
New Diplomacy imperialistic- going out and conquering territory to create an empire Stronger army and navy Interventionist- especially in Central and South America
*Main powers in the late 1800's- Great Britain, Germany, France, Austria-Hungary, Italy, Russia, United States, Ottoman Empire (Turkey), Japan
US purchase of Alaska - 1867 War with Britain, Russia wanted to sell it offered it to US and Britain they worked together to get a deal, Civil War broke out so put Alaska on hold Congress didn't want to pass it because they didn't think it was a good idea. Polar Bear Garden- thought stupid, thought it was only ice and safe haven for polar bears barely passed by one vote $7.2 million- 2 cents an acre Bought Alaska from Russia who didn't want it anymore wasn't officially a state until 1959
US taking of Hawaii - They had Queen Lily (She did not want a war, wanted to keep Hawaii for Hawaiians.) 1893 bought sugar from them, but we had a tariff on them People in Hawaii were some Americans that had moved to make money. Sugar was under priced in America, Hawaii mad and wanted to overthrow the queen in Hawaii. Over threw the queen and annexed (Officially becomes a part of a country) their territory Grover Cleveland was upset about Hawaii, was against it and unannex Hawaii, but stayed American territory. We forced our way into Hawaii. 1959 became state after Alaska good example of imperialism for America
Spanish-American War- Cubans wanted independence from Spain. Spain was a dwindling empire, had the Philippines, Guam, Cuba. United States wanted Cuba because it was close off the coast. 1854 tried to buy it from Spain. Spain rather would see Cuba sunk then given to the US. Jose Marti- Cuban Nationalist wanted freedom knew the power of the US Knew they needed the help from Americans started ruining crops, made it look like Spain was destroying American property. It was Cubans
-Causes - (Little reason: Cubans wanted freedom, we pitied them.) Yellow Journalism(Press)- blow the story out of proportion Joseph Pulitzer vs. William Randolph Hearst fought to see who could create the bigger story. They over exaggerated, stretched the truth, played with people's emotions, made the people want to fight against Spain. de Lome Letter- Enrique Dupay de Lome letter insulted President McKinley. **Biggest Reason- sinking of the USS Maine was sent down to Cuba and had a lot of gunpowder. It exploded, everyone blamed Spain bombing the Maine
-battles/famous people involved - The Rough Riders (see Assigned Blog #2)
-Results/Treaty - America won the war Lasted 3 months, under 3000 people died Marked the end of the Spanish Empire US established power by controlling the islands in the Pacific Treaty of Paris- 1898 Brought an official end to the war Spain gave Cuba independence (kind of) US got control of the Philippines ($20 million) Guam and Puerto Rico Became an empire because of the new territories The Army was not ready to fight this war, but the Navy was excellent! Only 385 battle deaths-2500 died due to disease
US Control of Puerto Rico -
US Control of Cuba -
US Control of Philippines -
Open Door Policy in China -
Boxer Rebellion in China -
Teddy Roosevelt's Nobel Peace Prize -
Getting control and building Panama Canal -
Roosevelt Corollary and Monroe Doctrine -
Big Stick Diplomacy--"Speak softly and carry a big stick" -
Taft's Dollar Diplomacy -
Wilson's Missionary Diplomacy -
US issues with Mexico -
For the Assigned Blog #2: 2 pictures, 2 sources, own thoughts, enough information
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