November 16th-20th

Monday- Forum post leaders shared their topics

Connor finished presenting.

  • Roosevelt and Taft both ran
  • Fought with each other instead of Wilson
  • Wilson didn't interfere
  • Wilson was eventually elected president 
  • Republicans votes were split

Mr. Bruns presented on chapter 10

Chapter 10-

Section one- Imperialism and America

Section 2- The Spanish American War

Section 3- Acquiring new lands

Section 4- America as a world power

Key Terms-

Diplomacy- A compromise to stop fighting 

Imperialism- Using a countries power through diplomacy

Militarism- Country ruled by military

Nationalism- Pride and loyalty for country

Sphere of influence- A country or area where a bigger country has control or influence over a smaller country or area. 

Protectorate- Country that protects or has control over a smaller country. 

Arbitration- Solving a problem between two parties solved by a third party- Not in a court

Tuesday- Continue notes above

  • Old Diplomacy- How the United States used to have relations with countries throughout the world (About 1776-1900)
    • We didn't deal with other countries
    • Did not want to be dragged into foreign issues
    • Waited for events to occur before acting 
    • We didn't have a strong military 
  • New Diplomacy
    • Going out and conquering territory to create an empire
    • Alfred Mahan, Henry Cabot Lodge, Teddy Roosevelt 
    • Strong military
    • We intervened in other country's affair
    • Monroe Doctrine
      • Statement to Europe to stay out of Western Hemisphere 
    • Strong Nationalism 

Wednesday- Mr. Bruns continues presenting on chapter 10. 

Chapter 10.1-

  • Imperialism became very common with the major powers of the world
    • Japan
    • Turkey
    • France
    • Austria
    • Italy 
    • Russia
    • Germany
    • U.S.
    • England
  • Why did the US and other countries look to imperialism?
    • Brings military power and prestige to your country
    • Naval bases and refueling stations 
    • Natural resources as well as opening new markets to sell your goods
    • Belief in cultural superiority- White Man's Burden

Thursday- Work on Alaska presentation

Friday- Present Alaska and Hawaii

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