Imperialism - stronger nations taking control over weaker areas for some reason.
Main reasons include:
1. For military purposes (ports for Navy)
2. For trade (to get raw materials to make things and to sell goods)
3. For religious reasons (spread Christianity)
4. To compete with other major countries around the world
Main reasons include:
1. For military purposes (ports for Navy)
2. For trade (to get raw materials to make things and to sell goods)
3. For religious reasons (spread Christianity)
4. To compete with other major countries around the world
The Main Objective of Chapter 10 is for students to understand how the U.S. moved into the role of a global power by the early 20th century.
By the end of this chapter, students should be able to:
1. Explain what imperialism means.
2. Describe the key factors that led the U.S. to become more interested in imperialism.
3. Describe how the U.S. acquired the territories of Alaska and Hawaii.
4. Explain the main reason for conflict between natives and Spain on the island of Cuba and understand how public opinion was evenly divided in the U.S. about what our country should do.
5. Identify events that escalated the conflict and shifted public opinion in the U.S. to be in favor of getting involved in a war against the Spanish.
6. Trace the course of the Spanish-American War and know the main results.
7. Describe U.S. involvement in Cuba after the war and explain the long term effects.
8. Identify causes and effects of the Philippine-American War.
9. Explain the purpose of the Open Door Policy in China.
10. Explain how Teddy Roosevelt's foreign policy promoted American power around the world.
11. Explain the U.S. role in constructing the Panama Canal.
12. Describe how Woodrow Wilson's foreign policy ensured U.S. dominance in Mexico and other Latin American countries.
Chapter 10 Tentative Schedule
Friday, September 24 - Imperialism Vocab (sub)
Monday, September 27 - Notes: America Becomes a World Power
Tuesday, September 28 - Causes of the Spanish American War
Wednesday, September 29 - continue Causes
Thursday, September 30 - Spanish American War Notes and Videos
Friday, October 1 - Acquiring Lands Guided Reading
Monday October 4- The Philippines and the US
Tuesday, October 5 - America AS a World Power Notes
Wednesday October 6 - Imperialism Review Guide and Crash Course
Thursday October 7 - Test