Name: Class Period: Guided Reading and Analysis: Becoming a World Power, 1865-1917 Amsco Chapter 20 Reading Assignment: Ch. 21 AMSCO Purpose: This guide is intended to provide a space for you to record your notes as you read as well as providing a space and structure for reflection and analysis to combine the new knowledge garnered from the reading and your Historical Thinking Skills. If thoroughly and thoughtfully completed this guide is worth 10 bonus points on the Chapter Reading Quiz. Directions: 1. Pre-view Flip through the chapter noting titles and subtitles. 2. Question- Read the prompts and questions in the guide before deeper reading 3. Read Read the chapter and take notes Highlighting Key people and events. 4. Summarize and Analyze consider and answer the questions critically Key Concepts for Period 7 Key Concept 7.1: Growth expanded opportunity, while economic instability led to new efforts to reform U.S. society and its economic system Key Concept 7.2: Innovations in communications and technology contributed to the growth of mass culture, while significant changes occurred in internal and international migration patterns. Key Concept 7.3: Global conflicts over resources, territories and ideologies renewed debates over the nation s values and its role in the world, while simultaneously propelling the United States into a dominant international military, political, cultural and economic position. Period Overview: Overview Please explain how this Period represents and turning point. Alternate View Please explain how the Alternate View offers a different turning point.
Please read AMSCO pp. 409-410. Seward, Alaska and the French in Mexico In what ways is Seward s purchase of Alaska similar to Jefferson s purchase of Louisiana? Seward s record as Secretary of State As a new nation under the Constitution in 1789 and continuing through 1867, the United States began a During the Civil War.. policy of expansion yet determined to stay out of foreign affairs. Territorial expansion Considering the efforts of the French in Mexico, how well respected were early US foreign policy declarations and what might account for such a response by, specifically, the European powers? You can t always get what you want - The French in Mexico The French and Napoleon III How does the United States acquisition of Alaska signal a change in how or why the United States would fulfill its Manifest Destiny? The U.S. and Seward The Purchase of Alaska Why did the Russians sell? How much for Seward s Icebox? Please read AMSCO pp. 410-412 To what degree did the United States foreign policy at the turn of the century reflect the social and reform philosophies The New Imperialism (Why now?) International Darwinism The industrialization of the nation during the Gilded Age created a need for foreign entanglements in order to secure raw being applied at home? Imperialism materials and markets. What were other powerful industrialized nations doing? Why should the US follow suit?
Support for New Imperialism in the US Which was more influential in determining US foreign policy missionaries, politicians or military leaders? Missionaries The Reverend Josiah Strong Securing the position of the United States in world affairs became increasingly important after the Civil War. Christianizing and civilizing the less fortunate. How does the United States pursuit of The New Imperialism at this time reflect the position set forth in Turner s Frontier Thesis? Politicians Naval Powers Capt. Alfred Thayer Mahan New Steel Ships Island Acquisitions Why was the United States able/willing to enforce the Monroe Doctrine more vigorously after during the late 19 th century? What, if anything, had changed? Popular Press Increasing circulation The impact Latin America Blaine and the Pan-American Conference The United States became involved in international affairs during the Gilded Age in an effort to secure the premise of the Monroe Doctrine. Cleveland, Olney and the Monroe Doctrine The issue The United States position The outcome
Please read AMSCO Ch. 20 pp. 412-416 Was a clash with Spain inevitable, considering the Monroe Doctrine, the proximity of Cuba and a history of interest in acquiring Cuba among US leaders? Please explain The Spanish-American War Causes of the War The Spanish-American War launched the United States into position as a World Military and Economic power player. your answer. Cuban Revolt: Yellow Press: DeLome Letter (1898): Considering the Causes of War was the Spanish- American War about territory, markets or something else entirely? Please explain your answer? Why did many Americans, including the Secretary of State John Hay, have seen the Spanish-American War as a Splendid little war? Sinking of the Maine: McKinley s War Message: Teller Amendment: Fighting the War The Philippines Invasion of Cuba Annexation of Hawaii In the 1890s a number of economic and political forces sparked a spectacular burst of imperialistic expansionism for the United States that culminated in the Spanish- American War- a war that began over freeing Cuba and ended with the highly controversial acquisition of the Philippines and other territories.
Why were so many Americans troubled by the the Constitution follow [ing] the flag in the aftermath of the Spanish- American War? What do such controversies indicate about the understanding and application of American democratic principles at the turn of the century? Sugar, Settlers and Dole Pineapple (1893) Presidential opposition Impact of the war Controversy over the Treaty of Peace Terms of the treaty The Philippine Question The American public divided Ideas about national identity were profoundly affected by the United States involvement in the Spanish-American War. Outraging the people of the Philippines How did the results of the 1900 election reflect the popularity of the War with Spain and the American public s enthusiasm for the United States new role as a World Power? Other Results of the War The Anti-Imperialist League: The Insular Cases: How did the war and its outcome affect the political career of Theodore Roosevelt? Cuba and the Platt Amendment: Terms of U.S. troop withdrawal The Election of 1900 Recognition of U.S. Power
Explain the role (s) of each in the Spanish American War: Theodore Roosevelt- Commodore Dewey- Please Read AMSCO pp. 416-417 Use Hay s diplomatic successes to explain the greater significance of the Spanish-American War. Open Door Policy in China Secretary of State, John Hay Spheres of Influence: Why did the United States desire an Open Door? With the acquisition of Guam and the Philippines at the end of the Spanish- American War, the United States began to focus increasingly on securing access to markets in Asia and the Pacific. The Boxer Rebellion (1900): Hay s Second Round of Notes
Please read AMSCO Ch. 21 pp. 417-423 Theodore Roosevelt s Big-Stick Policy: Briefly describe the nature of Theodore Roosevelt s Big Stick Policy. In the long run, were Theodore Roosevelt s decisive and often aggressive foreign policy actions more beneficial or damaging to American interests? Please justify your answer with specific support. The Panama Canal The Hay-Pauncefote Treaty: Revolution in Panama I took the Canal Zone and let Congress debate. Building the Canal A tale of Two Colonels With the acquisition of Guam and the Philippines at the end of the Spanish- American War, the United States began to focus increasingly on securing access to markets in Asia and the Pacific. Attempting to soothe hurt feelings in Latin America: The Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine Why did a Canal through Nicaragua or Panama become a priority for furthering and protecting American military and economic interests after the turn of the century? East Asia Increasing tensions between the newest imperialist powers in the Pacific, japan and the united States. Russo-Japanese War: Gentlemen s Agreement : Great White Fleet:
In what ways did the United States foreign policy interests and negotiations in Asia and the Pacific change after the turn of the century? Do Theodore Roosevelt s legacy and accomplishments as a peace maker justify his foreign policy approach? Please explain your answer. To what extent did each of these United States Presidents (T.R., Taft and Wilson) foreign policy approaches reflect their approaches to domestic policy? Theodore Roosevelt- Root-Takahira Agreement (1908): Peace Efforts The 1906 Nobel Peace Prize: The Algeciras Conference: The Second International Peace Conference at the Hague in 1907: William Howard Taft and Dollar Diplomacy Dollar Diplomacy Railroads in China: Intervention in Nicaragua The Lodge Corollary Woodrow Wilson and Foreign Affairs Wilson s Moral Diplomacy With the acquisition of Guam and the Philippines at the end of the Spanish- American War, the United States began to focus increasingly on securing access to markets in Asia and the Pacific. The United States foreign policy in Latin America and the Caribbean became increasingly tied to economic interests versus national security concerns at the turn of the 20 th century. Taft- The Philippines and the Jones Act (1916) Wilson- Puerto Rico:
The Panama Canal: To what extent did Wilson s actions in Mexico indicate a blind spot with regard to his commitment to democracy and anticolonialism? Conciliation Treaties as a commitment to the ideals of democracy and peace: Military intervention under Wilson Interventions in the Caribbean The Tampico Incident: Was American Imperialism/ Expansionism economically motivated or were there other more influential factors? Please explain your answer. The ABC powers intervene: Pancho Villa and the U.S. Expeditionary Force: Border Raids from Mexico: Wilson s Response: The Result(s)