Imperialism and WWI

Imperialism and WWIUnit 3 Concept 2Foreign PolicyForeign Policy = the philosophy the U.S. uses when dealing with other countries around the world

Today we will discuss how and why the U.S. moved from a policy of Isolation Imperialism. Essentially not being involved with other countries to being heavily involved with them.Isolationism 1780- 1823Isolation = to separate oneself; the U.S. would not involve itself in foreign issues

Why?Surrounded by water = easy to doNot really strong enough to handle a war with other countriesNeeded to work on forming our own countryMonroe Doctrine 1823 - 1900Monroe Doctrine = The European Countries need to stay out of the Western Hemisphere.

Why?Afraid they would interfere with our trading with South AmericaAfraid it would lead to war (U.S. was weak after the Civil War)Imperialism 1900-1919Imperialism = strong countries take over weak countries for their resources and markets

Why should the U.S. do it?Most Industrialized nation in the world - - Need new marketsShow everyone in world we are no longer the baby country!!

U.S. Imperialism Started slowAlaska (1876) Buffer zone from Russians (afraid they would expand down to CA)

Hawaii Needed a rest stop for trade with Asia

Guam, Puerto Rico, and PhilippinesWon during the Spanish American WarSpanish American War EventsFirst 3 boxes = Causes of the War Tell what it is?How it caused the war?

Cuba and Philippines boxWrite 3 details about the fighting

SettlementWho got what?DiscussionDescribe ONE thing that caused the Spanish American War.What is Imperialism?What did the U.S. get from winning the Sp.-Amer. War?Americas New Foreign PolicyBig Stick PolicyCreated by Theodore RooseveltSpeak softly and carry a big stick

Using the PolicyPanama CanalRoosevelt CorollaryVenezuelaDominican RepublicChinaJapanAssignmentUsing your text (pp. 616-619) Identify the ProblemWhat issue was this country dealing with? Describe itHow did Roosevelt Deal with the IssueBig Stick? = Use force to get what they wantSpeak Softly? = Find a diplomatic Solution

Diplomacy = negotiating to solve an issue without forceBig Stick PolicyPanama CanalU.S. wants a Canal to move around the world faster. Columbia controls panama; would not allow a canal to be builtBig Stick- U.S. gave weapons and naval support to Panama Revolution. Then Purchased the canal from PanamaRoosevelt CorollarySouth American Countries were not paying debts to Europe. Big Stick and speak softly -Corollary states that if countries in the W. Hemisphere misbehave the U.S. has the right to go in and fix it.

Big Stick Policy cont.VenezuelaVenezuela refused to pay debts to Great Britain. G.B. blocked ports, which was seen as a violation to the Monroe DoctrineSpeak softly U.S. lead arbitration to work out a deal to end the disputeDominican RepublicDominican Republic refused to pay debts other foreign countries.Big Stick The U.S. stepped in and sent marines to collect taxes on customs and paid off the debts themselvesBig Stick Policy cont.China Open DoorEuropean countries set up spheres of influence. Territory in China in which the European country controlled trade. These countries blocked imports from other countries like the U.S.Speak softly- the U.S. requested and received and Open Door policy. Allowing other countries to trade with China as they pleasedJapanJapan started a war with Russian and defeated themSpeak Softly The U.S. helped create the Treaty of Portsmouth, which led to peace between the two countries. Roosevelt won the Nobel Peace Prize.WWIAmerican NeutralityLong Term Causes of WWIMilitarism Building up of ones military

Alliances two countries agreeing to support one another in times of war

Imperialism take over another territory for resources

Nationalism extreme pride in ones countrySequence of EventsAssassination of ArchdukeGermany agrees to help Austria HungaryA-H declares war on SerbiaFrance and Russia agree to support Serbia

Sequence of Events (cont)Germany declares war on Serbia, Russia, and Fr.

Germany attacks France (goes through Belgium)

Great Britain declares war

What about the U.S.Stay Neutral! Why?

Make money

Boost our economy

Other side of the world

America Divided (depending where they were from)

How did the U.S. Get Involved? The Lusitania Incident 1Is this a Primary or Secondary Source? Explain.Judging from the Picture what was the Lusitania?What happened to the Lusitania?How might this affect U.S. Neutrality?

Incident 2: Zimmerman TelegramAnswer the Discussion Questions in complete sentences

Creating your own Secondary SourcePresident Wilsons AddressRead the excerpts from Wilsons speech.Write your own secondary source about the speech in the form of a Newspaper ArticleTitleWhoWhatWhere WhyWhen April 2, 1917

Exit TicketExplain how primary and secondary sources compliment one another. (2-3 sentences)

In other words why do we need both of them.Warm-up: Put the following Progressive Reforms into Categories.National Reserve Act

Pure Food and Drug ActRecall

Building SafetyChild Labor Laws

Sherman Anti trust Act

Referendum

Direct Primary

Workers CompensationCh 21 Reading Quiz1. Which country did the U.S. support the most?2. How did U.S. citizens contribute to the War effort?3. Did the U.S. change its foreign policy after WWI?WWI Peace Talks

The Big 4David Lloyd George G.B.

Georges Clemenceau France

Emanuele Orlando Italy

Woodrow Wilson U.S.One Big QuestionWhy is the U.S. involved in the Peace Process?

U.S. goal = to insure no war like this will occur again (The war to end all wars). Did not want to punish the Central Powers.U.S. Peace Plan 14 PointsThere should be no secret alliances between countriesFreedom of the seas in peace and warThe reduction of trade barriers among nationsThe general reduction of armamentsThe adjustment of colonial claims in the interest of the inhabitants as well as of the colonial powersThe evacuation of Russian territory and a welcome for its government to the society of nationsThe restoration of Belgian territories in GermanyThe evacuation of all French territory, including Alsace-LorraineThe readjustment of Italian boundaries along clearly recognizable lines of nationalityIndependence for various national groups in Austria-HungaryThe restoration of the Balkan nations and free access to the sea for SerbiaProtection for minorities in Turkey and the free passage of the ships of all nations through the DardanellesIndependence for Poland, including access to the seaA league of nations to protect "mutual guarantees of political independence and territorial integrity to great and small nations alike."

Treaty of Versailles11 of the 14 points were includedSome Key additionsGermany had to pay $56 million in ReparationsGermany must reduce militaryGermany must admit guilt for the warGermany must give up all teritoryLeague of nations included

Discussion QuestionsDoes the treaty match up with our goals?

Do you agree with the actual Treaty? Should Germany be punished?

List of CasualtiesRussia = 9.1 millionGermany = 7.1 millionAustria-Hungary = 7.0 millionFrance = 6.1 millionGreat Britain = 3.1 millionItaly = 2.1 millionU.S. = 323,000Discussion QuestionsShould the U.S. have a part in the peace process now?

Does President Wilson have a right to be upset that not all of his 14 points were included?

Should the U.S. sign the Treaty? Become a member of the League of Nations?