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George Washington said ““It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world”. Why?

UN, NATO, NAFTA, SEATA

I. Reasons for Imperialism – policy in which stronger nations extend their eco., pol., &/or mil. over weaker territories.

A. The Need for Markets & Materials –

1. Trade –

2. Raw Materials

3. Competition with Eur.

4. Industrial Rev.

B. Close of the Frontier

1. End of M.D. =

2. Growth =

C. Anglo-Saxon Superiority

1. White Man’s Burden

2. Social Darwinism

D. Example of Europe

E. Mahan and the American Navy

1. Nationalism

2. Ad. Alfred Thayer Mahan - need navy for

a. Protection

b. Defend shipping lanes

c. Refueling Stations

d. Canal across Isthmus

3. Influence –

a. Great White Fleet

b. USS Maine

c. Panama Canal

F. American Past

1. Manifest Destiny

2. Fought Against Colonialism

II. Early Possessions –

A. Alaska – 1867 from Russia – Sec. State Seward

B. Midway Island - TR

C. Samoa – War???

Hawaii • Who were main

players?

• What happened

• Results?

Spanish American War

• Who were main players?

• What happened

• Results?

Cuba, Puerto Rico, Philippines• Who were main players?

• What happened

• Results?

China Open Door • Who were main players?

• What happened

• Results?

Panama Canal• Who were main players?

• What happened

• Results?

Foreign Policy – paper 3 lines – Sim/Diff/Ex.??

• Who were main players?

• What happened?

• Results?

• What do the cartoons mean?

• The Roosevelt what??

• Taft’s ______ diplomacy

• Wilson’s ___ diplomacy

Mexico

• Who were main players?

• What happened

• Results?

• Which cartoon is correct?

US Today???

Is the US’s role overseas good or bad???

Essay Test

• Please look at the rubric

• Consider the discussions in class

• The grid should help with your essay