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=__﻿Unit III: American Imperialism__=

=__Unit III Openers:__=
 * 1) ==__What is the role of the United States in the world today? -__ America has a very powerful military with high-tech weapons. the U.S. gets involved ina lot of affairs. The U.S. is fighting terriorism. Americans are huge consumers, so the other countries rely on the Americans to buy the product. America is a major world player politically, economiclly, and militarily.==
 * 2) ==**__What do you think its role should be? -__ I think Americas role should be we should help the countries that help us and that are our allies, but i think American should just ignore the other countries that dont help us or our enemys. America should help its on people before helping others though.**==
 * 3) ==__Where does the United States have troops in the world today? How many countries? What does this tell us about the role of America in the world? -__ As of 1998 there was over 200000 troops in 144 countries. The U.S. gets involved with in foreign affairs.==
 * 4) ==__How many countries have at least one McDonald's? What does this tell us about America's role in the world? -__ There is at least one McDonalds in 119 countires. American companies all over the world.==
 * 5) ==__What other information can help us understand America's role in the world? Research aspects that might help us get a better picture (trade info, U.S. deficit, owed $ to other countries, other U.S. businesses overseas, U.S. aid to other countries, etc)-__==




 * i think the Maine is the ship that is on the button and it probably sank so thats why its "Remember The Maine".
 * 1) The USS Maine was a battleship that was sunk in Havana Harbor and 266 brave mem were killed.
 * 2) The U.S. went to war with Spain in 1898.
 * 3) John Hay called it a "splendid little war" because it was a short war and America won.

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 * ==__What does imperialism mean?-__ When you extend ruling over to foreign countries.- building an empire expanding you power.==
 * ==__What are the main reasons that countries engage in imperialism?-__ natural resources- expanded trade oppurtunities.- compitition with other countries- global power.- military needs- new bases and places for supplies/ refueling. sugar, lumber. fruits, social darwinism,==
 * ==__Where has America practiced imperialism? Make a list of places.- below map:D__==
 * ==__Do you agree with the practice of imperialism?-__ No i do not a agree with imperialism because it takes away from other peoples powers and resources.==

=__America Involment__= Most of America's imperialist activity took place in the Pacific Islands and the Central American and Caribbean Regions.
 * __Cuba__- a lot of U.S. influence until the communists took over ( led by Fidel Castro)
 * __Santa Domingo__
 * __Venezuela__
 * __Chile__
 * __Hawiian Islands-__ became the 50th U.S. State.
 * __America Samoa__- still under U.S. control- but self goverened
 * __Johnston Islands__- uninhabited and out of use.
 * __Midway Islands__- not under U.S. control- mostly a wildlife refuge today.
 * __Wake Islands__- not under U.S control- mostly a wildlife refuge today.
 * __Guam__- still under U.S. control- important Navy & Air Force base.
 * __Philippnes Islands-__ became a U.S. territory for about 50 years after the S-A War.
 * __Puerto Rico__- continues to be a US territory- might become the 51st state someday!!!
 * __Panama-__ the Panama Canal- greatly shortened the distance from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.
 * __Honduras__
 * __Guatemala__
 * __Nicaragua__



=__Overview of the Spanish American War:__=
 * Both Cuba and Philippines wanted independence from Spain so they went to war
 * they didnt want Spain to control them
 * the Philippines sunk all 10 spanish battleships.
 * 5400 deaths from diseases fin Cuba.
 * America and Spain war was only 4 months long
 * John Hay says it was a "splendid little war" because US dominated so quickly.

Unit III ObjectivesBy the end of Unit III, I will be able to...
 * 1) Define imperialism and identify and describe the key motivations for its practice. ﻿ **Imperialism is when you extend ruler over to foreign countries.- Natural Resourses, expanded trade oppertunities, Global power, military needs, military bases, sugar, fruits, etc...**
 * 2) Explain the causes, course, and consequences of Spanish-American War. ﻿ **USS Maine exploded**
 * 3) Analyze the effects of "yellow journalism" on the events surrounding the S-A War. ** What is yellow Journalisnm **
 * 4) Discuss the reasons for and against the US acquisition of new lands. ** Hawaii- place to refuel, etc. when going across pacific **
 * 5) Complete thorough and thoughtful 2-column notes.** puttin nots in own words- working faster **
 * 6) Create a Google Map.
 * 7) Create a Google Presentation (powerpoint).

=Spanish-American War Video=


 * Mining industries were steadily rising in the U.S.
 * 300,000 were sent into concentration camps
 * People in cuba were fighting for their independence/freedom, because Spain controlled Cuba
 * They wanted their own land


 * Phillipines didnt want Spain to be in control( the wanted to be independent)
 * The U.S. and the Phillipines fought side by side to defeat Spain
 * 5,400 deaths and of that number
 * So about 5,000 deaths were from diseases.
 * U.S declared war on Spain.

=﻿Yellow Journalism=

The Fruits Of Imperialism ====You may use the word document above the cartoon or just copy and paste the cartoon into your notebook. THEN:==== ====1. __What do you see?__ Uncle Sam, apple tree, basket, apples in the tree, apples in the basket, the apples are labeled, wall, the apples in the tree say cuba, russia, philippines, and apples in the tree say texas, alaska, cali., luisiana, etc..., very large basket- america is growing large and wants more.- too big for him to carry- sombrero- mexico, central america, and south america====

2. __What do these different depictions mean?__
====3. __What is the cartoonist's POV?__ america is trying to expaned their land and gain more territory for their own, but maybe the basket might be getting to heavy for america to handle.====