U.S. History Work Packet Checklist: U.S. Imperialism

Name: ____________________________________ Date Due: ______________ Period: _______

Learning Targets:Analyze the major factors which led to American imperialism. Explain the motivation for the United States to acquire new territories. Examine the causes of the Spanish-American War.Examine the course of the Spanish-American War.Examine the results of the Spanish-American War.Analyze the reasons for the United States involvement in building the Panama Canal, and the major challenges associated with its construction.

Directions: Organize and put in order the following items to be turned in by the due date above. (One letter grade off each item for every day late.) Staple all items below in order with this packet checklist as a cover sheet before the due date and have it ready to be turned in on the day of the Unit Test at the start of class.

Grading Rubric Checklist:Items Score of 1 (50% or less) Score of 2 (50%-95%) Score of 3 (100%)

Video: Imperialism by Hip Hughes History https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9f3HIxr8qhQ

Listing & Survey of Major Concepts

Less than half of major concepts listed

Half of more of major concepts listed

All major concepts listed

100 points

Video: “America Becomes a World Power” by Media Rich Learninghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgYdlFI1NM8&index=1&list=PLSpK2JkpW2wQ0GMsTWo7Mxd5vD8yPwOgo

Video Quiz after video.

Less than half answered Partially completed but more than half answered

All questions answered

100 points

Video: Spanish American War for Dummies by Hip Hughes History https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Lj0nMjuBn4

Listing & Survey of Major Concepts

Less than half of major concepts listed

Half of more of major concepts listed

All major concepts listed

100 points

Video: PBS Crucible of Empire: The Spanish American Warhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8g8NpQsmxj4&list=PLiOfak_NP_cFtCewotXyu214seUjFNrr8

Less than half answered Partially completed but more than half answered

All questions answered

100 points

Homework by Day:Monday – Word Search & Term IDTuesday – Yellow Journalism ResearchWednesday – “Remember the Maine”Thursday-Sunday – Take Home Test on U.S. Imperialism and the Spanish American War

Missing two or more homework assignments.

Missing one homework assignment.

Homework completed daily and turned in the next day.

Video: Imperialism by Hip Hughes History https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9f3HIxr8qhQ

Listing & Survey of Major Concepts

Instructions: While watching the video list as many of the concepts below as a preview of the lesson as possible with only one showing in class.

Video: “America becomes a World Power” by Media Rich Learning

Instructions: Take notes on each of the following terms below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgYdlFI1NM8&index=1&list=PLSpK2JkpW2wQ0GMsTWo7Mxd5vD8yPwOgo

In your own words, what is American Imperialism/Expansionism?

Three reasons for American Expansionism in the late 1900’s?

Meaning of “White Man’s Burden”

Anti-imperialism

Three Expansionist Events:

Commodore Perry in Japan & Gun Boat Diplomacy

Purchase of Alaska & Seward’s Folly (Icebox)

Annexation of Hawaii & Queen Liliuokalani

Alfred T. Mahan’s book “The Influence of Sea Power upon History” advocacy on the U.S.

1. U.S. Naval Fleet-2. Caribbean Naval Bases-3. Panama Canal-4. Pacific Possessions-

Spanish Possessions

1. Cuba and Puerto Rico in the Atlantic2. Philippines and Guam in the Pacific

Cuban Rebel Jose Marti’s Call for Cuban Independence & Actions

William Randolph Hearst & Joseph Pulitzer Yellow Journalism’s Purpose

Reporter Peter Fredrick Remington’s Role in the War

USS Maine’s Rallying Cry “Remember the Maine”

Spanish-American War in Cuba

Spanish-American War in the Philippines & Guam

Emilio Aguinaldo’s Role as a Filipino Rebel

Teddy Roosevelt’s Rough Riders Conquer of San Juan Hill

“Splendid Little War” OR “Distasteful War” Which do you think accurately portrays the Spanish American War? Why?

Anti-imperialist argument about the Spanish American War

Mark Twain’s Quote about Two Americas

U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision of Incorporation of Puerto Rico & Un-Incorporation of Philippines

Congress’s Platt Amendment

John Hay’s China’s Open Door Policy

China’s Addiction

“Spheres of Influence”

How were U.S. Businesses helped by the Open Door Policy?

“Fists of Righteous Harmony” OR the Boxers & The Boxer’s Rebellion

Three Philosophies of American Foreign Policy

Republican 1900-1908 Teddy Roosevelt’s “Big Stick Policy”

“Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick” -

“The Great White Fleet”

Isthmus of Panama and the Panama Canal

Monroe Doctrine

Corollary to Monroe Doctrine

Republican 1908-1912 William Howard Taft’s “Dollar Diplomacy”

Encouragement of Investment and Business Opportunities in Central America

Democrat 1912-1918 Woodrow Wilson’s “Moral Diplomacy”

Defense of U.S. Economic Interests in the Western Hemisphere

U.S. Protectorates

Mexican Revolution and Support of Democratic Elections

Poncho Villa

U.S. Imperialism OR U.S. Defender of Freedom? What are your thoughts about these two quotes? Which one do you feel is more appropriate? Why?

VIDEO QUIZ “America Becomes a World Power”

Directions: Read the following statements and mark “T” or “F” in the blank for true or false.

__1. The factors supporting United States expansionism were economic interests, desire for military strength and belief in the “White Man’s Burden”.__2. After the Civil War, the United States adopted an policy of isolationism.__3. Vietnam was believed to be an ideal location for United States ships to refuel. True False__4. The Queen of Hawaii had to surrender the throne, so the United States could make the land its own territory.__5. Alaska was given to the United States as a gift form Russia.__6. Establishing refueling ports in the Atlantic Ocean was key to the United States expansionist strategy.__7. The explosion of the battleship U.S.S. Maine was a major factor contributing to the declaration of war against Spain.__8. The United States sought to guarantee equal trading rights in an “Open Door” policy with Cuba.__9. Members of the Fists of Righteous Harmony, the Boxers, were fighting to preserve foreign influence in China.__10. President Roosevelt sent new warships, known as the Great White Fleet, on a world tour as a show of naval strength.

Video: Spanish American War for Dummies by Hip Hughes History https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Lj0nMjuBn4

Listing & Survey of Major Concepts

Instructions: While watching the video list as many of the concepts below as a preview of the lesson as possible with only one showing in class.

PBS Crucible of Empire: The Spanish American War

Act I – The Only Recourse

1. List 4 of the new inventions or products that were displayed at the World’s Columbian Exposition in 1893.

2. List some of the nations involved with the “New Imperialism” of the 1890s.

3. What export from Cuba made the island important to the Spanish empire?

4. When did the Cubans begin to rebel against Spain? Why?

5. Who was Maximo Gomez?

6. What is the name of the Cuban revolutionary movement? Their flag is on the right.

7. Who was Jose Marti? What did he want to achieve in Cuba?

8. Why was Marti’s death important to the Cuba Libre movement?

9. Why was General Weyler and what did he do?

10. What was the name of William Randolph Hearst’s newspaper?

11. Describe President William McKinley’s position about going to war with Spain.

12. How did Theodore Roosevelt’s (Assistant Secretary of the Navy) position about war with Spain differ from McKinley?

13. Alfred Mahan argued for a new Navy for the United States. Why did he think the new navy was important?

14. What imperial nation owned the Philippines?

15. How many newspapers did President McKinley read per day?

16. Who were Emilio Aguinaldo and the Katipunan?

17. Describe the effect created by Yellow Journalism in the case

of Cuban girl Evangelina Cisneros.

18. Why was the U.S.S. Maine sent to Havana Harbor in Cuba?

19. What happened to the U.S.S. Maine in February 1898?

20. How did America respond?

Act II – They Are Our Redeemers

21. How many U.S. sailors were killed during the capture of Manila Bay?

Another flag of the Katipunan different from the one in the film.

22. Where were many of the Spanish-American War movies filmed?

23. How many volunteers signed up when President McKinley called for 200,000 volunteers?

24. After Theodore Roosevelt Resigned as Assistant Secretary of the navy what military group did he join?

25. In what ways were American volunteer soldiers unprepared for war in Cuba?

26. What common tropical disease was a danger to U.S. troops?

27. Why were many African Americans opposed to participating in the war against Spain?

28. Why was the arrival of African-American troops in Tampa Florida controversial?

29. Why did Roosevelt’s “Rough Riders” became an infantry regiment while heading to Cuba?

30. Who was “Rain in the Face” and “Texas”?

31. What structure protected Spanish soldiers at El Caney?

32. What hill did the “Rough Riders” actually attack near the San Juan Heights?

33. What was special about the U.S. 9th and 10th Cavalry regiments?

34. In your opinion was Roosevelt rude to the black soldiers?

35. What was ironic about the name of the last Spanish Ship sunk during the war in Cuba?

36. How many U.S. Troops died of disease in Cuba?

37. Was the amount of death from disease greater than or less than the men who died in combat?

38. Explain why it was significant that the United States flag replaced the Spanish flag in Cuba and not the flag of Cuba Libre.

39. Were Filipino soldiers happy about having U.S. soldiers aid them in their fight against the Spanish?

Act III – One Man and All Our Institutions

40. How many Filipino soldiers were in the battle of Manila?

41. Why were Aguinaldo and his followers upset at the surrender of the Spanish in the Philippines?

42. How many Filipinos were at the peace negotiations in Paris?

43. How many Cubans were there?

44. What happened to the Spanish Empire after signing the Treaty of Paris which ended the Spanish-American War?

45. Describe the negotiations in the U.S. Congress over the Treaty of Paris. What are the two main opinions being expressed?

a.

b.

46. Why did the Filipinos rebel against American soldiers that

had helped them defeat the Spanish?

47. Did Americans believe the Filipino Insurrection would be a long war against them? Why or why not?

48. What methods to Americans use to improve life in Cuba and prevent a rebellion there?a.b.c.

49. What would the Teller Amendment have done?

50. Were all Americans in favor of becoming an empire by annexing the Philippines?

51. Describe guerilla war tactics as used by Filipinos against American soldiers.

52. Why did American soldiers call Filipinos “Indians”?

53. For what reasons were Theodore Roosevelt nominated for Vice-President in 1900?

54. Who was re-elected President of the United States in 1900?

55. The Platt Amendment to the Cuban Constitution made Cuba a ________________________ of the United States?

56. How was that different than the Teller Amendment?

57. What happened to Emilio Aguinaldo?

58. How was President McKinley assassinated?

59. Who became the new President of the United States?

60. When did the Filipino “insurgents” finally end their guerilla war against the U.S.?

61. The Philippines became a United States colony. When did it finally get its own independence?

62. When the United States military withdrew from Havana Cuba in 1902 what military responsibilities did it keep?

63. Did the U.S. military ever have to go back to Cuba?

64. When did Cuba finally receive complete independence?

65. What happened to the U.S.S. Maine in 1911?

66. Where is the Maine now?

Word Search & Term ID

Directions: In each statement below, fill in the names that best complete the statement. Then, find and circle the last names hidden in the puzzle. Names are hidden vertically, horizontally and diagonally. It might be best to complete the word search first and then fill in the blanks below.

THIS PERSON…

1. … wanted to open trade with Japan. ____________________________________

2. … worked for Cuban Independence. ____________________________________

3. … was a “Rough Riders” ________________________________________________

4. … tried to resolve turmoil in China. ____________________________________

5.…created an administration based on “moral diplomacy”. __________________

6.…declared the United States at war against Spain. ________________________

7. …suggested the “Open Door” policy. ____________________________________

8. …surrenders the throne for the United Stated to claim territory. __________________

9. …opposed the annexation of Hawaii. ____________________________________

10. …supported expanding U.S. military strength. ______________________________

11. …created the policy named “dollar diplomacy”. ______________________________

12. …declared the Philippines independent. ____________________________________

13. …overthrew the Queen of Hawaii to claim U.S. territory. __________________

14. …rebelled against the United States as it tried to take over Mexico._______________

15. …saw the value of the Alaskan territory. ____________________________________

Yellow Journalism Research & Opinion

Direction: Yellow Journalism was used during the Spanish-American War to influence public opinion in the United States. Research and collect headlines from modern newspapers and magazines. Headlines should be collected from both journals and tabloid papers. Complete the chart below and discuss as a class the effects it has on everyone. (Minimum one article! Extra points for more than one on loose leaf paper.)

Title of

Headline

Tabloid or

How might it

How does it

Magazine/Paper

Journal article

influence

compare with

people’s

other headlines?

opinions?

Yellow JournalismThe Spanish-American War is often referred to as the first "media war." During the 1890s, journalism that sensationalizedóand sometimes even manufacturedódramatic events was a powerful force that helped propel the United States into war with Spain. Led by newspaper owners William Randolph Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer, journalism of the 1890s used melodrama, romance, and hyperbole to sell millions of newspapers--a style that became known as yellow journalism.

The term yellow journalism came from a popular New York World comic called "Hogan's Alley," which featured a yellow-dressed character named the "the yellow kid." Determined to compete with Pulitzer's World in every way, rival New York Journal owner William Randolph Hearst copied Pulitzer's sensationalist style and even hired "Hogan's Alley" artist R.F. Outcault away from the World. In response, Pulitzer commissioned another cartoonist to create a second yellow kid. Soon, the sensationalist press of the 1890s became a competition between the "yellow kids," and the journalistic style was coined "yellow journalism."

Yellow journals like the New York Journal   and the New York World relied on sensationalist headlines to sell newspapers. William Randolph Hearst understood that a war with Cuba would not only sell his papers, but also move him into a position of national prominence. From Cuba, Hearst's star reporters wrote stories designed to tug at the heartstrings of Americans. Horrific tales described the situation in Cuba--female prisoners, executions, valiant rebels fighting, and starving women and children figured in many of the stories that filled the newspapers. But it was the sinking of the battleship Maine in Havana Harbor that gave Hearst his big story--war. After the sinking of the Maine, the Hearst newspapers, with no evidence, unequivocally blamed the Spanish, and soon U.S. public opinion demanded intervention.

Today, historians point to the Spanish-American War as the first press-driven war. Although it may be an exaggeration to claim that Hearst and the other yellow journalists started the war, it is fair to say that the press fueled the public's passion for war. Without sensational headlines and stories about Cuban affairs, the mood for Cuban intervention may have been very different. At the dawn of the twentieth century, the United States emerged as a world power, and the U.S. press proved its influence.

Before the Spanish American War began in 1897, Journalist Peter Remington was sent to cover the Cuban Revolution against Spain and the possibility of U.S. intervention by William Randolph Hearst the owner of The San Francisco Examiner who was in competition for newspaper circulation against Joseph Pulitzer of the New York World newspaper. He reported back to Hearst “Everything is quiet. There will be no war. I wish to return home.” Reportedly, Hearst replied “You send the pictures. I will furnish the war.” What do you think Hearst meant by his quote? How might media today “spin” news make the public believe in sensational journalism? Do you agree with this type of journalism? Why or why not?__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Remember the MAINE Research & Hypothesis

Directions: In 1898, the United States press reported that a Spanish mine was responsible for the explosion of the U.S.S. Maine. Later, other theories emerged that held that the cause of the explosion was actually unknown. Research the Internet and other resources to find alternative theories for the cause of the explosion. Write a summary of each cause you find and site the source along with it. After collecting at least two possibilities, create your own hypothesis.

Possible Reason for the Explosion of the Maine #1

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Source you used for research: _______________________________________________________________

Possible Reason for the Explosion of the Maine #2

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Source you used for research: _______________________________________________________________

What is your hypothesis of what happened to the Maine? Why?

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What role did “Yellow Journalism” play in the sinking of the Maine and the start of the Spanish American War?

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