Chapter7Lesson1

The United States and the World : The United States and the World Chapter 7 Lesson 1


Building an Empire : Building an Empire Leader in industry and agriculture U.S. wanted to stretch its borders New land would offer more raw materials for factories The time seemed right for the U.S. to become a world power!


Alaska : Alaska Bought from Russia for $7.2 million Two cents an acre Many Americans thought it was foolish Called it “The Polar Bear Garden” 1896 Gold was discovered New wealth to America Natural resources: fish, timber, coal, copper


The Hawaiian Islands : The Hawaiian Islands Ruled by Polynesian kings and queens American Christian missionaries Cattle ranches and sugar plantations By 1870’s missionaries and plantation owners controlled much of Hawaiian land and trade Americans made the king and later Queen Liliuokalani give up their rule Annexed in 1898….The 50th State


War With Spain…Here we go Again! : War With Spain…Here we go Again! Accused us of imperialism or empire building. America supported Cubans’ fight for independence from Spain President William McKinley sent the battleship Maine to Havana, Cuba Maine exploded killing more than 200 sailors Wasn’t clear why, but United States blamed Spain “Remember the Maine!” April 25,1898 – U.S. declared war on Spain


Spanish-American War : Spanish-American War Navy was sent to the Philippine Islands Destroyed the Spanish fleet Many volunteered to fight – army grew to 274,000 Theodore Roosevelt, an assistant secretary of the Navy Quit that job so he could FIGHT!


Roosevelt’s Rough Riders : Roosevelt’s Rough Riders Mostly cowboys and college athletes Battle of San Juan Hill Siege of Santiago Siege: an attack that lasts for a long time. Won and signed an armistice: an agreement to stop fighting a war Spanish-American war lasted less than 4 months.


Short War….But Many Died : Short War….But Many Died Over 5000 soldiers died Most died from diseases such as malaria and yellow fever. Made the U.S. a world power Spain gave the U.S. control of Cuba, Guam, the Philippine Islands, and Puerto Rico CUBA became an independent country in 1901 Philippine Islands became independent in 1946. Guam and Puerto Rico are still owned by U.S.


Theodore Roosevelt : Theodore Roosevelt Popular after the war Elected governor of New York Two years later: Vice President under William McKinley Sept. 6, 1901 – President McKinley was shot in Buffalo, NY and died 8 days later Roosevelt became PRESIDENT


Roosevelt – Man of Action : Roosevelt – Man of Action Believed U.S. should show off its power to make positive change around the world Helped work out a peace deal between Russia and Japan 1st American to win the Nobel Peace Prize Sent a “the Great White Fleet” on a worldwide cruise to show off our power


The Panama Canal : The Panama Canal Roosevelt’s goal to build a canal across Panama Link the Atlantic and Pacific oceans Cut across an isthmus: a narrow strip of land that connects two larger land areas 1902 Congress voted to build the canal – but it belonged to Columbia Offered Columbia $10 million – they said NO!


The Panama Canal : The Panama Canal


Work on the Canal Begins : Work on the Canal Begins Began work in 1904 Took 10 years to complete and $380 million dollars! In 1906 President Roosevelt visited the canal site – was the first time a President had left the U.S. while in office Canal officially opened on August 15, 1914