America’s Rise to World Power, 1890-1930 - rev for 2011-12 BLANKS

The Story of How America became a World POWER, 1890-1930: 

The Story of How America became a World POWER, 1890-1930 US History since 1865 Unit 5: America’s rise as a world power

How did America become the world’s strongest country?: 

How did America become the world’s strongest country? America became a world leader in _________. America acquired an __________. America helped Britain and France win World War I against ___________. In the 1920s American __________ and American life appealed to people everywhere.

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1. America became a world leader in industry.

1. America became a world leader in industry.: 

1. America became a world leader in industry. STEEL: In 1890, the US passed ________ as world’s largest producer of steel (see graph) AUTOMOBILES: More than 5 million cars were produced per year in late 1920s – lead to growth of highways and other industries OIL: Standard Oil (_______________company) controlled the production and sale of oil in the US (next slide) Production of steel, 1875-1900

As a result….: 

As a result…. Industries needed __________ workers from other countries ____________to sell the things they made Workers needed food from…everywhere When a country expands its influence over other countries, it is called… Imperialism

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2. America built an empire

Why did America want an empire?: 

Why did America want an empire? _____________ . It wanted coal, sugar, and ports for its ships. Power . It wanted to be as __________as other empires. At this time, countries thought “sea power” led to national greatness. National __________ . Americans thought they were better than others. They thought they had a “mission” to “civilize” other people.

2. IMPERIALISM: America expanded beyond its borders.: 

2. IMPERIALISM: America expanded beyond its borders. After expanding to the Pacific Ocean, America began to expand around the world. Here are some reasons why American wanted to get land in other places. In 1867, America bought ________ from Russia. Alaska had natural resources (fish) and mineral resources (gold). _____________ , an independent country, was taken over in 1898. Hawaii was used for sugar planting. People migrated from Japan to work there. Many other Pacific islands were taken over by the US as naval bases (places to keep the navy’s ships): Samoa , Wake Island , Midway , and the ______________ .

The Spanish-American War: 

The Spanish-American War In the 1800s American businesses owned ____________cane plantations in Cuba, a Spanish colony. In the 1890s Americans supported Cubans in their long struggle for _________________from Spain. Pres. McKinley sent the battleship __________________ to Havana (Cuba) as a show of force in support of the Cuban rebels against Spain. On February 15, 1898 the Maine blew up, killing everyone aboard. Most Americans thought the Spanish blew up the ship. It was actually an accident, but America used the explosion as an excuse to start a war.

Explosion of the U.S.S. Maine, Havana, Cuba, February 15, 1898: 

Explosion of the U.S.S. Maine, Havana, Cuba, February 15, 1898

Events of 1898: 

Events of 1898 American ships destroyed Spain’s ships off __________. Theodore ___________ led soldiers against the Spanish in Cuba, winning a key victory at San Juan Hill. America’s __________, headed by Admiral Dewey, also destroyed Spain’s navy in the Philippines and took over the Philippines. America defeated the 500-year-old ____________Empire in a few months in 1898.

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The American Eagle Spreads its wings In the ______ trea ty of 1898, America took over Spain’s colonies of Guam, Philippines, and Puerto Rico. America also annexed (took over) __________. ________was briefly American but became independent in 1902.

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What does this cartoon say about how Uncle Sam changed between 1783 and 1899.

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3 . America helped win World War I

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Causes of the war: Nationalism: Proud ________ and empires in Europe wanted to expand their borders Militarism: Countries were too proud of their ____________ and navies. Like America, countries in Europe created ____________. The German and English empires fought with each other. Germany felt surrounded by enemies in the center of Europe.

America helped Britain and France win WWI: 

America helped Britain and France win WWI World War I broke out in _________in 1914. It lasted until 1918. It was the deadliest war in history. America sided with the Britain, France, and Russia against Germany. In 1917, neither side was winning. x X – The Western Front in northern France. That’s where American soldiers fought in WWI

World War I: Why did America fight?: 

World War I: Why did America fight? In 1915 a ___________ submarine sunk the British ocean liner, Lusitania , thinking it had supplies for Britain. Many Americans were on the ship. In 1916, Germany was defeating __________, so Britain and France wanted America to join the war against Germany. In early 1917 Germans began to use ________________________warfare without restriction. American ships were sunk by German subs. American President Woodrow ____________ was angry, so Congress declared war against Germany on April 6, 1917.

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Germany sank the Lusitania in 1915. More than 100 Americans were killed.

World War I: How America helped Britain and France win the war : 

World War I: How America helped Britain and France win the war America sent 10,000 soldiers a ________ by the summer of 1918. More than one __________American soldiers fought in France. America also supplied money and tanks. Thanks to America, Germany _________on November 11, 1918. Because of America’s role in winning the war, President Wilson took part in the discussions that ended the war: the Versailles ________Conference in Paris.

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4. America became a world leader in the 1920s

4. In the 1920s America had great influence on other countries.: 

4. In the 1920s America had great influence on other countries. America’s _________ led the world. Everyone loved American popular culture: jazz cars movie stars Babe Ruth Al Capone

American industry became even stronger in the 1920s: 

American industry became even stronger in the 1920s People enjoyed new _______. radios movies Q tips band-aids penicillin autos

Everyone loved American culture: 

Everyone loved American c ulture Peace and good _________jobs made it possible for ordinary Americans to make money and have more ________. As millions of _________ migrated to northern cities, jazz and __________ entered popular culture in the U.S. & world; in the North, they had more freedom The 19 th amendment of the Constitution gave ___________ the vote, and they began to enjoy much more freedom FIRSTs First Radio Station : 1920 Airplane trip across the Atlantic: 1927 ( Charles Lindbergh ) “Talking” movie: Jazz Singer , 1927 American sports superstar: Babe Ruth