Day 1

Warm Up (5 Minutes)
What are some good things that U.S. does for other
countries?
Unit 4 Discussion (20 Minutes)
Start Chapter 22 Section 1 Reading Guide (25
Minutes)
Closing Question (5 Minutes)

Unit 4 Write and Share
Questions
Please write about the questions below for 2 minutes.
Then, we will share as a class.
1. Have you ever tried to persuade people to do something
they did not want to? What did you do? Were you
successful? (KEEP IT SCHOOL APPROPRIATE!)
2. Has anyone ever stolen something from you? How did it
make you feel? Did the person get away with it? How
did you react?
3. Do other people influence your decisions? How? What
do you do when you dont want to do what other people
want you to do?

Connection to Unit 4
Imperialism: The creation of large empires by
nations that exercise political and economic
control over weaker regions
The United States played two roles related to
these questions we discussed:
1. Taking over territories through military
intervention
2. Influencing other countries policies through
intimidation and economic manipulation

Key Terms, People, and
Events Overview
Theodore Roosevelt: Speak softly and carry
a big stick.
China and Japan
The Spanish-American War
The Panama Canal

Closing Questions
Why was the U.S. interested in more trade with other
countries?

Warm Up
Which state would you rather visit: Alaska or Hawaii?
Why?
Review Chapter 22 Section 1 Reading Guide
Notes: 2 New States
Puerto Rico Reading and Discussion
Closing Question
Day 2

1. Expansion of U.S. Territory
2. Increasing involvement in and
influence over politics in other
countries

Today, we are going to discuss the first
strategy.
2 Strategies that helped the
U.S. Became a World Power

Territory: A place
governed by and under
the protection of the U.S.
federal government, but
without the full rights and
protections of statehood
The U.S. currently has 16
territories, including
San Juan, Puerto Rico,
Guam, and The U.S.
Virgin Islands
How a Territory
Becomes a State

To become a state,
territories must petition
Congress for permission to
draft a state constitution
Then, Congress drafts a bill
called an enabling act
After that, 2/3 of The Senate
and the House of Reps must
vote to admit the state


How a Territory
Becomes a State
A 51 Star Flag

Alaska was explored and
colonized by Russia in the
1700s
Rich in natural resources
Lightly inhabited
Purchased from Russia in
1867
The U.S. was expanding
Westward
Russia did not have the
financial resources to
support major settlements

Alaskas Journey to
Statehood

After defeat in the Crimean War, Russia offered to sell
Alaska to the U.S. in 1859
Wanted to offset the power of Great Britain
The Civil War delayed the sale
Finally went through in 1867 for $7.2 Million
Equal to about $118 Million today
Many people thought it was a mistake and called the
purchase Sewards Folly after the Secretary of State
Its value was proven when gold was discovered in 1896,
and it also proved useful in World War II
Alaska became a state on January 3
rd
, 1959
Alaskas Journey to
Statehood

American trade with
Hawaii started in the 1790s
Missionaries arrived in the
1820s and established
schools and churches
American whaling
merchants also settled
there
Americans and Europeans
brought diseases that
devastated the population
Hawaii: Victory or
Tragedy?

In the 1830s, an American firm
introduced sugarcane
Planters and missionaries
bought land and established
huge sugar plantations
Immigrants from Japan, China,
and other Pacific islands came
to work in the fields
America took control of most
of the land and businesses
along with Hawaiian politics
Hawaii Continued

Tariff: A tax on imported goods
In 1885, a law was passed that allowed Hawaiian
sugarcane to enter the country without tariffs
Profits soared
In 1886, the U.S. acquired a naval base at Pearl Harbor
to renew the deal
1890s: The tariff deal was revoked and sales decreased
American planters faced ruin and wanted a new way
to get around tariffs
Hawaii Continued

Queen Liliuokalani wanted
Hawaiians to regain
economic control of their
islands
She took away the powers
of American sugar planters
They successfully revolted
in 1893
The queen left Hawaii and
the planters set up a
government
Hawaii Continued

In 1898, Congress approved the annexation of Hawaii
Annexation: The act of adding a territory to a country
It officially became a U.S. territory in 1900
As a U.S. territory, Hawaiian planters could trade with the
U.S. without tariffs
Most Hawaiians, especially natives, did not approve the
revolt against the Queen
A powerful, wealthy group of Americans and a few
Hawaiian allies lobbied for annexation
It was not democratically petitioned for by Hawaiians
Hawaii became a state in 1959
Hawaii Continued

Do you agree with the U.S. decision to
annex Hawaii? Why or why not?
Closing Question

Warm Up
Review: How did the U.S. treat Chinese and Japanese
immigrants in the early 1900s? Be specific.
U.S. Involvement in China and Japan Notes and
Video
Political Cartoon Analysis
Closing Question
Day 3

China and the Open
Door
In the late 1890s, European powers controlled
sections of China where they had special rights and
powers
Germany held Shangdong in east-central China
Great Britain and France held several provinces
Russia moved into Manchuria and other areas in
northern China

China and the Open
Door Continued
The U.S. did not want to be squeezed out of the
China Trade
John Jay proposed the Open Door Policy
Stated that each foreign nation could trade freely in
other nations spheres of influence
Other countries did not see a reason to accept it

China and the Open
Door Continued
The Boxer Rebellion: A violent uprising against
foreign devils in China
Organized by a secret martial-arts society known as
The Boxers
After two months of rebellion, foreign troops
defeated the boxers

Boxer Rebellion Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4QdEKjEg88
Why were the Chinese distrustful of foreigners?
Why did the Boxers believe they would be
successful?

China and the Open
Door Continued
After the rebellion, Jay proposed a second Open
Door Policy that stressed the importance of
maintaining Chinese independence
Other foreign powers responded
They also forced China to sign new trade treaties to
make up for the rebellions damage

Japan
Japan wanted to expand its power in Asia
It clashed with Russia and the United States and
ignored the Open Door Policy


The Russo-Japanese War
Occurred in the early 1900s when Japan clashed
with Russia over natural-resource rich
Manchuria
Japan started the war when it attacked a Russian
Fleet in 1904
In September 1905, japan And Russia signed a
treaty at a meeting hosted by President
Roosevelt
Recognized Japanese control of Korea and called
for Japan to halt its expansion

Japan Continued
Japan emerged as the strongest naval power in the
Pacific, challenging the U.S.
Relations between the U.S. and Japan deteriorated
During the Russo-Japanese war, immigration from
Japan to the U.S. had increased
Anti-Asian resentment grew
Tension led to the Gentlemens Agreement in which
Japan agreed to limit emigration

Japan Continued
In 1907, Roosevelt sent the Great White Fleet on a
cruise around the world to show off Americas navy
16 Battleships
Took 2 years
Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick

Closing Question
Do you think the U.S. should have gotten involved
in Japan and China? Why or why not?

Warm Up
Why do you think the U.S. wanted to expand its power and
influence in the early 1900s?
Review: Hawaii, Alaska, Japan, China
Explosion of the Maine Lesson
RAFT Writing
Closing Question

Day 4
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Reading Questions
1. What events led up to the Spanish-American War?
2. What territories did the United States acquire under
the Treaty of Paris?
32
Headlines
1. Search for Missing Bride Continues


2. Bride Missing! Grooms Family Blames History of
Mental Illness
33
Yellow Journalism
Journalism that exploits, distorts, or exaggerates the
news to create sensations and attract readers.

Cuba was a colony of Spain
Cubans wanted
Independence from Spain
The U.S. wanted:
Trade with Cuba
Dominance in the Americas

The Spanish-American War

McKinley sent the ship to:
Protect U.S. Citizens
Protect U.S. Property
On February 15
th
, 1898, the ship mysteriously
exploded
The U.S.S. Maine
Explosion of the Maine
February 15, 1898

Explosion of the USS Maine
Havana Harbor, 1898
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Awake United States!
This song was rushed into print between the sinking of the Maine on
February 15, 1898, and the declaration of war on April 25, 1898.

Eagle soar on high, and sound the battle cry!

And how proudly sailed the warship Maine,
a Nations pride, without a stain!
A wreck she lies, her sailors slain.
By two-faced butchers, paid by Spain!

Eagle soar on high,
And sound the battle cry
Wave the starry flag!
In mud it shall not drag!

RAFT Writing
Role Audience Format Topic
Roosevelt
McKinley
A Serviceman on the
U.S.S. Maine
An Average American
An Average Cuban
The U.S.S. Maine
Congress
A child
A loved one
The U.S. Public
The Cuban Public
The World

Letter
Ransom Note
Wanted Poster
Bumper Sticker
Poem
Rap/Song
Lyrics
Newspaper
Article

Complain
Whine
Congratulate
Brag
Condemn
Dispute
Convince
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Closing Question
What is important about the sinking of the U.S.S. Maine? Why
did we study it today?

Warm Up
Would you fight for your country? Why or why not?
Video Clip: Teddy Roosevelt and the Spanish American War
Spanish American War Timelines
Closing Question

Day 5

What territories did the U.S. gain as a result of the
Spanish American War?
Closing Question

Warm Up
If you needed to get from New York to Hawaii, and planes
hadnt been invented yet, how would you do it? Why?
Panama Canal Documentary, Questions, and Discussion
Closing Question
Day 6

Would you have wanted to work on building the
Panama Canal? Why or why not?
Closing Question

Warm Up: What are three things you remember
about the Panama Canal?
Finish Panama Canal Film
Mapping American Influence
Closing Question
Day 7

How is the Panama Canal a symbol for American
power?
Closing Question

Warm Up: List what you remember about American
imperialism. Write as much as you can.
Unit Review
Work independently for 20 minutesskip things that
you dont remember and/or dont know where to find
them
Review together as a class
Closing Question
Day 8

Do you think the U.S. is still imperialist today? Why
or why not?
Closing Question

Warm Up
What final questions or concerns do you have for the
test?
Unit 4 Test
Post Test Reflection
Unit 5 Anticipation Guide
Day 9