Entering the World Stage

America becomes a World Power

Unit Guide

Michigan Standards
6.2.1 Growth of U.S. Global Power
Locate on a map Cuba and the territories (Puerto Rico, Philippines, Hawaii, Panama
Canal Zone) acquired by the United States during its emergence as an imperial power
between 1890 and 1914,
Analyze the role the following events played in expanding Americas global influence
and redefining its foreign policy:
o the Spanish American War,
o the Philippine Revolution,
o the Panama Canal,
o the Open Door Policy, and
o the Roosevelt Corollary

Essential Question:
What is the role of the United States in the Worldboth in the past and present?

Big Picture - Focus Question:

Where and how did the United States expand its influence between 1890 and 1914?

Learning Targets
You will be able to:
Identify and explain the three major reasons for the imperialistic actions of the
United States from 1890 to 1914.
Identify the location of various countries and regions in which the United States
was involved imperialistically.
Explain the impact of the Spanish-American War on Cuba and the United
States.

Explain the imperialistic role of the United States in the Philippines, Panama,
Japan and China.
Explain the significance of the Roosevelt Corollary for the United States and its
foreign policy.

Entering the World Stage

Chapter 17
Unit Reflection Questions:

How do we compete with the rest of the world?

Is imperialism moral?
What should guide U.S. foreign policy?

Entering the World Stage: Key Terms & People:

(You should be able to identify, use and explain the following key terms and people)

Key Terms
Annexation of Hawaii
Big Stick Diplomacy
Boxer Rebellion
Dollar Diplomacy
Gentlemans Agreement
Great White Fleet
Imperialism
jingoism
Monroe Doctrine

Key Terms
Moral Diplomacy
Open Door Policy
Panama Canal
Platt Amendment
protectorate
Roosevelt Corollary
Rough Riders
sphere of influence
Yellow Journalism

Key People
John Hay
Alfred T. Mahan
Matthew Perry
Theodore Roosevelt
John Steven
William Seward
William Taft
Woodrow Wilson

Resources for learning content:

Reading, Questions & Reviews: Textbook United States History & Geography Modern Times Chapter 5, Becoming a World Power, pages 177-198.
Online Textbook & Planner: Many resources available, ranging from pictures, charts,
graphs, videos, games, worksheets, graphic organizers, Self-Check Quizzes (one for
each unit) and more.
Lecture/Teaching: Study.com / History 104 U.S. History II There are 3 video
teachings in this chapterlinks for all can be found on the class website in the Online
Teachings tab. I will also have an online teaching that goes along with The American
West PowerPoint.
Becoming a World Power Slideshow: The Becoming a World Power Google
Slideshow is available on the class website in the Online Teachings tab and in the
Online Textbook/Planner.
Classroom Study Groups: Students can choose to work with a group of students to
complete readings, reviews, worksheets, graphic organizers, etc. Could be level 2 or 3
learning.
Classroom Discussion Groups: Students can choose to work with a group of
students to discuss, evaluate and analyze unit content and concepts.

This is definitely a level 3, extend and refine knowledge activity. At this point
you should be analyzing and evaluating the content at a deeper level.
How did this era contribute to the development of the U.S.?
What can we learn from this time period to apply today?
How does this era help us better understand who we are as a nation
today?
Online Discussions: There will be a variety of discussions in our Google
Classroom to help you increase your understanding of the unit content and
concepts.
MEYOUR TEACHER: Dont forget to ask me questions, both about our current
unit or about strategies for learning; Especially if you need guidance setting up
an effective plan to learn the material.