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Imperialism

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As the Gilded Age transformed the U.S. into an industrial and economic powerhouse, the nation's focus expanded beyond its borders. The same forces that drove rapid industrialization—new technologies, increased production, and a search for markets—also fueled a shift toward imperialism. As you read the latest addition of the Vanley Journal, keep in mind the following--How will economic, political, and ideological motivations lead the U.S. to expand its influence overseas?

Imperialism: An expansionist FOREIGN policy -- When nations extend their political, military, and economic control over territories

Economic

Military

Frontier

Racial Theories

1898

The Vanley Journal

Too Close to Home

Too Close to Home

The Cuban Revolt

Valeriano Weyler y Nicolau

Monroe Doctrine

Nicolau, known as "The Butcher", continues to use brutal tactics during the Cuban War of Independence. His methods include reconcentration, in which he forcibly relocates Cuban civilians into camps in hopes to quell the rebellion.

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Will other European powers interfere over the Cuban rebellion against the Spanish? Will the Spanish Empire seek to expand?

We must keep an eye on the Spanish!

The Vanley Journal

$50,000 Reward

$50,000 Reward

Who Destroyed the Maine?

February 1898

REWARD$50,000!

not an accIdent

Assistant Secretary Roosevelt Convinced the Explosion of the War ship was not an Accident

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$50,000 REWARD! For the Detection of the Perpetrator of the Maine Outrage!

The Journal Offers $50,000 Reward for the Conviction of the Criminals Who Sent 258 American Sailors to Their Death.

The Vanley Journal

April 1898

DECLARATION OF WAR

President McKinley's message to congress asking for formal action.

Congress Declares War

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President McKinley lists four reasons in which the U.S. is to intervene in Cuba on behalf of the rebels!

Congress responds to the President's message to war with a joint resolution!

We must act now! We cannot stand for this !!

The Vanley Journal

April 1898

The Charge of San Juan Hill!

Teddy Roosevelt - A Hero!

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Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Theodore Roosevelt, put together a regiment of volunteers who have proved to be up for the task. The Rough Riders have won the Battle of San Juan Hill, now taking the high ground!

The Vanley Journal

December 1898

Peace Treaty is Ratified!

Treaty of Paris

"Splendid Little War"

In just four short months, the United States has been declared the victor of the war against Spain!

The United States has officially gained possession of former Spanish territory!

U.S. Government Expands its Territory!

The Vanley Journal

May 1899

The Filipino Insurgents On The Move!

Annex the Philippines now!

Emilio Aguinaldo Rebels

Filipino nationalist Emilio Aguinaldo is clearly unhappy with the change in colonial rulers. Just two days after the peace treaty was signed, fighting has broken out between American forces and Filipino nationalists. Will this mean more war?

The citizens of America have spoken! Now is the time to annex the Filipino islands. The commercial opportunities in Asia are endless and the Filipinos are clearly incapable of self-rule.

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Politicians debate the question of annexation!

Rudyard Kipling, "The White Man's Burden: The United States & the Philippine Islands, 1899

The lightly proffered laurel, The easy, ungrudged praise. Comes now, to search your manhood Through all the thankless years, Cold-edged with dear-bought wisdom, The judgment of your peers!

ake up the White Man’s burden— Send forth the best ye breed

To seek another’s profit And work another’s gain Take up the White Man’s burden— And reap his old reward: The blame of those ye better The hate of those ye guard— The cry of hosts ye humour (Ah slowly) to the light: "Why brought ye us from bondage, “Our loved Egyptian night?” Take up the White Man’s burden-Have done with childish days-!

Go send your sons to exile To serve your captives' need To wait in heavy harness On fluttered folk and wild— Your new-caught, sullen peoples, Half devil and half child Take up the White Man’s burden In patience to abide To veil the threat of terror And check the show of pride; By open speech and simple An hundred times made plain

Return

The Vanley Journal

1901

The Filipino American War Continues

Continued fight for independence

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The war has now raged on for three years, with the death toll over 4,200 Americans and 20,000 Filipino combatants.

Filipino Civilians Suffer!

The Vanley Journal

1902

Aguinaldo Captured!

Rumors of random outbreaks of violence

Continued U.S. Presence

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While the war is over, U.S. military presence is still prevelant on the islands in hopes to continue the peace.

The U.S. military has officially captured the Filipino nationalist, Aguinaldo, ending the war. However, rumors continue to swirl of sporadic fighting on the islands.

General Jacob F. Smith Forced to Retire!