Imperialism & World War One pt. 2

4. The U.S. hijacks Hawaii

* Descendants of the early missionaries

became wealthy landowners, and had
political power.

“When the missionaries came to Africa they had the Bible and we had the land.

They said "Let us pray." We closed our eyes. When we opened them we had the

Bible and they had the land.” Desmond Tutu

What do you think this quote means?

**The Am. landowners decided that Hawaii

would be a good acquisition for the U.S.
- In 1887 King Kalakaua was pressured

to sign the Bayonet Constitution.

Based on the name of the constitution, do you

think Kalakaua signed willingly? Explain

Multiple Choice

What made Hawaii so desirable to the American landowners?

• Fertile land and strategic location.
• Rich cultural heritage and tourism potential.
• High population density and urban development.
• Abundant rainfall and tropical climate.

- Kalakaua was stripped of most of his power,
and native Hawaiians were disenfranchised.

The Bayonet Constitution created a constitutional
monarchy. What is a constitutional monarchy?

Multiple Choice

What is a constitutional monarchy?

• A constitutional monarchy is a government where the monarch has absolute power.
• A constitutional monarchy is a system where the constitution is the only governing document without a monarch.
• A constitutional monarchy is a type of democracy where the people elect the monarch.
• A constitutional monarchy is a government system where a monarch's powers are limited by a constitution.

- Queen Liliuokalani came to power in 1891
and fought to keep Hawaii:

“HAWAII FOR HAWAIIANS”

Multiple Choice

What did Queen Liliuokalani mean when she said, "Hawaii for Hawaiians"!

• It refers to the annexation of Hawaii by the United States.
• It means prioritizing the rights and interests of native Hawaiians.
• It means promoting tourism in Hawaii.
• It signifies the importance of Hawaiian cuisine.

- In 1893 the landowners orchestrated the

appearance of a coup d'etat and took control
of Hawaii.

What does, “the appearance of a coup d'etat” mean?

Multiple Choice

What is a coup d'état?

• A coup d'état is a sudden overthrow of a government.
• A coup de' ta is a political debate.
• A coup de' ta refers to a military parade.
• A coup de' ta is a type of dessert.

--Queen Liliuokalani tried to take her country
back, but will placed on house arrest for her
efforts.

---she will eventually abdicate out of fear for
her people.

- Under McKinley, Hawaii became a territory in 1898.

- Hawaii became the 50th state in August of
1959.

**Cleveland tried(?) to help Queen Lil keep her island, but upon
his departure from the WH, Hawaii will be annexed.

Multiple Choice

How did Grover Cleveland feel about Hawaii being stolen?

• Grover Cleveland supported the annexation of Hawaii, regardless of their wishes.

• Grover Cleveland was indifferent to Hawaii's situation.
• Grover Cleveland felt that Hawaii was wrongfully taken and opposed its annexation.

• Grover Cleveland believed Hawaii should be sold to another country.

VI. THE U.S. & LATIN AMERICA - 1800’s

A. The Chilean Crisis/Baltimore Crisis

(1891-1892): Tensions between locals and
U.S. sailors resulted in the death of two
sailors.

1. Fearing retaliation, Chile paid
restitution to the families

B. Citing the the Monroe Doctrine, the U.S.

arbitrated a land dispute between Great
Britain and Venezuela in 1895.

“claimed that the U.S. was practically sovereign in North
America and that Latin American nations were subject to U.S.
authority.”

What does arbitrate mean?

Multiple Choice

What does arbitrate mean?

• To create a new argument or dispute.
• To ignore a conflict and let it resolve itself.
• To agree on a decision without any discussion.
• To resolve a dispute or argument by making a decision.

C. THE SPANISH AMERICAN WAR

The Spanish American War was a fight for whose independence?

Multiple Choice

The Spanish American War was which countries fight for independence?

• Spain

• Columbia

• Cuba

• Canada

1. Origins of the Spanish American War.

a. Cuba had been fighting off and on for

decades to gain their independence from
Spain.

b. In 1895 Jose Marti led Cuba’s fight against

the Spanish.

1. He dies a martyr, which generates

Cuba’s support for a revolution.

c. Spain implements martial law to dampen the
rev: 1. Cuban citizens are put in detainment
camps.

2. 200,000 Cubans died in these
camps over a two year period.

What is Martial Law?

Multiple Choice

What is a martyr?

• A martyr is someone who enjoys a luxurious lifestyle.
• A martyr is a person who avoids conflict at all costs.
• A martyr is someone who seeks fame and recognition for their actions.
• A martyr is a person who sacrifices their life or endures great suffering for their beliefs.

a. Yellow journalism is the sensationalizing

and embellishing of headlines and

stories.

​2. Origins of U.S. involvement:

1. Two U.S. newspapers drove up circulation, via
yellow journalism, by reporting on the Cuban Rev.

Joseph Pulitzer William Randolph Hearst

“You furnish the picture, I’ll furnish the war!!!”
William Randolph Hearst
Was the reporting fair or biased? Explain

Multiple Choice

How did yellow journalism contribute to U.S. involvement in the Spanish American War?

• It had no impact on public opinion regarding the war.
• Yellow journalism promoted peace negotiations between the U.S. and Spain.
• Yellow journalism fueled public outrage against the Spanish.

• Yellow journalism was primarily focused on domestic issues, not foreign conflicts.

b. Property belonging to U.S. citizens was
being destroyed.

1. The press blamed the Spanish.

2. However, many believe Cuban guerillas
were causing the damage in an effort to

draw the U.S. in on their side.

Why did it make sense that Spain was probably not the one’s
antagonizing the U.S.?

c. The De Lôme Letter was published in the New York

Journal:

1. Enrique de Lôme was the Spanish Ambassador

to the U.S.

2. he wrote a letter, which was intercepted, that
was extremely critical of McKinley, angering
Americans.

Since the conception of the U.S., citizens have always criticized the
government. So why did Americans take so much offense to this
particular insult?

d. In January of 1898, president McKinley

sent the U.S.S. Maine to Cuba.

1. Why? Ostensibly to protect Americans
and Americas interest……..

What does ostensibly mean?

Multiple Choice

Why did U.S. citizens take such umbridge with the the De'Lome letter?

• It praised President McKinley for his leadership, and made efforts to rig the next election in his favor.

• It discussed economic policies unrelated to politics.
• U.S. citizens took umbrage with the De'Lome letter due to its derogatory remarks about President McKinley.
• It was a personal letter meant for private eyes only.

2. On February 15, 1898, the Maine exploded
and quickly sank.

a. 266 Americans were killed.
b. Who gets blamed? ______________

Multiple Choice

Who sank the U.S.S. Maine?

• The U.S.S. Maine was intentionally sunk by the U.S. Navy.
• The cause of the sinking is debated, but it was blamed on Spain.
• The U.S.S. Maine was sunk by a rogue wave.
• The U.S.S. Maine sank due to a storm.

3.Seen as an attack on the U.S., America

wanted retaliation.

a. McKinley, initially reported as

being leery of involvement,
acquiesced.

e. Before official involvement began, Cuban exiles

requested that the U.S. agree to the Teller

Amendment.

1. It stated that the U.S.
would recognize Cuba’s
independence.

1. What are “exiles”?

Multiple Choice

What was the purpose of the Teller Amendment?

• To ensure Cuban independence .

• To support Spanish colonial rule in Cuba.
• To promote U.S. military presence in Cuba.
• To establish a trade agreement with Cuba.

f. As a result of this amendment, Spain broke

off all diplomacy with the U.S.

1. Spain declared war April 21, 1898.

2. U.S. declared war April 25, 1898.

Before Congress can declare war, who has to ask for it?