Hey Folks! This week we complete Topic 11 America Comes of Age. We will be discussing the Spanish American War, “Big Stick Diplomacy,” Dollar Diplomacy, and Moral Diplomacy under TR, Taft, and Wilson.

Classes: Monday/Wednesday, 9:15 – 9:45 AM

 Zoom Meeting ID: 727 1779 5548

Weekly Objectives

Topic 11.6 The Spanish-American War Objectives: Explain the causes of the Spanish-American War. Identify the major battles of the Spanish-American War. Describe the consequences of the war, including the debate over imperialism.

Topic 11.7 The US Emerges as a World Power Objectives: Analyze how economic concerns influenced the Open Door Policy and US relations with Japan. Examine what happened to Puerto Rico and Cuba after the Spanish-American War. Analyze the effects of “Big Stick” diplomacy and “Dollar Diplomacy.” Compare Wilson’s “Moral Diplomacy” with the foreign policies of his predecessors.

New Assignments Due 10/19

1. Topic 11.6 The Spanish-American War
2. Topic 11.7 The US Emerges as a World Power