Imperialism in africa adapted from documentbased assessment for global history, walch education historical context. Missionaries and imperialism in africa dbq although some may argue that christian missionaries. Near the end of the 19th century americans began to consider emulating the nations of europe by building an overseas empire. Economic imperial governments, andor private companies under those governments, sought ways to maximize profits. As soon as americans intervened, the question about the future of these new colonies arose. The expansion of the united states closely preceding and following the beginning of the twentieth century was like previous expansion in that it closely followed similar reasoning and borrowed from older methods, though newer strategies of taking control and the geographic location of. Imperialism dbq background since the days of george washington and the monroe doctrine, the united states had firmly adhered to a policy of isolationism the stance that america would remain isolated from the rest of the world in all political and military matters. Imperialism dbq background since the days of george washington and the monroe doctrine, the united states had firmly adhered to a policy of isolationism the stance that america would remain isolated from the rest of the world in all. Question 1 document based question suggested reading and writing time. Isolation allowed the us to flourish without fear of european interference. Imperialism had many roles into shaping the foreign policy of america during the 19th and 20th century. Foreign countries continued to broaden their horizons and colonize other places, and as the united states grew in power, it began to act likewise. To what extent was late nineteenthcentury and early twentiethcentury united states expansionism a continuation of past united states expansionism and to what extent was it a departure. United states expansionism in the late nineteenthcentury and early twentiethcentury is both a continuation and a departure of past united states expansionism.
In this activity, students will discuss the issue of imperialism and whether a policy of u. Documentbased assessment for global history johnston county. Imperialism refers to the diplomatic policy of expansionism in which nations rule and influence other nations. Based on your own knowledge and on the information found in the documents, formulate a thesis that directly answers the document based question. British expansionism imperialism 805 words bartleby. During the period of time between the late 19th century and early 20th century, america was.
At the end of the 19th century, to what extent was u. Late 19th century imperialism 1form 3sbp 1994 the college board advanced placement examination united states history section ii do not open this insert until you are told to do so. You may begin writing your response before the reading period is over. At the end of the period, with the united states, a much more powerful state, the ghost dance movement on the great plains used a new religious vision. Question 1 document based question evaluate the relative importance of different causes for the expanding role of the united states in the world in the period from 1865 to 1910.
From 1750 1900, the advent of empirebuilding went into overdrive. The map of africa by treaty by sir edward hertslet, london, 1909. Expansionism and continuation of past us expansionism dbq. States expansionism and to what extent was it a departure. They saw both positive and negative effects of imperialism. American imperialism and expansionism 777 words bartleby. During the period of time between the late 19th century and early 20th century, america was going through significant changes. There were many social, military, and economic reasons for expansionism in the us. One was that imperial rule seemed inconsistent with americas republican principles. Hobson, imperialism, 1902 imperialism is a depraved choice of national life, imposed by selfseeking interests which appeal to the lusts of quantitative acquisitiveness and of forceful domination surviving in a nation from early centuries of animal struggle for existence. Apush dbq american imperialism free pdf file sharing.
Imperialism on the other hand is gaining power over the less dominant places or countries because of the want for possession of raw materials and new markets for manufactured goods. The push for expansion also came from missionaries who worked to convert the peoples of asia, africa, and the pacific islands. Distribute dbq packet and read historical context and task with students only. Missionaries and imperialism in africa dbq although. Imperialism in africa white plains middle school dbq. Imperialism dbq semester 2 unit 3 1 the period 18751920 has been described by some historians as a period of selfless altruism during which the united states defended weaker nations against aggrandizement by rapacious european powers and spread the blessings of democracy and civilization. European imperialism in the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries resulted in the carving up of areas of africa and asia into vast colonial empires. The documents below express various viewpoints about the positive and negative effects of european imperialism. Document a i walked the floor of the white house night after night until midnight. The policy of extending a nations authority by territorial acquisition or by the establishment of economic and political hegemony over other nations. Example dbq using the question and document from earlier, lets walk through the process thesis. Compare and contrast views of united states overseas expansion in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Imperialism dbq the late nineteenth century and early twentieth century united states expansionism was a continuation of past united states expansionism in the way that we would have the power to take over indigenous peoples land and were willing to sacrifice their lives but the united states was still not willing to grant the indigenous.
Scramble for africa dbq sample imperialism scribd november 4th, 2011 the african leaders reacted to european imperialism of africa by strongly resisting the expansion of europeans documents similar to scramble for africa dbq sampleeuropean imperialism in africa dbq answer key april 22nd, 2018. What these people call imperialism is only mirage in the. The thesis one student developed to answer the question stated. Dbq american imperialism debate white plains public schools. Imperialism in africaazra azvar period 3 22110 whites vs blacks in the late 19th and early 20th centuries european imperialism caused its countries to divide up the rest of the world, each country claiming bits as its own. When you have finished, use your knowledge from the documents and other prior knowledge to write an essay that answers the following question. This was the case for british colonialism in india. In essence, the war really did not need american intervention.
Dbq 1900s expansionism around the close of the nineteenth century and the beginning of the twentieth, the united states was very much an imperialist country. Power from land, religion, economics, and the ideas of imperialism and manifest destiny are just a few reasons why the u. European imperialism in the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries resulted in the carving up ofareas of africa and asia into vast colonial empires. Significantly, until the american invasion of what was to become the western portion of the united states, those lands were only sparsely populated by native americans. American imperialism clovis municipal school district. Compare and contrast views of united states expansion in the late. For a dbq on imperialism the following document was provided. Although many in the press and business world ardently supported american expansionism, of greater historical significance were the views of opponents in americans society. Use the documents and your knowledge of united states history to 1914 to construct your answer. The push for expansion also came from missionaries who worked to convert the. The tendency of expansionism to become the dominant policy reflected a longstanding tendency in united states culture to link american identity with a mission to proselytize for the values of the united states, but expansionism also conflicted with the national history of anticolonialism and revolution. By the mid19th century, westward expansion had taken on many different forms, from the often pitting angloamerican interests against those of native americans, blacks, and immigrants. You may also wish to use the margin to make brief notes.
When britain and france were at war with each other, during the 1790s, there was great debate on whether the united stated should intervene and pick sides. Imperialism in india adapted from documentbased assessment for global history, walch education historical context. Dbq imperialism the united states imperialism free 30. Jan 24, 2006 1 exploration 3 imperialism 2 nationalism 4 neutrality 26 during the 1800s, reform legislation passed in great britain, france, and germany led to 1 formation of zaibatsu, greater equality for men, and establishment of a banking system 2 legalizing trade unions, setting minimum wages, and limiting child labor. Expansionism in the united states has occurred for many reasons. When britain and france were at war with each other, during the 1790s, there was great debate on whether the united stated should intervene and pick.
Because of imperialism the united states was able to grow and spread into a powerful country. Dbq american expansionism in the late 19th century and early 20th century was, to a large extent, a continuation of past united states expansionism, while also departing with previous expansionism in some aspects. Past expansion of the us includes the manifest destinydriven push to the west coast, the annexation of texas, and the purchase of alaska. Imperialism has been interpreted from a variety of viewpoints. It especially refers to the 1800s when belgium, germany, great britain, italy, spain, and portugal divided nearly all of africa and much of asia among themselves. Imperialism became a problem during the spanish american war. Imperialism dbq semester 2 unit 3 1 the period 18751920 has been described by some historians as a period of selfless altruism during which the united states defended weaker nations against aggrandizement by rapacious european powers. Although expansionism around the year 1900 shared some similar motivation with that of earlier decades, it was to a greater degree the result of new economic and.
To what extent was late nineteenthcentury and early twentiethcentury united states expansionism a continuation of past united states expansionism and to what extent was it. There are 10 essay prompts for students to choose from one allows for the class or teacher to make one of their own. Socially, before the progressive era and the age of imperialism, americans were using. May 31, 2016 imperialism is the expansion of a country to take power over other areas of the world. Power from land, religion, economics, and the ideas of imperialism and manifest. American imperialism was based on expansion into the west and in hawaii, and economic gains from trade.
Cities were destroyed, properties looted, and the reliable labor force that was slavery abolished. Evaluate both the positive and negative effects of imperialism. What role did imperialism play in the shaping of american foreign policy in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. A major reason behind imperialism was economic gains, which was evident in america stearns 423. European nations pursued an aggressive expansion policy that was motivated by economic needs that were created by the industrial revolution. American indian resistance to euroamerican expansion was another form of anti imperialism. Imperialism in africa adapted from documentbased assessment for global history, walch educationhistorical context. American imperialism in the late 1800s hudson river valley institute. Analyze the differences between the motives that shaped european colonial expansion in the period 1450 1750 and the motives that shaped european colonial expansion in the period 1850 1914. As the civil war came to a close in 1865, the previously confederate south seemed to be in shambles. Read each of the documents below and answer the questions that follow. There are several ways in which imperialism differed from the conquest of the american west and midwest. According to certain views, expansionism did not change in the late nineteenthcentury to the early twentiethcentury while others viewed expansionism to have stayed the same.
The essay question is designed to test your ability to work with the historical documents and to demonstrate your knowledge of the subject matter being presented. Colonial imperialist policy is the child of the industrial revolution. What role did imperialism play in american foreign policy in the late 19th and early 20th century. The age of imperialism 18701914 chronology of the age of imperialism 1870 cecil rhodes arrives in cape town, south africa. Moore, 1926 to begin with, there are the exporters and manufacturers of certain goods used in the colonies. He thereby justified american imperialism with an assertion of cultural and racial superiority that had been a motivation of american expansion since the early nineteenth century. Feb 11, 2021 american imperialism dbq 11 feb, 2021 american history, free samples 0 between the period of the late nineteenth century and the early twentieth century, expansionism was a major part of the united states. Answer the questions that follow each document before moving on to the next document.
Discuss imperialism from the point of view of the imperialist power. But he witnessed only two small parts of this vision. Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. The cherokee nation was a new state formed in response to imperialism at the beginning of this period. Theodore wright bartow high school american imperialism dbq. One of the first missionaries that left europe to promote christianity was the. Dbq american imperialism essay answer the questions on your dbq in a separate piece of paper to hand in as homework on friday, february 23, 2018. On french colonial expansion a speech before the french chamber of deputies. William seward, the secretary of state under presidents lincoln and johnson, did envision american expansion into alaska, canada, mexico, central america, the caribbean, iceland, greenland, hawaii, and other pacific islands.
The makers of cotton and iron goods have been very much interested in. Economic expansion demanded cheap labor, access to or control of markets to sell or buy products, and natural resources such as precious metals and land. Missionaries believed christianity would end the evil practices of the natives, including slavery. From the late nineteenthcentury to the early twentiethcentury, the united states expansionism can be characterized as. Compare and contrast views of united states overseas. Thesisclaim 01 responds to the prompt with a historically defensible thesisclaim that establishes a line of reasoning. Americans resisted expansion for two major reasons.
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