Guided Reading Topic 4 Lesson 7

America Comes of Age
Lesson 7 The United States Emerges as a World Power
Key Terms
spheres of influence- A region dominated and controlled by an outside power
John Hay- Served as US secretary of state from 1895 to 1905, guiding US diplomacy as
the country emerged as a world power. He was instrumental in crafting the Open Door
policy toward China.
Boxer Rebellion- Violence started by members of a secret society in China, which

prompted the governments of Europe and America to send troops to squash the
rebellion
Open Door Policy- An American statement that the government did not want colonies in
China, but favored free trade there
Russo-Japanese War- A war between Japan and Russia in 1904 over the presence of
Russian troops in Manchuria
“Gentlemen’s Agreement”- Pact between the United States and Japan to end
segregation of Asian children in San Francisco public schools; in return, Japan agreed to
limit the emigration of its citizens to the United States
Great White Fleet- Battleships sent by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1907 on a

“good will cruise” around the world
Foraker Act- Law establishing a civil government in Puerto Rico
Platt Amendment- Set of conditions under which Cuba was granted independence in
1902, including restrictions on rights of Cubans and granting the US the “right to
intervene” to preserve order in china
“big stick” diplomacy- Theodore Roosevelt’s policy of creating and using, when
necessary, a strong military to achieve America’s goals.
Panama Canal- Human-made waterway linking the Atlantic to the Pacific across the
Isthmus of Panama.
Roosevelt Corollary- President Theodore Roosevelt’s reassertion of the Monroe

Doctrine to keep the Western Hemisphere free from intervention by European powers
“dollar diplomacy”- President Taff’s policy of expanding American investments abroad
“moral diplomacy”- Woodrow Wilson’s statement that the US would not use force to
assert influence in the world, but would instead work to promote human rights
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Francisco “Pancho” Villa- A Mexican revolutionary and guerrilla leader. In 1916 Villa’s
forces killed 18 Americans in New Mexico, which resulted in US General John J.
Pershing’s unsuccessful expedition into Mexico with 10,000 troops to capture and punish
Villa.
Academic Vocabulary
assess: to impose a fine, tax, or special payment on a person or property
devised: invented or planned; came up with an idea
indemnity: a payment made because of damage, loss, or injury
nevertheless: in spite of that; however
retaliate: to strike back as revenge when someone has hurt you
Lesson Objectives
1. Analyze how economic concerns influenced the Open Door Policy and U.S.
relations with Japan.
2. Examine what happened to Puerto Rico and Cuba after the Spanish-
American War.
3. Analyze the effects of Roosevelt’s “big stick” diplomacy and Taft’s “dollar
diplomacy.”
4. Compare Wilson’s “moral diplomacy” with the foreign policies of his

predecessors.
U.S. Trade and Intervention in China: Text
1. Draw Conclusions During the Age of Imperialism, what were the benefits to
having “spheres of influence” in China and other countries rather than colonies?

The benefits were that the power the chinese have over the ports are non accessible to
other nations such as the US. This gives China the upper hand in trade in the eastern
hemisphere of the globe.
2. Draw Inferences What was the Boxer Rebellion? Why did the United States get
involved in it?
The boxer rebellion was a secret society originated in China. Over time the society
started killing thousands of people who were Christian coverts and ones who lived
strictly in Chinese values and cultural traditions. The US decided to get involved when
our people that we sent to the east were being killed by this society.
Roosevelt Works With Japan: Text
3. Draw Inferences What underlying sentiments fueled the “Gentlemen’s

Agreement” with Japan?
When people tried to segregate Asian children in san Francisco schools,

Roosevelt realized there was a problem, so he went to Japan to form a deal that
would have less Asians coming into the US.

4. Identify Supporting Details Describe Theodore Roosevelt’s foreign policy
goals and actions in Asia. Give at least two examples of his actions and draw
conclusions about those actions.
The gentleman’s agreement and Boxer Rebellion are prime examples of

Roosevelt’s involvement in diplomacy. This is so because in both instances the
US played a part in foreign affairs.
American Foreign Policy in Latin America: Text
5. Compare and Contrast Use the Venn diagram below to compare and
contrast the Foraker Act for Puerto Rico and the Platt Amendment for Cuba.
“Big Stick” Diplomacy: Text
6. Paraphrase Explain what Theodore Roosevelt meant when he promoted

“big stick” diplomacy.
It extended the policies that were in place when dealing with Latin America
based on the success in the Spanish American war.

7. Analyze Sequence What precedent did the Roosevelt Corollary set about
the U.S. international presence?
It shows that the US is a part of the world’s diplomatic system. The US was at
the time seen as a world power and was well on their way to becoming one of the
leading national powers in the world.
8. Compare and Contrast Explain how “dollar diplomacy” differed from “big
stick” diplomacy.
Taft likely would have recognized Huerta as the leader of Mexico because Huerta
pledged to protect American investment made in Mexico.
Wilson’s “Moral Diplomacy”: Text
9. Cite Evidence How did U.S. imperialism impact the formation of

governments in Latin America in the early 1900s? Cite evidence from any of the
texts in this lesson to support your answer.


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How did the US policy towards China develop during this period?

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What were Theodore Roosevelt's goals with his foreign policy?

What were Theodore Roosevelt's goals with his foreign policy?

America Comes of Age

Lesson 7 The United States Emerges as a World Power

spheres of influence- A region dominated and controlled by an outside power

Boxer Rebellion- Violence started by members of a secret society in China, which

Great White Fleet- Battleships sent by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1907 on a

Foraker Act- Law establishing a civil government in Puerto Rico

Roosevelt Corollary- President Theodore Roosevelt’s reassertion of the Monroe

“dollar diplomacy”- President Taff’s policy of expanding American investments abroad

Interactive Reading Notepad • Lesson 7

assess: to impose a fine, tax, or special payment on a person or property

devised: invented or planned; came up with an idea

indemnity: a payment made because of damage, loss, or injury

nevertheless: in spite of that; however

retaliate: to strike back as revenge when someone has hurt you

4. Compare Wilson’s “moral diplomacy” with the foreign policies of his

U.S. Trade and Intervention in China: Text

Interactive Reading Notepad • Lesson 7

Roosevelt Works With Japan: Text

3. Draw Inferences What underlying sentiments fueled the “Gentlemen’s

When people tried to segregate Asian children in san Francisco schools,

Interactive Reading Notepad • Lesson 7

The gentleman’s agreement and Boxer Rebellion are prime examples of

American Foreign Policy in Latin America: Text

“Big Stick” Diplomacy: Text

6. Paraphrase Explain what Theodore Roosevelt meant when he promoted

Interactive Reading Notepad • Lesson 7

Wilson’s “Moral Diplomacy”: Text

9. Cite Evidence How did U.S. imperialism impact the formation of

Interactive Reading Notepad • Lesson 7

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