Pre-AP US History

A Paradigm Shift in American Foreign Policy

and Expansionism: 1890-1914

A Shift in Paradigm

Definition: a set of forms all of which contain a particular element,

an example serving as a model; pattern.

To what extent was American imperialism in the late 19th andearly 20th centuries a paradigm shift from previous American

expansionism from 1787 to 1850

Previous American Expansionism to use as model

George Washington’s policy of land acquisition with American Indians

The War of 1812

Jefferson’s Louisiana Purchase

Adams-Onis Treaty: Purchase of Florida

Annexation of Texas Mexican War

New American Expansionism in late 19th and early 20th

Annexation of Hawaii

Treaty of Paris ending Spanish-American War

Roosevelt Corollary

Control of the PhilippinesControl of Cuba

Open Door Policy

Key Terms/People/Events to include in paper from New Imperialism

Turner ThesisAlfred Thayer MahanJosiah StrongAlbert BeveridgeTeddy RooseveltSpanish-American WarPlatt AmendmentForaker ActWilliam Randolph HearstJoseph Pulitzer

JingoismMatthew PerryGreat White FleetPanama CanalBig Stick DiplomacyDollar DiplomacyAnti-Imperialist LeagueInsular Cases

A Shift in Paradigm

The Thesis YOU MUST prove:

American expansionism in the late 19th

and early 20th centuries was both a continuationof previous American motives AND a

departure from previous motives.

Required Elements of this paper.Title Page with name, class, date, etc.

3 pages typed1 inch margins all around

NO name or title on any of the pages except title page

Any plagiarism issues will result in an immediate 0 for your grade

Grade: Since this paper summarizes all of American Expansionism

Summative Grade (65 %er)

Size 12 Font only.

Due Date: Wednesday, October 10, 2012

The Grading Process8-9Demonstrates understanding of the complexity of the topic.Effectively analyzes, interprets, and makes inferences from the information.Supports thesis with many relevant facts and interprets that information correctly.May contain insignificant errors that do not hinder argument or organization.

5-7Clearly explains the differences or similarities of the issue; some imbalance is acceptable.Includes some outside facts with little or superficial interpretation.May contain minor errors that do not interfere with comprehension.

2-4Describes differences or similarities in a general or simplistic manner; may cover only part of topic.Contains few facts or contains facts that are irrelevant or inaccurate.May contain major historical errors

0-1Shows inadequate or inaccurate understanding of the question.Contains inappropriate facts or no outside facts.Includes numerous errors, both major and minor.

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Manifest Destiny