Read the poem White Mans Burden below.

This poem written by Rudyard Kipling is

addressed to the American people during the debate over American involvement in the
Philippines.
Take up the White Man's burden-Send forth the best ye breed-Go, bind your sons to exile
To serve your captives' need;
To wait, in heavy harness,
On fluttered folk and wild-Your new-caught sullen peoples,
Half devil and half child.
Take up the White Man's burden-In patience to abide,
To veil the threat of terror
And check the show of pride;
By open speech and simple,
An hundred times made plain,
To seek another's profit
And work another's gain.

1. What is the White Mans Burden?

2. This poem found approval by Theodore Roosevelt on the merit

of its message regarding imperialism. What does this say about
America at the time that a progressive president agreed with this
philosophy?

3. Rudyard Kipling also wrote other short stories such as The

Jungle Book and Ricky Ticky Tavy. These short stories are about
the dangers of the jungles of India. These short stories reflect the
views of many Americans at the time. What does this say about
American society?

4. How does this promote imperialism in America?

Look up the definition of Roosevelt Corollary on your smart

phones.
1 What was the Monroe Doctrine?

2. How does the Roosevelt Corollary further the Monroe Doctrine?

3. How would the Roosevelt Corollary make you feel if you were
living in a country such as Cuba?

4. How does this promote imperialism in America?

Look up Big Stick diplomacy on your smartphones

1 What is Big Stick diplomacy?

2. What is implied in Big Stick diplomacy if America doesnt get

what they want?

3. How does Teddy Roosevelt back up these claims? (provide an

example)

4. How does this promote imperialism in America

Look up the annexation of Hawaii in your textbooks (chapter 10.1)

1 How did Hawaii come to the decision to become a member of
the United States?

2. How did America treat the culture and desires of the Hawaiian
people?

3. What was the most important aspect considered in the

annexation of Hawaii?

4. How does this promote imperialism in America?