US Changing Role in Early 20th Century: Rise to World Power

The United States underwent a significant transformation in the early 20th century, emerging as a prominent global power. Key figures like William Crawford Gorgas, Joseph Wheeler, and John Tyler Morgan made notable contributions, from combating diseases in Latin America to advocating for territorial expansion. The construction of the Panama Canal solidified the US position on the world stage, showcasing its economic and strategic prowess.

• US history
• World power
• Panama Canal
• 20th century
• Contributions

tinge Follow

Uploaded on Sep 13, 2024 | 0 Views

Download Presentation

Please find below an Image/Link to download the presentation.

The content on the website is provided AS IS for your information and personal use only. It may not be sold, licensed, or shared on other websites without obtaining consent from the author. Download presentation by click this link. If you encounter any issues during the download, it is possible that the publisher has removed the file from their server.

Presentation Transcript

1. COS STANDARD 3 Explain the US changing role in the early 20thcentury as a world power.

2. CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE US BETWEEN RECONSTRUCTION AND WWI, INCLUDING THOSE OF WILLIAM CRAWFORD GORGAS, JOSEPH WHEELER, AND JOHN TYLER MORGAN

3. WILLIAM CRAWFORD GORGAS Toulminville, Mobile AL Doctor Surgeon General of US Conquered yellow fever and malaria in Latin American countries Controlled mosquito breeding ground in Panama and Cuba

4. JOSEPH WHEELER Lived in Hillsboro, AL (Lawrence County) Nicknamed: Fighting Joe Wheeler Fought for the Confederates during the American Civil War; and then fought for the United States in the Spanish-American War Fought with the Rough Riders during the Spanish American War

5. JOHN TYLER MORGAN Senator from Alabama Expansionist For annexation of Hawaii and Panama Canal

6. PANAMA CANAL Hay-PauncefoteTreaty Britain gave US rights to build a canal in Panama Panama declares independence from Columbia US recognizes Panama s independence and builds a canal.

7. PANAMA CANAL CONTINUED

8. PANAMA CANAL CONTINUED 50 mile canal Took 10 years to build Shortened the distance from Atlantic to Pacific Ocean by 8000 nautical miles