Curated OER
A Nation Emerges: The Laurier Era 1896-1911
Canadian history is rich and full of social and industrial changes. Discover the Laurier Era which was marked by industrial growth, mass immigration, policy changes, globalized imperialism, and social reforms. Because this era spans from...
Curated OER
Foundations of WWI
Students explore how World War I created a foundation for the United States to become a world power. In this World History lesson, students work in small groups to create posters and an oral presentation to share their findings with the...
Curated OER
The Growth of U.S.-Japanese Hostility, 1915-1932
Students explore the relationship between Japan and the United States between 1915 and 1932. In this diplomacy lesson, students examine the Open Door Policy, 21 Demands, and the invasion of Manchuria by Japan. Students conduct research...
University of Groningen
American History: Documents: Documents: Open Door Note
Read the note Secretary of State John Hay sent to Andrew White, ambassador to Germany, spelling out the United States' position on keeping trade with China open despite the claims of European countries to various ports in China.
Other
Encyclopedia of the New American Nation: Open Door Policy
Find an extensive, seven-part discussion of the Open Door Policy, with which the United States attempted to gain a foothold in trade with China. Read about the origin of the policy, and find out whether it was a success.
Mount Holyoke College
International Relations: The Open Door Note, 1899
Here is the note submitted by Secretary of State John Hay in September, 1899, which outlined the United States' Open Door policy toward China.
OpenStax
Open Stax: American Foreign Policy 1890 1914: Economic Imperialism in East Asia
As America's economic prowess grew, it was able to harness this power to expand its imperialistic arm into China. This mutually beneficial relationship lasted until after World War II when China became a communist country.
OpenStax
Open Stax: American Foreign Policy 1890 1914: Taft's "Dollar Diplomacy"
Examines how William Howard Taft replaced Roosevelt's 'Big Stick' policy with his own concept of 'dollar diplomacy' where he leveraged America's economic power against its imperialistic interests around the world.
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Gilder Lehrman Institute: History Now: Empire Building
[Free Registration/Login Required] A lengthy essay about American focus on foreign affairs after the Civil War, expanding particularly in the late 19th century. Read about U.S. exploits in the Caribbean, Latin America, and the Pacific...
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Ambivalent Empire
Overview of U.S. domestic, foreign and colonial policy during an era of U.S. expansion and imperialism.
Scholastic
Scholastic: The Progresssive Era
This Grolier On-line Encyclopedia article hits the main points of the Progressive Era stretching from the 1890s until just after the end of World War I.
Raleigh Charter High School
Mrs. Newmark's Page: Imperialism
This quiz will test your knowledge about imperialism.
Other
On Line History of the United States: The Age of Imperialism
Online history page containing numerous links to specific incidents of U.S. expansion in the Pacific, Latin America, China, and Cuba.
Other
Amdocs: First Open Door Note, by John Hay
A diplomatic note sent to the U.S. ambassador to Germany from John Hay, Secretary of State, giving a brief outline of the U.S. concept of the Open Door policy for China.
US Department of State
Biographies of the Secretaries of State: John Milton Hay (1838 1905)
Brief biogrpahy of John Milton Hay describes his rise as a prominent statesman and talks about the significant inluence he had on foreign policy while serving as Secretary of State under President William Mckinnley.
US Department of State
Biographies of the Secretaries of State: Philander Chase Knox (1853 1921)
Biography of Philander Knox, a U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania appointed to Secretary of State under William McKinley, continued the Open Door Policy of his predecessor and strengthened control on U.S. interests overseas.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: William Mc Kinley: Foreign Affairs
A good description of the foreign policy of President Wiliam McKinley including infornation about the Spanish-American War, the Open Door policy, and the annexation of the Hawaiian Islands.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: President Nixon Goes to China
Much of our dependence on Chinese-manufactured consumer goods owes itself to the diplomatic efforts of President Richard M. Nixon. Learn how this historic relationship began during the early 1970s.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Reaching to Asia
Read about American entrance into the spheres of influence in Asia beginning as early as Commadore Perry and his opening of Japan. Find out about American policy in China, Theodore Roosevelt's Nobel Peace Prize, and U.S. relations with...
Library of Congress
Loc: John Milton Hay
This site from the Library of Congress provides a very brief biography of U.S. Secretary of State from 1898-1905, John Milton Hay. Includes some photographs.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: America 1900: The Open Door Policy
Read this brief excerpt from an interview with a Cornell professor concerning America's Open Door Policy of 1900.
Other
Pacific War: Far Eastern Strategy and the Washington Conference of 1921 1922
A thorough examination of the post-World War I Washington Naval Conference which dealt with treaties with Japan, the U.S. desire for naval supremacy, and the compromise of War Plan Orange, which had a drastic effect on U.S. strategy in...
Mount Holyoke College
International Relations: The Russian Reply to the Open Door Note
Russia's reply to United States Secretary of State, John Hay's "Open Door Note" concerning trade in China.
Mount Holyoke College
International Relations: The British Reply to the Open Door Note
Great Britain's reply to United States Secretary of State, John Hay's "Open Door Note."