1. Imperialism 1.Background A.1890’s US production 1.farms/factories producing more than nation can consume 2.Business/politicians look for new markets 3. Americans push for new Terr. B. Other Forces 1.Yellow Press 2.Missionaries

2. II Growth of Imperialism A. Imperialism (Expansionism) 1. Domination of weak nations by strong nations - economically, politically, militarily B. European Imperialism 1. Spain, GB, France, Russia, Germany - all extend grip on new territory

3. C. U.S. Imperialism 1. US Eager For New Territory - Monroe Doctrine 1823 - most favored nation status 2. Debate over Expansion Pro – introduce protestant Christianity, modern civ, social Darwinism Con.- U.S.potential rulers of opressed; expansion could lead to war

4. III. Expansion Areas A. Latin America 1. Cuban Rebellion 1895 - guerrillas fight Spanish rule - ask for U.S. intervention

5. 2. Spanish American War - US intervention -USS Maine explosion kills 250 -U.S. gives Spain demands - U.S. attacks Spanish ships May 1 st - war ends July 3 rd, U.S. wins 3. Phillippines, Cuba, Puerto Rico - 1898 annexations from treaty with Spain - made unincorporated U.S. territory

6. B. The Pacific 1. Hawaii – 1898 annexed for naval station 2. Samoa – 1899 annexed for trade C. China 1. McKinley’s “Open Door Policy”

7. IV. Election of 1900 A. Bryan (Dem.) McKinley (Rep.) –1. McKinley wins, assassinated 1901 –2. Theodore Roosevelt-VP assumes power

8. V. Theodore Roosvelt (Rep.) A. Pres. 1901-1908 ( Taft VP) 1. Historian, politician… 2. Born wealthy-NY, graduated Harvard 3. McKinley’s Assistant secretary of the Navy 4. first volunteer cavalry regiment 5. used presidency as “Bully Pulpit” 6. Expanded presidential powers.

9. VI. Foreign Policy A. Panama Canal Isthmus of Panama 1. Quick route from Pacific to Atlantic 2. U.S. Construction Began 1904, completed 1914 3. U.S. lease from Panama

10. B. Roosevelt Policies 1. speak softly and carry a big stick 2. Roosevelt corollary 1904 3. Peace maker with Japan and Russia C. Taft Policies 1. succeeded TR in 1908 2. Less aggressive foreign policy 3. Dollar Diplomacy

11. VII. Reaction to Imperialism A. Anti-Imperialism 1. Grows after Philippines annex 2. Anti-imperialist league started 3. Anti-imperialist arguments B. Imperialist appeal

12. 3. Anti-Imperialist argument Liberty, no domination Constitution Dissent at home Racism Fix problems at home first

13. B Imperialist appeal new frontiers Frontier heroes glorified Teddy Roosevelt Rough Riders Growing U.S. power Counties turn to U.S. for help Paradox of power