3. *By the Early 1900s the United States had gained control of North America and settled from coast to coast. (Manifest Destiny) *Many Americans began to look at gaining lands overseas. (What if we export Manifest Destiny?)

4. IMPERIALISM- when strong nations gain political, economic, or military control over weaker nations. Everyone else is doing it! European and Asian countries had been practicing Imperialism for years. (Africa)Everyone else is doing it! European and Asian countries had been practicing Imperialism for years. (Africa)

7. 3 Reasons that Americans Liked the Idea of Imperialism

8. 1. Economic reasons Raw materials New Markets Sound familiar?

9. 2. Military Reasons Naval Bases Why will we need naval bases to expand Overseas? To protect trade and serve as refueling ports for ships

10. 3. Ethnic Race Issues Based upon the idea of Social Darwinism (What is Social Darwinism?) Spread Christianity and civilization to inferior peoples

11. America used deceptive tactics and eventually gained control over the islands without allowing the Hawaiians to vote.