1. By Jenna, Shivani, Maryam and Grace Hawaii and Africa Exploring the Spread of Imperialism

2. Part I- Hawaii Introductory Video

3. Hawaii: The Unclaimed Land P. E. R. M. S. Political: Spread democracy, keep Hawaii from becoming part of an European empire. Economic: Sugar industry, new trade routes, new jobs (sugar planters, whalers), fruits and vegetables Shivani B.

4. Why else did America want Hawaii? Religious: Spread Christianity (Missionaries came in 1820). Military: Strategic location, naval base at Pearl Harbor. Social: Spread American culture and ideals, Social Darwinism. Shivani B.

5. Americans in Hawaii The United States developed an interest in Hawaii in 1778, along with Great Britain and France. In the early 1800s, a significant amount of Hawaii’s population were American whalers, sugar cane planters, and missionaries. Shivani B.

6. Became king in 1874 Negotiated the sugar treaty in 1875 Hawaiian League-secret society of American business leaders, planters, and traders Conflicts escalated in 1886 between the Hawaiian League and the king King Kalakaua’s reign Grace L.

7. Hawaiian League forced King Kalakaua to sign a new constitution in 1887 Restricted his power, deprived most Hawaiians the power to vote Gave Pearl Harbor to the U.S. American sugar planters now had political control King died in 1891 Bayonet Constitution Grace L.

8. New Leader, New Ideas Queen Liliuokalani takes throne Against the bayonet constitution John L. Stevens + U.S. Marines + large land owners = Queen surrenders in 1893 Dole declares himself as informal President Jenna B.

9. Puts treaty to annex Hawaii on hold Orders investigation on Dole’s rise to power Plans of restoring the queen Dole refuses to step down Takes office in 1898 Approves treaty to annex Hawaii Hawaii becomes an American territory Dole becomes the first governor Not added as a state until 1959 Cleveland vs. McKinley Jenna B.

10. The “Modern Era” Why did it take so long for Hawaii to become a state? December 7, 1941- attack on Pearl Harbor Japan was a trigger for America’s entry into World War II Racism Hawaii formally becomes the 50 th state on August 21, 1959. Grace L.

11. Pearl Harbor Given to us by the Bayonet Constitution Used it as a military base Initiated our involvement in World War II Roosevelt ordered 9066 Jenna B.

12. Part II- Africa Introductory Video

13. Reasons for wanting Africa: Political- The US wanted a “piece of the pie.” Economic- To gain access to natural resources/raw materials. To exploit cheap labor. Religious- U.S. wanted to spread Christianity. Military- Military resources Social- Racism, Social Darwinism. Europeans felt superior to Africans. Americans felt superior to both groups. Maryam R.

14. Partition of Africa ColorOwnership BeigeBelgian Dark PinkBritish TanFrench SalmonGerman BlueItalian OrangePortuguese GraySpanish PurpleIndependent Maryam R.

15. Future Impact During this time, the only independent nations in Africa were Liberia and Ethiopia. When the imperialistic countries left Africa, anarchy resulted. Disease Hunger & Starvation Violence Genocides Maryam R.

16. http://users.erols.com/mwhite28/1907powr.htm http://www.gutenberg.org/files/13222/13222-h/images/lg009-1.png http://www.ironwordranch.com/Constitution03c.jpg http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/dailypix/2006/Jul/02/sesq1liliuokalani_b.jpg http://www.mrfaught.org/africa1.jpg http://www.nvcc.edu/home/dporter/images/102/imperialismafrica.jpg Works Cited Images Video http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=3E5AE070-8CB1-4FFC- 9A2F-EE584193287E&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=US http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=18D43DDE-4CD0-4558- 890C-26973F33C00D&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=US Information "Hawaii annexation." American History. ABC-CLIO, 2010. Web. 24 Oct. 2010. http://americanhistory.abc-clio.com/ Vislocky, Timothy E. "Hawaii and the U.S., 1820–1898." In Hoogenboom, Ari, and Gary B. Nash, eds. Encyclopedia of American History: The Development of the Industrial United States, 1870 to 1899, vol. 6. New York: Facts On File, Inc., 2003. American History Online. Facts On File, Inc. http://www.fofweb.com/activelink2.asp? ItemID=&iPin=EAHVI126&SingleRecord=True (accessed October 21, 2010).