1. Imperialism
Chapter 5, section 1

2. Imperialism
Defined: The economic and political domination of a strong nation over other weaker nations

3. Imperialism In the 1800s, European nations were very aggressive
Expanded control of nations all around the globe
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7. Imperialism Factors: 1. Economic 2. Nationalism 3. Militaristic
4. Humanitarian reasons

8. Imperialism
1. Economic
Countries had become industrialized, factories needed raw materials, resources
Needed new overseas markets
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10. Imperialism 2. Nationalism Defined: Extreme patriotism
Nations gobbled up land to prevent their rival nations from gaining complete control in some regions
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12. Imperialism 3. Militaristic
Some regions were taken over to provide defense, to protect their investments
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14. Imperialism 4. Humanitarian reasons Social Darwinism widely accepted
Many felt it was their “Christian duty” to help other races
“The White Man’s Burden”

16. Imperial Control
European nations began exerting control over those territories
Some areas became colonies
Many others became protectorates

17. U.S. Imperialism
Until the late 1800s, the U.S. had always been able to expand westward
“Manifest destiny”
Americans felt to keep the economy strong, they needed to expand its overseas markets

18. U.S. Imperialism
The U.S. will look westward when beginning to look for new markets overseas
Began extensive trade with China in the mid 1800s

19. Japan
Many American business leaders wanted to open up trade with Japan
Beginning in 1638, Japan cut off trade with foreign nations fearing their culture was being threatened

20. Japan
In 1853, President Franklin Pierce will use force to open trade with Japan

21. Japan
Matthew C. Perry ordered to take a naval expedition to Japan to negotiate a trade treaty

22. Japan The Japanese realized they were lacking in technology
Japan signed a trade agreement with the U.S. the following year

23. Japan Japan began to Westernize their nation after U.S. forced trade
Reshaped their history
By 1890, Japan will become a powerful nation in Asia

24. Hawaii
Became an important trade partner in the 1800s

25. Hawaii 1875—U.S. exempted Hawaii sugar from tariffs
1887—U.S. renewed treaty, along with right to build naval base at Pearl Harbor

26. Hawaii American influence in Hawaii grew
Many Americans owned plantations on the islands
Became a major exporter of sugarcane and pineapples

27. Hawaii
Queen Liliuokalani took the throne in 1891 and tried to take back power that was lost to American plantation owners

28. Hawaii
American plantation owners, led by Sanford B. Dole, with support from the marines overthrew the queen

29. Hawaii
Sanford B. Dole will be the first president of Hawaii

30. Hawaii They asked to be annexed by the U.S.
President Cleveland would not accept annexation, thought it was wrong
Hawaii was annexed in 1898

31. Latin America
In the 1800s, the U.S. wanted to increase its influence in Latin America

32. Latin America Latin Americans bought most of their goods from Europe
U.S. wanted to be the dominant power in the region

33. Latin America
Sec. of State James G. Blaine proposed idea of Pan-Americanism, which called for economic and political cooperation between the U.S. and Latin American countries
L.A. nations rejected the idea

34. Latin America
L.A. nations did agree to create the Organization of American States (OAS)
OAS has worked to promote cooperation among the nations in L.A.

35. U.S. Navy
Americans were willing to risk war to defend American interests overseas
Led to support for a large modern navy

36. U.S. Navy
Alfred T. Mahan, Captain in the U.S. Navy, published The Influence of Seapower Upon History,
Stated all strong nations had strong navies, U.S. needed new territories for naval bases
Persuaded many gov’t officials to support increasing naval strength

37. U.S. Navy
By 1900, the U.S. will have one of the largest navies in the world