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1 An Emerging World Power Roots of Imperialism
Chapter 9.1

2 Frederick Jackson Turner; Thesis on Closing the Frontier (1893) U
Frederick Jackson Turner; Thesis on Closing the Frontier (1893) U.S takes an active role in world affairs; How and Why?

3 Extension of political (military) and economic power Causes of Imperialism; Europe Started, Natural Resources (extractive economy), New Markets Alfred T. Mahan Writes a Book!  The Influence of Sea Power Upon History Benefits of a Strong Navy; Uninterrupted Flow Evidence of Influence?

4 Justifying Imperialism; Superiority, Social Darwinism, No More Isolationism Manifest Destiny, Part 3??

5 American Imperialism in Japan Matthew Perry sets a precedent in 1867  Midway Island  Trade With Hawaii ( )  Pearl Harbor

6 Acquiring Alaska; $7.2millian Dollars William Seward  Seward’s Folly, Seward’s Ice Box; Why? Natural Resources? Benefits; Raw Materials, Refuel

7 Imperialism in Latin America. Natural Place to Expand; Why
Imperialism in Latin America? Natural Place to Expand; Why?  First International Pan-American Conference  Eventually Panama Canal

8 Hawaii  Missionaries in 1790s, Sugar Cane Plantations Changing Government in Hawaii; How?  King Kalakaua U.S Planters in Hawaii Face Challenges; Tariffs and Queen Liliuokalani America’s Reaction to the Queen Annexation of Hawaii; McKinley (1898)

9 Spanish-American War pg. 256-262
Chapter 9.2

10 Spanish American War; Sympathy towards rebels, Yellow Journalism, U. S
Spanish American War; Sympathy towards rebels, Yellow Journalism, U.S.S Maine Puerto Rico, Guam, Philippines, Control of Cuba $$  Sugar Cane Why do most Americans favor Cuba?

11 Selling U.S the War Exaggeration; Yellow Journalism Jingoism; Publication of de Lome’s Letter

12 Yellow Journalism: Remember the U. S. S Maine Who Attacked
Yellow Journalism: Remember the U.S.S Maine Who Attacked? Entering War with Spain (1898); Use Force With Spain: Teller Amendment & Blockade Spain Declares War

13 Actual Victories Against Spain; Philippines  Commodore Manila Bay, Emilio Aguinaldo August 1898 Spain Surrenders in Philippines What About Cuba? Situation? Teddy Roosevelt and the Rough Riders  Hills of San Juan  Surrender at Santiago Treaty of Paris (1898) Terms  Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam, Purchase Philippines

14 Imperialist V Anti-Imperialist Points of View Turning Point in American Foreign Policy


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