1. Baltimore Polytechnic Institute November 14, 2011 U.S. History Mr. Green

2. The students will analyze factors that influenced American imperialism by summarizing the causes and effects of European and Asian imperialism Hand-in: Announcement: Warm-up Question: Read “One American’s Story” and page 364 and answer the following questions: 1. How did Queen Lilliuokalani know her influence had come to an end? 2. How did Queen Liliuokalani feel about the U.S. takeover of the Hawaiian government?

3. Global Imperialism Stronger nations extend their economic, political, or military control over weaker territories became a global trend in the late 19 th century European Imperialism European powers divided Africa in the late 19 th century Great Britain acquired land in Asia and the Pacific “the Sun never sets on the British Empire” Asian Imperialism Japan became imperialistic in the 1890’s with moves into China

4. 3 Factors fueled American imperialism 1. Economic competition 2. Political and military competition 3. Racial and cultural superiority A Thirst for New Markets Technology increased productivity on the farms and in the factories Question: What does a farmer/factory owner do with surplus products?

5. Desire for Military Strength Alfred T. Mahan argued 5 points: 1. Strong U.S. navy to defend shipping 2. Strategically located bases for refueling 3. Develop a modern fleet 4. Canal across Isthmus of Panama 5. Acquire Hawaii/other Pacific islands Belief in Anglo-Saxon Superiority Some wanted to spread Christianity and civilization to “inferior people” Anti-Imperialism Some objected to imperialism and moral grounds and a threat to Anglo-Saxon heritage

6. Hawaii’s economy American owned sugar plantations made up ¾ of the island’s wealth 1875 Hawaii exempt from sugar duty in the United States 1887 U.S. built naval base at Pearl Harbor 1890 McKinley Tariff placed a duty on Hawaiian sugar Plantation owners wanted U.S. to annex Hawaii so they did not have to pay that duty The Queen is deposed Liliuokalani wanted to remove property right status to vote U.S. ambassador organizes a coup to protect American lives/property Group imprisons queen and places Sanford B. Dole as provisional president

7. Republic of Hawaii Stevens quickly recognizes provisional government He is blamed for actions President Cleveland instructed the queen be restored, Dole refused and Cleveland did not use force When McKinley won, Congress annexed Hawaii without a vote

8. “The Hawaiian pear is now fully ripe, and this is the golden hour…to pluck it.” John L. Stevens To what extent does the above quote demonstrate the imperialistic tendencies of the United States in the 1890s?

9. Create a flow chart showing causes and effects of imperialism in Africa.

10. Complete question #2 on page 367

11. Chapter 10 Vocabulary due on Friday Read Chapter 10 Section 1 and 2 and prepare for a 5 Question Quiz.