Chapter 18 section 1

1. What was Imperialism? stronger nations attempt to create empires by dominating weaker nations (economically, politically, culturally, or militarily)

2. Imperialism grew in the late 1800s a. Explain Economic Factors Growth of industry in Europe Manufacturing nations required new markets to sell manufactured goods

2. Imperialism grew in the late 1800s b. Explain Nationalist Factors Competition among European nations for large empires (colonies)

2. Imperialism grew in the late 1800s c. Explain Military factors Advancement in military technology produced European armies & navies that were far superior to those of Africa & Asia new bases Required fueling places for navies around the world

2. Imperialism grew in the late 1800s d. Explain Humanitarian Factors Spread blessing of western civilization including law, medicine, Christian religion (western ideas)

3. How did Imperialism start? Improved transportation and communication between countries Annex foreign lands: join a new territory to an existing country

Video Clip: Expansionism

4. How did the United States get started with Imperialism 4. How did the United States get started with Imperialism? Provide 3 examples. Seward’s Folly: Purchasing Alaska for its rich resources 1850s: trade opened up with Japan after 200 years of being closed 1860s: treaties formed to allow for expanded trade with China Midway Islands: wanted a place to refuel and repair stations for naval vessels

Video Clip: Purchasing Alaska

Video Clip: Opening Japan

5. Explain the Economic growth factor of Imperialism. Over production of food and other goods America produced (surplus) Investment in economy of other countries = political influence in those countries Minor C. Keith (an American) provided Costa Rican gov’t financial support - in return he was given long term leases for land and railroad lines (exported 50 million bunches of bananas a year to U.S. and dominated the economies of Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Honduras = some people calling Central American nations as banana republics)

6. Why did Alfred T. Mahn think it was necessary for the United States to build a strong navy? Build up navy: build steam powered steel hulled ships to protect oversea trade Expand Navy: Had to increase budget 1883 built 3 cruisers and 2 battleships Naval Act 1890: construction of more battleships, gunboats, torpedo boats 1900: US had one of the most powerful navies in world (suggested US was willing and able to confront enemy on open sea)

7. Explain the idea of preserving the American spirit of Imperialism Feared US was losing vitality and expansion over seas might restore country’s pioneer spirit Social Darwinism justified expansion: expansion was nations destiny and wanted to introduce Christianity and modern civilization around the world

8. What was the public opinion towards Imperialism? Wanted new markets around the world Favored trade relations with other countries RESULT: political and military involvement tended to follow (example wars)