A Pacific Empire Chapter 23, Section 1

Isolation and Expansion George Washington suggested Isolationism Why? Yet, from its earliest existence, the American republic had also followed a policy of expansionism, or extending its national boundaries Sea to Shining Sea Foreign Trade- goods to Europe/Asia Japan refused They did not agree with Western customs Foreign sailors who were shipwrecked were not allowed to leave President Millard Fillmore sent Commodore Matthew Perry Perry presented a letter from the President Circle yes or no- you have one year to think about it Perry returned with seven warships (1854) Impressed by the US strength the Japanese Emperor signed the Treaty of Kanagawa. Help shipwrecked sailors Two ports

Seward Looks to the Pacific Secretary of State- William Seward Wanted to dominate the Pacific Congress Annex Midway Alaska from Russia Too far to govern US could use it to trade with Asia Increased the size of our country by one fifth Seward’s Ice Box or Seward’s Folly Prospectors found gold in 1890 Lowland were good for farming Rich in timber, copper, petroleum, and natural gas

Imperialism Age of Imperialism (1870-1914) Imperialism is the policy of powerful countries seeking to control the economic and political affairs of weaker countries or regions China large county one imperial palace Britain, Germany, France- Africa/Southern Asia US and Japan Why? 3 reasons Industrial countries needed raw materials Racism- Europeans felt they had a duty to spread their religion and culture to people whom they considered to be less civilized. Savages Rich cultures of their own Competition Colonize a area and shut out the competitions Sound like they needed a Sherman Anti-Trust Act…

Imperialism Cont. US became a world leader in 1890 England was grabbing all the colonies US still believed in Isolation More than we can consume Society is congested with workers and no work, NEED NEW MARKETS West was settled we need a new frontier to build up Investments We needed a navy to protect our foreign trade boats Alfred Mahn- naval captain The Influence of Sea Power Upon History Caribbean and Pacific- Latin America/Asia The Great White Fleet Hulls- white

Rivalry Over Samoa Chain of Islands in the South Pacific Pg. 664 Great Britain, US, and Germany wanted these islands 1889 Germans fired upon a US friendly village Large storm came-eased the crisis US and Germany divided Samoa-Britain received other islands in the Pacific

Taking Over Hawaii http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pS35CnwYEOk&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8BscCSEr-Y&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hORr3CPDnsM On the way to China many countries would take port at these islands 1820- American Missionaries mid 1800’s large sugar plantations Cheap labor- Philippines, China, Korea, and Japan 1887 American Planters forced King Kaakaua to accept a new constitution Reduce Hawaiian power, increase planters- died in 1891 Liliuokalani –rejected the new constitution The planters rebelled Liliuokalani gave in- Didn’t want any blood on her hands Grover Cleveland Two years later became a territory

Protecting Trade with China China had been weakened by Civil War and refused to industrialize in the 1800’s Sphere of Influence-area around a seaport, where a nation had special trading privileges President Hay wrote a letter telling how important it was for the industrial companies to continue trading with each other- Open Door Policy Inside China rebellion formed- The Boxer Rebellion Killed more than 200 foreigners- Guerillas Foreign gov’t brought in military to save those who had been captured Excuse to seize more land President Hay sent another letter- Respect China’s Independence Defend their interest Take a larger role in world affairs