Distinguish between fact and opinion in documents about Imperialism. - Identify the roots of Imperialism Distinguish between fact and opinion in documents about Imperialism. - Identify the roots of Imperialism.

The first scientist appeared at the door and said, “I’ve come for them.” Carefully the test tubes were set down. The reply came: “They’re not ready.” A few minutes later, a loud noise could be heard. The first scientist rushed away, glancing to see if anyone was watching and muttering, “I’ve got to give them the slip!” True/False?? 1. The first scientist is a man. 2. There are two scientists in the story. 3. The first scientist came for the test tubes. 4. The test tubes weren’t ready. 5. The scientist was doing an experiment. 6. A loud noise came from the room. 7. The first scientist ran away. 8. A murder was committed. 9. The scientist did it. The first scientist appeared at the door and said, “I’ve come for them.” Carefully the test tubes were set down. The reply came: “They’re not ready.” A few minutes later, a loud noise could be heard. The first scientist rushed away, glancing to see if anyone was watching and muttering, “I’ve got to give them the slip!” True/False?? 1. The first scientist is a man. 2. There are two scientists in the story. 3. The first scientist came for the test tubes. 4. The test tubes weren’t ready. 5. The scientist was doing an experiment. 6. A loud noise came from the room. 7. The first scientist ran away. 8. A murder was committed. 9. The scientist did it.

Imperialism Policy of exploiting people and nations for the political and/or economic benefit of another nation. Motivating Factors? –Racism and Social Darwinism “Anglo-Saxon Superiority” John Burgess Herbert Spencer Rudyard Kipling’s poem “The White Man’s Burden”

The White Man's Burden Take up the White Man's burden-- Send forth the best ye breed-- Go bind your sons to exile To serve your captives' need; To wait in heavy harness, On fluttered folk and wild-- Your new-caught, sullen peoples, Half-devil and half-child.

Notice how the native population is depicted as children relying upon a paternalistic Uncle Sam…

Imperialism Motivating Factors? –Missionary Motive Imperialism of Righteousness 1898 Reverend J.H. Barrows. Between American religious groups increased Protestant missionaries 6- fold.

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Imperialism Motivating Factors? –Strategic Concerns Admiral Alfred Mahan’s book “Influence of Sea Power on History” called for: –Need for strong navy. –Panama Canal. –Naval bases in the Caribbean & Pacific. –Annex Hawaii and other Pacific Islands.

Imperialism Motivating Factors? –Strategic Concerns Republican Senator Henry Cabot Lodge. Teddy Roosevelt Journalists Whitelaw Reid and Albert Shaw. John Hay and Elihu Root. Naval Advisory Board was created in 1881.

Imperialism Motivating Factors? –Economic Designs Expansion through trade. –Commodore Matthew Perry Commodore Matthew Perry