Imperialism - A stronger nation takes control over a weaker nation politically, economically and/or culturally 1. America imperializes because:__________ 2. Imperialism is justified when:___________ 3. Imperialism is not justified when:________ 4. The imperialized country __________ as a result of imperialism
Feeling of superiority (think Social Darwinism) -we are superior therefore we are helping them: - religiously -economically -socially -remember “Manifest Destiny”? -sound like anything from the last unit??
Our frontier is “closed” therefore we: Need a new frontier to be special The Frontier Thesis – Frederick Jackson Turner “The frontier is a space where individuals and society can be renewed, begin again, and seek out new opportunities.” … The frontier is what makes America special
We have industrialized and therefore we need: Markets Raw materials Need markets & raw materials Increasing Industrial Output, CoalSteel million tons850 million tons million tons6,746 million tons million tons24,216 million tons Industry as a Percent of the Economy Agriculture Manufacturing and Mining percent33 percent percent58 percent
Europe has been doing it and therefore: - we need to prove we are just as good/capable Alfred Mahan The Influence of Sea Power upon History those with the best navy dominate (what do you need if you have a navy?)
Europe has been doing it and therefore: -we need colonies for national security
Which of these, if any, did you list as justified? Which of these, if any, did you list as unjustified? Any reasons hold more weight than others in your opinion?