1. Chapter 10 Becoming a World Power (1890-1915)

2. The growth of Imperialism When stronger nations attempt to create empires by dominating weaker nations— economically, politically, culturally, or militarily it is called imperialism.When stronger nations attempt to create empires by dominating weaker nations— economically, politically, culturally, or militarily it is called imperialism. The late 1800s was the peak of European imperialism, with European countries dominating much of Africa and Asia.The late 1800s was the peak of European imperialism, with European countries dominating much of Africa and Asia.

3. Why Imperialism grew The growth of industry in Europe increased the need for natural resources. Manufacturing countries also required new markets.The growth of industry in Europe increased the need for natural resources. Manufacturing countries also required new markets. Nationalism resulted in competition between nations to build the largest empire.Nationalism resulted in competition between nations to build the largest empire. Nationalism includes the belief in the superiority of one’s culture which provides an incentive for expansion.Nationalism includes the belief in the superiority of one’s culture which provides an incentive for expansion. A military incentive for imperialism was the need for distant naval bases.A military incentive for imperialism was the need for distant naval bases. Humanitarians and religiously motivated people believed Western civilization had a duty to spread its blessings including, its law, medicine, and Christian religion.Humanitarians and religiously motivated people believed Western civilization had a duty to spread its blessings including, its law, medicine, and Christian religion.

4. Causes of the New Imperialism Nationalism Industrial Revolution Religious fervor Feelings of racial and religious superiority.

5. Europe Leads the Way Improved transportation made it easier for Great Britain, France, and Russia, to extend their imperial grip over far-flung lands.Improved transportation made it easier for Great Britain, France, and Russia, to extend their imperial grip over far-flung lands. Great Britain acquired the most imperial possessions.Great Britain acquired the most imperial possessions. “The sun never sets on the British Empire.”“The sun never sets on the British Empire.” After Germany unified in 1871, it seized colonies in Africa and Asia.After Germany unified in 1871, it seized colonies in Africa and Asia. By 1890, the U.S. was eager to join the competition for new territories.By 1890, the U.S. was eager to join the competition for new territories.

6. Monroe Doctrine Since 1820 the main principle in U.S. foreign policy.Since 1820 the main principle in U.S. foreign policy. Asserted that the Western Hemisphere was not to be further colonized by European countries, and that the U.S. would not interfere with existing European colonies, nor in the internal concerns of European countries.Asserted that the Western Hemisphere was not to be further colonized by European countries, and that the U.S. would not interfere with existing European colonies, nor in the internal concerns of European countries. Asserted U.S. ascendancy in the Western Hemisphere.Asserted U.S. ascendancy in the Western Hemisphere. Overtime it would be broadened to support American imperialism.Overtime it would be broadened to support American imperialism.

7. Expanding U.S. Interests Manifest Destiny helped the U.S. justify its policies toward Mexico. The annexation of Texas and the acquisition of California and other southwestern lands were early steps toward American empire. In 1867, under the direction of Secretary of State William H. Seward the U.S. purchased Alaska. In 1853, an American fleet under the Commodore Matthew Perry sailed into Tokyo Bay, forcing Japan to start trading with the U.S. The U.S. annexed the Midway Islands in 1867 to set up a naval refueling station.

8. Arguments for U.S. Expansion (promoting economic growth) U.S. Industrial growth had resulted in an overproduction of goods that could not all be consumed domestically.U.S. Industrial growth had resulted in an overproduction of goods that could not all be consumed domestically. Overproduction of food and goods had led to economic panics and depressions.Overproduction of food and goods had led to economic panics and depressions. The U.S. needed new markets for its goods.The U.S. needed new markets for its goods. Some American leaders went a step further and invested directly in the economies of other countries.Some American leaders went a step further and invested directly in the economies of other countries. Central American countries were called “ Banana Republics ” because they were dominated by U.S. business.Central American countries were called “ Banana Republics ” because they were dominated by U.S. business.

9. Arguments for U.S. Expansion (Protecting American Security) Lobbyists who favored a strong U.S. navy pushed for expansion. Captain Alfred T. Mahan, in his 1890 book, The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783, argued that the nation’s economic future hinged on gaining new markets abroad. In his view the U.S. needed a powerful navy to protect the markets.

10. Arguments for U.S. Expansion (Preserving American Spirit) Expansionist like Fredrick Jackson Turner, Henry Cabot Lodge, and Theodore Roosevelt, believed that a quest for empire would restore the country’s pioneer spirit.Expansionist like Fredrick Jackson Turner, Henry Cabot Lodge, and Theodore Roosevelt, believed that a quest for empire would restore the country’s pioneer spirit. Social Darwinism, also used to justify expansion, was the concept that some cultures had the right to dominate other cultures, because of their superiority. Social Darwinism, also used to justify expansion, was the concept that some cultures had the right to dominate other cultures, because of their superiority. During the Age of Imperialism (19 th and early 20 th centuries) many intellectuals believed that certain racial groups were superior to others.During the Age of Imperialism (19 th and early 20 th centuries) many intellectuals believed that certain racial groups were superior to others.

11. More on American imperialism The White man’s burden was the belief that white men had the duty to introduce other people to the benefits of Western society.The White man’s burden was the belief that white men had the duty to introduce other people to the benefits of Western society. In the process of expanding and becoming a world power, the U.S. increasingly found itself in conflict with other nations.In the process of expanding and becoming a world power, the U.S. increasingly found itself in conflict with other nations. President Cleveland’s Secretary of State, demanded in 1895 that Britain acknowledge the Monroe Doctrine and submit a boundary dispute with Venezuela to arbitration. President Cleveland’s Secretary of State, demanded in 1895 that Britain acknowledge the Monroe Doctrine and submit a boundary dispute with Venezuela to arbitration.

12. The Spanish American war (The Cuban Rebellion) Cuba rebelled against Spain in 1895 after its economy collapsed.Cuba rebelled against Spain in 1895 after its economy collapsed. Spanish General Valeriano Weyler instituted a policy of “ reconcentration ” where he forced thousands of Cubans into guarded camps.Spanish General Valeriano Weyler instituted a policy of “ reconcentration ” where he forced thousands of Cubans into guarded camps. Over two years, disease and starvation (due to reconcentration and fighting the Spanish) killed an estimated 200,000 Cubans.Over two years, disease and starvation (due to reconcentration and fighting the Spanish) killed an estimated 200,000 Cubans. Jose Marti an exiled Cuban journalist urged the U.S to intervene in Cuba.Jose Marti an exiled Cuban journalist urged the U.S to intervene in Cuba.

13. Road to the Spanish- American War Cuban guerrillas were able to get U.S. business owners to put pressure on the U.S. government to act by destroying American owned sugar plantations and mills in Cuba.

14. Yellow Journalism Transformed newspapers with sensational and scandalous news coverage.Transformed newspapers with sensational and scandalous news coverage. Was largely the result of competition for readers between the New York World and the New York Morning Journal.Was largely the result of competition for readers between the New York World and the New York Morning Journal. William R. Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer used their newspapers to increase public sympathy for Cuban rebels. William R. Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer used their newspapers to increase public sympathy for Cuban rebels. Jingoism was the intense burst of national pride and the desire for an aggressive foreign policy that resulted from yellow journalism. Jingoism was the intense burst of national pride and the desire for an aggressive foreign policy that resulted from yellow journalism.

15. More steps to war President McKinley moved the U.S.S. Maine into Havana’s harbor to protect U.S. citizens and property. President McKinley moved the U.S.S. Maine into Havana’s harbor to protect U.S. citizens and property. The de Lome Letter, from the Spanish Ambassador to Washington, which ridiculed President McKinley was stolen and published in U.S. newspapers.The de Lome Letter, from the Spanish Ambassador to Washington, which ridiculed President McKinley was stolen and published in U.S. newspapers. The U.S.S. Maine exploded and sank in the Havana Harbor killing 250 American Soldiers.The U.S.S. Maine exploded and sank in the Havana Harbor killing 250 American Soldiers. On the other side of the world their was another rebellion against Spanish power in the Philippines.On the other side of the world their was another rebellion against Spanish power in the Philippines.

16. Still more steps to war While Theodore Roosevelt was only the assistant secretary of the Navy he cabled naval commanders in the Pacific to prepare for military action against Spain. McKinley sent a list of demands to Spain which included, compensation for the Maine, an end to reconcentration camps, a truce with Cuba, and Cuban independence. Spain agreed to all of McKinley’s demands except Cuban independence.

17. War Begins When Spain refused to meet all his demands McKinley sent a war message to Congress.When Spain refused to meet all his demands McKinley sent a war message to Congress. Congress recognized Cuban independence and authorized force against Spain.Congress recognized Cuban independence and authorized force against Spain. To free Cuba from Spanish rule was a main goal of the U.S. in the Spanish-American War.To free Cuba from Spanish rule was a main goal of the U.S. in the Spanish-American War. The first action of the war was Admiral George Dewey’s surprise attack on Spanish ships, anchored in Manila Bay in the Philippines, destroying Spain’s entire Pacific fleet in just seven hours.The first action of the war was Admiral George Dewey’s surprise attack on Spanish ships, anchored in Manila Bay in the Philippines, destroying Spain’s entire Pacific fleet in just seven hours. Spain’s Atlantic fleet was bottled up by U.S. warships in the harbor at Santiago.Spain’s Atlantic fleet was bottled up by U.S. warships in the harbor at Santiago.

18. The Rough Riders The First Volunteer Cavalry organized and recruited by Theodore Roosevelt.The First Volunteer Cavalry organized and recruited by Theodore Roosevelt. Roosevelt resigned his position as Assistant Secretary of the Navy to organize and lead the Rough Riders.Roosevelt resigned his position as Assistant Secretary of the Navy to organize and lead the Rough Riders. They were a diverse group of volunteers that included cowboys, miners, policemen, college athletes and even some outlaws.They were a diverse group of volunteers that included cowboys, miners, policemen, college athletes and even some outlaws. When Roosevelt led the Rough Riders in a charge up San Juan Hill it became the most famous incident of the war.When Roosevelt led the Rough Riders in a charge up San Juan Hill it became the most famous incident of the war.

19. Rough Riders Charge up San Juan Hill

20. Rough Riders at the top of San Juan Hill

21. End of the War The Spanish-American War came to an end when the Spanish fleet made a desperate attempt to escape Santiago harbor and the U.S. Navy sank every Spanish Ship.The Spanish-American War came to an end when the Spanish fleet made a desperate attempt to escape Santiago harbor and the U.S. Navy sank every Spanish Ship. Future Secretary of State John Hay captured the public mood when he wrote his friend Teddy Roosevelt that it had been a “ splendid little war.”Future Secretary of State John Hay captured the public mood when he wrote his friend Teddy Roosevelt that it had been a “ splendid little war.” The Treaty of Paris (one of many) was the treaty with Spain after the Spanish American War.The Treaty of Paris (one of many) was the treaty with Spain after the Spanish American War.

22. Treaty of Paris (1898) The U.S gained the Philippines, Guam and Puerto Rico. The Philippines, Puerto Rico, & Guam were made unincorporated U.S. territories. Unincorporated U.S. territories were acquired territories not intended for statehood. Anti-imperialists opposed the Treaty of Paris because of the territories which would be acquired. With the territories acquired from the Spanish-American War the U.S. became an imperial power. Anti-imperialists believed that imperialism rejected the American ideal of liberty.

23. Dilemma in the Philippines In addition to arguing that the Filipinos needed to be civilized and Christianized, McKinley argued that if the U.S. didn’t take over the Philippines, European powers might seize the islands.In addition to arguing that the Filipinos needed to be civilized and Christianized, McKinley argued that if the U.S. didn’t take over the Philippines, European powers might seize the islands. The Filipino rebels who fought alongside the U.S. troops against Spain, expected victory would bring their independence.The Filipino rebels who fought alongside the U.S. troops against Spain, expected victory would bring their independence. When the U.S. ignored a Filipino declaration of independence, after the Spanish-American War, tensions between U.S. soldiers and Filipino rebels erupted into war.When the U.S. ignored a Filipino declaration of independence, after the Spanish-American War, tensions between U.S. soldiers and Filipino rebels erupted into war.

24. More on the Philippines War between U.S. forces and Filipino rebels lasted three years and killed 16,000 Filipino soldiers and as many as 200,000 Filipino civilians.War between U.S. forces and Filipino rebels lasted three years and killed 16,000 Filipino soldiers and as many as 200,000 Filipino civilians. The Philippines did not gain complete independence until 1946.The Philippines did not gain complete independence until 1946.

25. The Fate of Cuba Supporters of Cuban independence had attached an amendment, called the Teller Amendment, to Congress’s 1898 war resolution against Spain.Supporters of Cuban independence had attached an amendment, called the Teller Amendment, to Congress’s 1898 war resolution against Spain. The Teller Amendment promised the U.S. would not annex Cuba.The Teller Amendment promised the U.S. would not annex Cuba. In order to protect U.S. business interests in Cuba, after the war, McKinley installed a military government that ruled for three years.In order to protect U.S. business interests in Cuba, after the war, McKinley installed a military government that ruled for three years.

26. More on the fate of Cuba In 1900, the U.S. military government authorized Cubans to draft their own constitution, but only agreed to remove their troops if the Cubans would accept the Platt Amendment. The Platt Amendment stipulated that the Cuban government could not enter any foreign agreements, must allow the U.S. to establish naval bases as needed on the island, and must give the U.S. the right to intervene whenever necessary.

27. Annexation of Hawaii With the support of U.S. Marines, the pineapple planter, Sanford B. Dole removed Queen Liliuokalani from power in Hawaii.With the support of U.S. Marines, the pineapple planter, Sanford B. Dole removed Queen Liliuokalani from power in Hawaii. Dole proclaimed Hawaii a republic and requested that it be annexed by the U.S.Dole proclaimed Hawaii a republic and requested that it be annexed by the U.S. Congress was swayed to annex Hawaii because of arguments that the U.S. needed it for naval stations to protect its world trade.Congress was swayed to annex Hawaii because of arguments that the U.S. needed it for naval stations to protect its world trade.

28. Open Door Policy in China China’s huge population and its vast markets became increasingly important to American trade by the late 1800s.China’s huge population and its vast markets became increasingly important to American trade by the late 1800s. In the late 1800s Russia, Germany, Britain, France, and Japan were all seeking “ spheres of influence ” in China.In the late 1800s Russia, Germany, Britain, France, and Japan were all seeking “ spheres of influence ” in China. A sphere of influence was an area in China where a foreign country had economic and political control.A sphere of influence was an area in China where a foreign country had economic and political control. Secretary of State John Hay, developed the Open Door Policy that aimed to combat European spheres of influence in China, that threatened to squeeze American business interests out of Chinese markets.Secretary of State John Hay, developed the Open Door Policy that aimed to combat European spheres of influence in China, that threatened to squeeze American business interests out of Chinese markets.

29. More on the Open Door Policy The Open Door Policy consisted of pressuring European powers to open key ports, within their sphere of influence, in China to U.S. businessmen.The Open Door Policy consisted of pressuring European powers to open key ports, within their sphere of influence, in China to U.S. businessmen. The Open Door Policy was important to the U.S. because it gave the U.S. access to millions of consumers in China.The Open Door Policy was important to the U.S. because it gave the U.S. access to millions of consumers in China. Many Chinese resented foreign influence of any kind.Many Chinese resented foreign influence of any kind. A secret society in China (called Boxers by the American press) started a violent uprising in 1900, directed against foreigners and Chinese Christians.A secret society in China (called Boxers by the American press) started a violent uprising in 1900, directed against foreigners and Chinese Christians. The Boxer Rebellion led to the massacre of 300 foreigners and Chinese Christians.The Boxer Rebellion led to the massacre of 300 foreigners and Chinese Christians. Fearing the Boxer Rebellion would be used as an excuse by European powers to seize more Chinese territory Secretary Hay sent a second series of Open Door notes.Fearing the Boxer Rebellion would be used as an excuse by European powers to seize more Chinese territory Secretary Hay sent a second series of Open Door notes.

30. The panama Canal In 1879, a French company bought a 25-year concession from Colombia to build a canal across Panama.In 1879, a French company bought a 25-year concession from Colombia to build a canal across Panama. A concession is a grant for a piece of land in exchange for a promise to use the land for a specific purpose.A concession is a grant for a piece of land in exchange for a promise to use the land for a specific purpose. After failing to build the canal the French company sold the remaining rights to the U.S.After failing to build the canal the French company sold the remaining rights to the U.S. The Spooner Act (1902) authorized the purchase of the French assets in Panama (to build a canal) and required that the U.S. work out a treaty with Colombia for a lease of the land.The Spooner Act (1902) authorized the purchase of the French assets in Panama (to build a canal) and required that the U.S. work out a treaty with Colombia for a lease of the land.

31. More on The panama Canal Colombia refused to make a deal with the U.S. wanting to wait for the French concession to expire so that it could sell the isthmus for a higher price.Colombia refused to make a deal with the U.S. wanting to wait for the French concession to expire so that it could sell the isthmus for a higher price. Theodore Roosevelt secretly made it clear to the French Company that if it organized a Panamanian revolution against Colombia, the U.S. would not interfere.Theodore Roosevelt secretly made it clear to the French Company that if it organized a Panamanian revolution against Colombia, the U.S. would not interfere. The U.S. was able to obtain the canal zone by encouraging a Panamanian revolt against Colombia.The U.S. was able to obtain the canal zone by encouraging a Panamanian revolt against Colombia. In exchange for recognizing Panamanian independence and for becoming Panama’s protector, Panama granted the U.S. a permanent grant over a 10 mile-wide strip of land, for a Canal Zone over which the U.S. would have complete sovereignty.In exchange for recognizing Panamanian independence and for becoming Panama’s protector, Panama granted the U.S. a permanent grant over a 10 mile-wide strip of land, for a Canal Zone over which the U.S. would have complete sovereignty.

32. Reaction to the Canal Roosevelt’s opponents opposed his actions in Panama because he encouraged the Panamanian revolt. The U.S. actions to gain the Panama Canal Zone created ill will toward the U.S., among Latin Americans.

33. The Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine In 1904 and 1905 Theodore Roosevelt issued messages to congress that became known as the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine.In 1904 and 1905 Theodore Roosevelt issued messages to congress that became known as the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine. Roosevelt asserted that although the U.S. had no expansionist intentions, any “brutal wrongdoing” by a Latin American nation, would justify U.S. intervention as global police power.Roosevelt asserted that although the U.S. had no expansionist intentions, any “brutal wrongdoing” by a Latin American nation, would justify U.S. intervention as global police power. The central message of the Roosevelt Corollary, was that the U.S. would use force to prevent intervention in the affairs of neighboring countries.The central message of the Roosevelt Corollary, was that the U.S. would use force to prevent intervention in the affairs of neighboring countries. The Roosevelt Corollary established the U.S. as “an international police power.”The Roosevelt Corollary established the U.S. as “an international police power.”

34. Roosevelt as peacemaker Roosevelt feared the war between Japan and Russia would close the door to U.S. trade with China.Roosevelt feared the war between Japan and Russia would close the door to U.S. trade with China. In 1905 President Theodore Roosevelt mediated a peace agreement to the Russo-Japanese War, for which he won the Nobel peace prize.In 1905 President Theodore Roosevelt mediated a peace agreement to the Russo-Japanese War, for which he won the Nobel peace prize. Many of President Theodore Roosevelt’s policies resulted in the expansion of presidential power.Many of President Theodore Roosevelt’s policies resulted in the expansion of presidential power.

35. Taft’s Dollar Diplomacy President Taft wanted to maintain an open door to Asia and preserve the stability in Latin America. As for the rest, he preferred “substituting dollars for bullets.” President Taft wanted to maintain an open door to Asia and preserve the stability in Latin America. As for the rest, he preferred “substituting dollars for bullets.” Taft’s “ dollar diplomacy ” attempted to maintain orderly societies abroad through increased U.S. investment in foreign economies.Taft’s “ dollar diplomacy ” attempted to maintain orderly societies abroad through increased U.S. investment in foreign economies. Taft’s “dollar diplomacy” was undermined in the Caribbean and Central America by local revolutionary movements opposed to American influence.Taft’s “dollar diplomacy” was undermined in the Caribbean and Central America by local revolutionary movements opposed to American influence.

36. Resistance to U.S. Imperialism Although the U.S. reached new heights as an international power under Roosevelt and Taft, anti-colonialism abroad and anti-imperialism at home provided a growing check to further expansion.

37. Wilson’s Missionary diplomacy When President Woodrow Wilson refused to recognize General Huerta in Mexico because he was ruling without the consent of the people, it was announcing an end to Taft’s “dollar diplomacy.”When President Woodrow Wilson refused to recognize General Huerta in Mexico because he was ruling without the consent of the people, it was announcing an end to Taft’s “dollar diplomacy.” President’s Wilson’s belief that the U.S. had a mission to spread democracy and capitalism to other nations in the Western hemisphere and to protect them from foreign threats is referred to by some historians as “ missionary diplomacy.”President’s Wilson’s belief that the U.S. had a mission to spread democracy and capitalism to other nations in the Western hemisphere and to protect them from foreign threats is referred to by some historians as “ missionary diplomacy.”

38. Wilson and the Mexican Revolution American intervention in Mexico under President Wilson led to even more anti-American feeling in Latin America.American intervention in Mexico under President Wilson led to even more anti-American feeling in Latin America. A revolution in Mexico in 1911 forced Mexico’s long time dictator, Porfirio Diaz, to resign.A revolution in Mexico in 1911 forced Mexico’s long time dictator, Porfirio Diaz, to resign. The new President Francisco Madero, was unable to unite the deeply divided and impoverished country.The new President Francisco Madero, was unable to unite the deeply divided and impoverished country. In 1913 General Victoriano Huerta overthrew Madero and had him killed.In 1913 General Victoriano Huerta overthrew Madero and had him killed.

39. More on Wilson and Mexico Most European countries recognized Huerta when he promised to protect foreign investments.Most European countries recognized Huerta when he promised to protect foreign investments. Wilson refused to do so because he believed Huerta was a butcher ruling without the consent of the people.Wilson refused to do so because he believed Huerta was a butcher ruling without the consent of the people. Using the excuse of the arrest of American Sailors, Wilson had the American Navy occupy Veracruz.Using the excuse of the arrest of American Sailors, Wilson had the American Navy occupy Veracruz. Over 100 Mexicans died resisting occupation.Over 100 Mexicans died resisting occupation. As a result of Wilson’s occupation of Veracruz General Huerta resigned in favor of Venustiano Carranza.As a result of Wilson’s occupation of Veracruz General Huerta resigned in favor of Venustiano Carranza.

40. Wilson & Mexico part III Infuriated by Wilson’s support of Carranza, Pancho Villa terrorized Americans in Mexico and raided border towns in the U.S.Infuriated by Wilson’s support of Carranza, Pancho Villa terrorized Americans in Mexico and raided border towns in the U.S. General John J. Pershing led 5,000 U.S. troops in a failed attempt to capture Pancho Villa. General John J. Pershing led 5,000 U.S. troops in a failed attempt to capture Pancho Villa. Wilson’ “ moral diplomacy ” failed in Mexico as many Americans and Mexicans lost their lives and U.S. financial interests in Mexico lost ground.Wilson’ “ moral diplomacy ” failed in Mexico as many Americans and Mexicans lost their lives and U.S. financial interests in Mexico lost ground.

41. Anti-Imperialists Expansionist behavior, the anti-imperialists asserted, was a rejection of the nation’s foundation of “liberty for all.”Expansionist behavior, the anti-imperialists asserted, was a rejection of the nation’s foundation of “liberty for all.” The belief that “the Constitution must follow the flag,” was the argument that people in territories controlled by the U.S. should be entitled to the same rights as U.S. citizens.The belief that “the Constitution must follow the flag,” was the argument that people in territories controlled by the U.S. should be entitled to the same rights as U.S. citizens. Other anti-imperialist saw racism at work in imperialism (i.e. the white man’s burden).Other anti-imperialist saw racism at work in imperialism (i.e. the white man’s burden). Some racists in the South were anti-imperialist because they believed expansion would result in different races in the U.S.Some racists in the South were anti-imperialist because they believed expansion would result in different races in the U.S.

42. More objections to imperialism Some anti-imperialist made the economic argument that expansion was too expensive.Some anti-imperialist made the economic argument that expansion was too expensive. Samuel Gompers raised the argument that workers coming into the U.S., from annexed territories, would lower wages for U.S. workers. Samuel Gompers raised the argument that workers coming into the U.S., from annexed territories, would lower wages for U.S. workers. Some U.S. industrialist were concerned that goods produced cheaply, in annexed countries, would not require customs duties and could hurt U.S. industry.Some U.S. industrialist were concerned that goods produced cheaply, in annexed countries, would not require customs duties and could hurt U.S. industry.

43. Imperialism viewed from Abroad When Roosevelt sent the Great White fleet on a cruise around the world it was intended to demonstrate that the U.S. was a great naval power.When Roosevelt sent the Great White fleet on a cruise around the world it was intended to demonstrate that the U.S. was a great naval power. People in foreign lands would turn against the U.S. when it supported unpopular governments.People in foreign lands would turn against the U.S. when it supported unpopular governments. In other parts of the world the U.S. was both welcomed and rejected.In other parts of the world the U.S. was both welcomed and rejected.