1. 10.1: Roots of American Imperialism

2. Roots of Imperialism
Racist roots: civilize (and Christianize) “savages”
Military roots: more territory makes you look more powerful
U.S. added Hawaii and other Pacific islands because they were strategically useful for refueling & resupplying U.S. ships

3. Roots of Imperialism
Economic roots: U.S. companies & businessmen were beginning to expand to other countries
We also wanted to have new markets to sell all of the good we created.
Relatively speaking, the U.S. built an empire for self-serving reasons.

4. Alaska and Hawaii
Alaska bought from Russians in 1867, considered fool at the time but has been very valuable
Sugar companies owned by Am. citizens convinced the U.S. to annex (add) Hawaii in 1898
The annexation of Hawaii was done against the wishes of the Hawaiians
BTW, why should the name Sanford Dole sound familiar…?