1. Causes of American Expansionism
And the Age of Imperialism

2. imperialism
“the policy in which stronger nations extend their economic, political, or military control over weaker territories.”

3. Motives New markets for goods/natural resources. Naval power
Alfred Mahan – establish naval bases & control the world.
Cultural superiority/racism

4. Alaska Desire for natural resources – gold, timber, oil.
Purchased from Russia for 7.2 million.

5. Hawaii Natural resources – sugar Naval power – Pearl Harbor
Refueling for ships

6. Taking hawaii
American planters rebelled against the Hawaiian government
US Marines invaded to assist planters
Hawaii annexed as a territory in 1898
Sanford B. Dole

9. Which of the following was NOT a motive for American imperialism at the end of the 1800s?
Desire for new markets.
Desire for natural resources.
Increase naval power.
Create a global system of public schools.

10. This political cartoon would be most associated with American takeover of what country? A. Alaska B. Philippines C. Hawaii D. Dallas

11. Which statement best summarizes America’s acquisition of Alaska. A
Which statement best summarizes America’s acquisition of Alaska? A. Alaska was purchased from Russia for 7.2 million dollars. B. American Marines invaded and defeated Russian forces. C. Donald Trump made a HUGE deal with Vladimir Putin. D. Canada ceded Alaska to the United States in return for fishing rights.