1. Reasons for Imperialism
USH-5.1

2. I. Imperialism
Expansion into new territories to seek raw materials and new markets
Making empires
Pres. Washington said to steer clear of alliances
We had followed the idea of isolationism since then
Keep out of the world’s affairs
By end of 1800s, economy not so small anymore
Need resources and markets

3. I. Imperialism Westward expansion was just like imperialism
Those new areas were settled by Americans
Looking for raw materials and new markets
Intended to make them regular states
Even Alaska, bought in 1862, became a state in 1958
These new territories were never meant to become states
People were too different
Were to be used for raw materials and new markets

4. II. Reasons to spread
Using capitalism led to industrialism which led to imperialism
Using property to make a profit led to factories
Using factories to produce meant a need for raw materials and new markets
Surplus of goods had to be sold somewhere
Easiest way to get those was building an empire

5. II. Reasons to spread Nationalism spreads in America
Proud to be an American…
Expanded navy to:
Compete with other imperialist countries
Protect trade
Secure markets
Spread Christianity

6. II. Reasons to spread Social Darwinism
One group is more fit to survive
Americans are superior to other people
Especially non-white people
US has the responsibility to expand to help those people get better
“White Man’s Burden”
The same thinking as “positive good”

7. II. Reasons to spread Wants to be a world power
Looks at European countries and is jealous
Uses the situations in Latin America to expand our influence