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Chapter 22 Section 1 Imperialism in the Pacific. America Becomes an Imperial Power ? Why did some Americans support imperialist policies? Manifest Destiny.

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1 Chapter 22 Section 1 Imperialism in the Pacific

2 America Becomes an Imperial Power ? Why did some Americans support imperialist policies? Manifest Destiny – push to Pacific coast, and now beyond. Imperialism – policy by which stronger nations extend their economic,political, or military control over weaker nations.

3 Con’t European expansionism into Africa, the late 19 th century. Would increase the nations’ financial prosperity, strengthen militarily, and spread democratic ideas. Superiority of the Western culture.

4 American Expansionism ? Why did America want to acquire Alaska and Hawaii? William Seward – former Secretary of State. Purchase Alaska from Russia in 1867 for 7.2million. “Sewards Icebox” “Sewards Folly”.

5 The Annexation of Hawaii Late 1800s, missionaries had moved to Hawaii to convert locals to Christianity. Descendants started sugar plantations and dominated economically. Queen Liliuokalani 1891- tried to limit their power. Planters revolted and overthrew the Queen. 1887 – Pearl Harbor established; refueling station for American merchant and military ships bound for Asia. Hawaii annexed in 1898.


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