1. American Imperialism I. Intro. Stuff: A. What Is Imperialism/Colonialism? Fancy Definition: Imperialism is the extension of a a wealthy or powerful nation’s authority by territorial acquisition OR by the establishment of Economic or Political or Cultural dominance over another nation. Colonialism is Imperialism, with the addition of the establishment of settlements OR the exploiting of resources.

2. More Intro. Stuff B. Types of Imperialism 1. Military: Example: U. S. War on Mexico to take N. 1/3 of Mexico in 1840s 2. Economic: Example19 th century (1800s) Indian Wars take Plains From Natives. 3. Cultural: Example: MacDonalds and Starbucks ALL OVER the world. 4. Religious: Missionaries anywhere– Example: California/Catholic missions to Native People in California, 1600s

3. II. Why Do It? The Four “Ps” A. PROFIT! The #1 Reason B. POLITICS

4. The 4 Ps Continued... 3. Patriotism: 4. Piety:

5. III. Sphere of Influence A. History books say the U. S. did not want to get involved in WWI because we were ISOLATIONIST or PACIFISTS. Nothing could be further from the truth. B. 1. Rather the U. S. Did not See Europe and N. Africa as part of it’s “Sphere of Influence. C. 2. SO What Was?

7. Answer: The Pacific Islands and Latin America

8. WWI was about European Imperialism in Africa and the Middle East—NOT a U.S. Sphere of Influence!

9. IV. American Imperialism and Hawaii A. Hawaii not a state until 1959.Why is Hawaii a State?

10. Let’s Watch the Video and See what Pinky Says!