1. Imperialism America’s New Manifest Destiny

2. What is Imperialism? Imperialism = “the creation and maintenance of an Unequal economic, cultural and territorial relationship, usually between states and often in the form of an empire, based on domination and subordination. Imperialism = “the creation and maintenance of an Unequal economic, cultural and territorial relationship, usually between states and often in the form of an empire, based on domination and subordination.

4. 3 Motives for Imperialism 1. $$$$ improved trade with Asia. 1. $$$$ improved trade with Asia. 2. Keep Europe out of South America. 2. Keep Europe out of South America. 3. God, Missions, and the White Man’s Burden. 3. God, Missions, and the White Man’s Burden. 4. Military Strength (becoming a world power) 4. Military Strength (becoming a world power)

5. Motive 1 $$$$ - More is produced domestically, ships can be used to transport extra to sell. - More is produced domestically, ships can be used to transport extra to sell. -Use of Natural Resources -Use of Natural Resources -Prestige -Prestige

6. Motive 2 (White Man’s Burden) Social Darwinism: President Roosevelt believes this applies to nations as well as people and animals. (White Americans are the fittest). Social Darwinism: President Roosevelt believes this applies to nations as well as people and animals. (White Americans are the fittest). “White Man’s Burden”: Rudyard Kipling Civilize the backwards people of the world. “White Man’s Burden”: Rudyard Kipling Civilize the backwards people of the world. Our Country written by Josiah Strong- argues that the white race was chosen by God to rule. Our Country written by Josiah Strong- argues that the white race was chosen by God to rule.

7. Motive 3 (Military Strength) Captain Alfred Mahan: The History of Sea Power advocates for a powerful navy. Captain Alfred Mahan: The History of Sea Power advocates for a powerful navy. Everyone else is doing it-(Germany, France, Spain, England, etc) Everyone else is doing it-(Germany, France, Spain, England, etc) Pacific Islands can act as fueling stations for US Navy, and as naval bases. Pacific Islands can act as fueling stations for US Navy, and as naval bases.

8. Motive 3 (Military Strength) Powerful nations need a powerful navy and merchant ship. Powerful nations need a powerful navy and merchant ship. Everyone else is building up militarily Everyone else is building up militarily

9. Motive 3 (Military Strength) Pacific Islands can act as fueling stations for US Navy, and as naval bases. Pacific Islands can act as fueling stations for US Navy, and as naval bases. More is produced domestically= more ships to transport it= more $$ More is produced domestically= more ships to transport it= more $$

10. By the 1880’s America Looks Outward European Expansion: Great Britain, France, Germany develop colonies in Africa, Asia, Pacific Islands. European Expansion: Great Britain, France, Germany develop colonies in Africa, Asia, Pacific Islands. Social Darwinism: Pres. Roosevelt believes this applies to nations as well as people and animals. (White Americans are the fittest). Social Darwinism: Pres. Roosevelt believes this applies to nations as well as people and animals. (White Americans are the fittest).

11. South America -Monroe Doctrine 1823; President Monroe Tells European Countries not to Colonize Am. Hemisphere 1823; President Monroe Tells European Countries not to Colonize Am. Hemisphere

12. Roosevelt Corollary An Add-on to the Monroe Doctrine An Add-on to the Monroe Doctrine The U.S.A. Will Police Latin America/Military force if needed. The U.S.A. Will Police Latin America/Military force if needed. A civilized nation will force Central America to pay debts. A civilized nation will force Central America to pay debts.

13. Some Americans Disagree with Imperialism. Many Americans Believe Imperialism goes against everything America stands for. Remember the 13 Original Colonies?

14. America Begins to Colonize in Asia Pacific Islands of Samoa. 1878- Samoan Chiefs and U.S.A. enter into protectorate. This allows U.S.A. to Refuel Ships, In return Samoa will be protected by U.S.A.

15. Next Stop; Hawaiian Islands By 1870 Large American owned Sugar plantations have developed In Hawaii. By 1870 Large American owned Sugar plantations have developed In Hawaii. 1887 In Return for Tax free Trading on Sugar Hawaii Rulers give U.S.A. use of Pearl Harbor. 1887 In Return for Tax free Trading on Sugar Hawaii Rulers give U.S.A. use of Pearl Harbor. 1890 U.S.A. Eliminates Tax Free Status on Sugar 1890 U.S.A. Eliminates Tax Free Status on Sugar 1893 Hawaii Queen “Lily” tries to elim. Pearl Harbor. 1893 Hawaii Queen “Lily” tries to elim. Pearl Harbor.

16. Hawaii Continued….. 1893 U.S. Marines are sent to Hawaii. They overthrow the queen, and save the Sugar Farmers. 1893 U.S. Marines are sent to Hawaii. They overthrow the queen, and save the Sugar Farmers. Sandford Dole is New Hawaiian President Sandford Dole is New Hawaiian President

17. The others: China China Japan Japan Philippines Philippines Guam Guam US Virgin Islands US Virgin Islands Puerto Rico Puerto Rico AND Cuba AND Cuba