1. Imperialism

2. Imperialism Imperialism – stronger nations taking control of weaker territories. Imperialism – stronger nations taking control of weaker territories. 3 factors that fueled American imperialism: 3 factors that fueled American imperialism: –Desire for military strength –Thirst for new markets –Belief in cultural superiority

3. Imperialism Admiral Alfred T. Mahan wanted to build up the navy to compete with Europe. Admiral Alfred T. Mahan wanted to build up the navy to compete with Europe. Wanted to gain raw materials and new markets for goods ($$$). Wanted to gain raw materials and new markets for goods ($$$). Wanted to spread Christianity and “civilize” the world. Wanted to spread Christianity and “civilize” the world.

4. Imperialism In 1867, William Seward urged the U.S. to buy Alaska for $7.2 million; Called “Seward’s Folly” In 1867, William Seward urged the U.S. to buy Alaska for $7.2 million; Called “Seward’s Folly” In 1898, the U.S. annexed Hawaii. In 1898, the U.S. annexed Hawaii.

5. Imperialism Jingoism – belief that one’s own country is the best. Jingoism – belief that one’s own country is the best.

6. Map Puerto RicoPacific Ocean GuamAtlantic Ocean The Philippines China Panama Hawaii Alaska

7. Spanish- American War, 1898

8. The Spanish-American War Cuba no longer wanted to be controlled by Spain. Cuba no longer wanted to be controlled by Spain.

9. The Spanish-American War Yellow Journalism – newspapers that printed outrageous stories about events in Cuba. Yellow Journalism – newspapers that printed outrageous stories about events in Cuba. William Randolph Hearst – New York Journal William Randolph Hearst – New York Journal –“You furnish the pictures and I’ll furnish the war.” Joseph Pulitzer – New York World Joseph Pulitzer – New York World

11. The Spanish-American War President William McKinley did NOT want to go to war with Spain. President William McKinley did NOT want to go to war with Spain. In February 1898, the U.S.S. Maine mysteriously blew up in Havana, Cuba; more than 260 men killed. In February 1898, the U.S.S. Maine mysteriously blew up in Havana, Cuba; more than 260 men killed. In April 1898, Congress declared war on Spain. In April 1898, Congress declared war on Spain.

12. “Remember the Maine and to hell with Spain”

13. Spanish-American War In the Philippines, Commodore George Dewey led the U.S. and destroyed the Spanish navy. In the Philippines, Commodore George Dewey led the U.S. and destroyed the Spanish navy. U.S. took control of the Philippines. U.S. took control of the Philippines.

14. Spanish-American War In Cuba, Theodore Roosevelt led the Rough Riders at San Juan Hill. In Cuba, Theodore Roosevelt led the Rough Riders at San Juan Hill. ALSO... The American navy destroyed the Spanish fleet in Cuba. ALSO... The American navy destroyed the Spanish fleet in Cuba. “Splendid Little War”

15. Spanish-American War Treaty of Paris, 1898: Treaty of Paris, 1898: –Spain gave Cuba its independence –U.S. gained Guam and Puerto Rico –U.S. bought the Philippines for $20 million

16. Large volunteer force Large volunteer force Training camps did not have enough weapons, supplies, or effective leaders Training camps did not have enough weapons, supplies, or effective leaders Troops wore heavy, wool uniforms Troops wore heavy, wool uniforms Civil War veterans spent more time telling war stories than training soldiers Civil War veterans spent more time telling war stories than training soldiers

17. Imperialism in Latin America

19. Imperialism U.S. forced Cuba to add the Platt Amendment: U.S. forced Cuba to add the Platt Amendment: –No foreign treaties –U.S. could use land for military

20. Imperialism Cuba became a protectorate (country partially controlled by a stronger country) of the U.S. Cuba became a protectorate (country partially controlled by a stronger country) of the U.S.

21. How do you get from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean???

22. Imperialism In 1903, President Roosevelt agreed to build the Panama Canal (already started by the French). In 1903, President Roosevelt agreed to build the Panama Canal (already started by the French). But... U.S. needed permission from Colombia; U.S. supported rebellion in Panama. But... U.S. needed permission from Colombia; U.S. supported rebellion in Panama.

23. Imperialism Roosevelt Corollary U.S. would protect its economic interests in Latin America. Roosevelt Corollary U.S. would protect its economic interests in Latin America. Added to Monroe Doctrine (protect Western Hemisphere) Added to Monroe Doctrine (protect Western Hemisphere) “Speak softly and carry a big stick”

24. Imperialism Dollar Diplomacy - Taft increased American investment ($$$) in Latin America. Dollar Diplomacy - Taft increased American investment ($$$) in Latin America. Anti-Imperialist League – believed it was wrong for the U.S. to rule other people without their consent. Anti-Imperialist League – believed it was wrong for the U.S. to rule other people without their consent.

25. Imperialism in Asia

26. Imperialism European nations had claimed spheres of influence and claimed economic privileges ($$$) in specific areas of China. European nations had claimed spheres of influence and claimed economic privileges ($$$) in specific areas of China. Open Door Policy – John Hay asked other strong nations share trading rights in China with the U.S. Open Door Policy – John Hay asked other strong nations share trading rights in China with the U.S. OPEN THE DOOR, PLEASE!!!

28. Imperialism In 1900, Chinese nationalists started the Boxer Rebellion and killed hundreds of missionaries and foreigners. In 1900, Chinese nationalists started the Boxer Rebellion and killed hundreds of missionaries and foreigners. Wanted to get rid of “foreign devils.” Wanted to get rid of “foreign devils.”

29. Why was the Open Door policy an appropriate term for United States policy toward China at the turn of the twentieth century? Why was the Open Door policy an appropriate term for United States policy toward China at the turn of the twentieth century? A. Because it encouraged the Boxer Rebellion to open the door of China to foreign conquest. B. Because it tried to open China to trade with all nations, not just those that had carved out “spheres of influence.” C. Because it extended the Monroe Doctrine to cover China and Pacific Rim nations. D. Because it opened the doors of the United States to large numbers of Chinese immigrants.

30. Theodore Roosevelt’s approach to foreign policy reflected the proverb “Speak softly and carry a big stick” because Theodore Roosevelt’s approach to foreign policy reflected the proverb “Speak softly and carry a big stick” because A. He allowed U.S. troops to beat foreign natives for breaking U.S. laws. B. He studied West African methods for negotiating with foreign powers. C. His soft-spoken personality made foreign leaders trust and admire him. D. His negotiations were always backed by the threat of military force.

31. In the late 19 th and early 20 th centuries, United States involvement in Asia and Latin America was motivated primarily by the desire to In the late 19 th and early 20 th centuries, United States involvement in Asia and Latin America was motivated primarily by the desire to Prevent the spread of dictatorships Prevent the spread of dictatorships Protect United States investments and trade Protect United States investments and trade Spread technological advances to these areas Spread technological advances to these areas Gain more land to resettle the growing population of the United States Gain more land to resettle the growing population of the United States