Expansion in the Pacific
Factors that Drove Imperialism The need for markets The need for raw materials The desire for power The desire for prestige
BRITISH EMPIRE, 1914
Acquisition of Hawaii American missionaries arrived in the late 1820s. By the 1870s Americans controlled most of the land and trade. In 1875, Hawaiian sugar was exempted from U.S. tariffs, but in 1876, the U.S. demanded Pearl Harbor in exchange for tax-free status.
A Hawaiian king of the early 1800s combined British and U.S. flags to create the flag that has been used by Hawaii ever since. The eight stripes symbolize the main islands.
Acquisition of Hawaii In 1887, King Kalakaua was forced to sign the Bayonet Constitution. In 1893 supporters of annexation overthrew the Hawaiian monarchy and proclaimed Hawaii a U.S. protectorate. U.S. annexed Hawaii in 1898.
U.S. TERRITORIAL EXPANSION
U.S. Role in China Promoted the Open Door policy. Helped other foreign countries put down the Boxer Rebellion. Pressured foreign powers to observe open trade throughout China and preserve China’s right to rule its own territory.
COLONIAL CHINA, 1914
PROTESTANT MISSIONARIES
U.S. FLAG IN CHINA
HONG KONG HARBOR
CROWDED STREETS OF BEJING
SUMMER PALACE, PEKING
Chen Clan Temple, CHINA
Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall
Steps that led Japan to become a world power Agreed to Western demands for trade. Industrialized rapidly. Built up its army and navy. Attacked Russia in Negotiated a peace treaty with Russia.
EASTERN ASIA, 1914
COMMANDER PERRY IN JAPAN
STREET SCENE IN JAPAN
MOUNT FUJI
OSAKA, JAPAN
Test Essay Questions Define imperialism and explain why countries engaged in it. Describe the events that led to the Spanish-American War.
Pulitzer vs Hearst
War With Spain
Spanish- American War
Toledo, Spain
Segovia Cathedral, Spain
Alhambra, Granada Spain
Escorial, Madrid Spain
Cathedral of Burgos, Spain
Salamanca, Spain
Spanish Response to the Cuban Revolt Exiled many leaders of the independence movement. Sent soldiers to fight rebels. Sent General Valeriano Weyler to put down the revolt.
General Valeriano Weyler
Causes of the Spanish- American War Imperialist ambition Humanitarian sympathy for the rebels Yellow journalism The destruction of the USS Maine
Remember the USS Maine!
Major Battles of the Spanish- American War U.S. naval bombardment of Manila Bay in the Philippines Battle for Manila Battle for El Caney Battle for San Juan Hill in Cuba Battle between U.S. and Spanish navies off the coast of Cuba.
Major Battles of the Spanish- American War Battle between U.S. and Spanish forces in Puerto Rico
The Philippines after the Spanish-American War Emilio Aquinaldo set up a provisional government U.S. annexed the Philippines Filipino independence fighters battled U.S. troops for control and lost in 1902 Philippines independence 1946
Barcelona, Spain
Marbella, Spain