What were the causes of U.S. expansion overseas in the late 1800s? Becoming a World Power - 1880 – 1917 Causes and effects of the United States interest in overseas expansion What were the causes of U.S. expansion overseas in the late 1800s? Causes Effects Economic leaders sought new markets and raw materials. Political leaders wanted to establish a military presence overseas. Establishing refueling stations Americans’ belief in the superiority of culture also fueled expansion. United States gain territories in the Caribbean and the Pacific (Hawaii, Soma, Cuba) United States purchased Alaska The United States issues an Open Door Policy which allows all nations to trade with China.

America Spreading its Wings In the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, the United States began to extend its power around the world. The impetus for this global expansion was a combination of enterprising capitalism, a vibrant patriotism, and missionary impulse.

Becoming a World Power Where was the focus of U.S. expansion before the late 1800s? • How did William Seward contribute to U.S. expansion? • Why did the American planters’ request for the annexation of Hawaii fail in the early 1890s?

Reasons for Overseas Expansion Economic Interests Expanded market to global community Made more MONEY

Access to Resources Access to resources Alaska: oil, timber, gold, copper and furs Hawaii: sugar cane and pineapple Cuba: sugar cane

United States interest in the Pacific Refueling stations Pacific islands were ideal for ships to stop and refuel when headed west Guam Midway Island Wake Island Hawaii Samoa Islands

Trade routes Quicker way to get to Asia and the West Coast of the U. S Trade routes Quicker way to get to Asia and the West Coast of the U.S. Increased global market Trade Routes

Why did the United States Look overseas? Opening japan to Trade – page 680 Purchasing Alaska – page 680 (“Seward’s Folly”) Manifest Destiny – page 681 Samoa - page 683 Annexation of Hawaii - page 683

Effects of Overseas Expansion Open Door Policy Secretary of State John Hay wanted all countries to trade with China on an equal basis Most countries responded NEITHER yes or no Hay publicly announced all countries were on board