Imperialism 1890-1920 U.S. History Week #15
Monday’s Bellwork Magnet Vocabulary the term Imperialism
Essential Question What is the policy of Imperialism? Does America still exert this influence globally today? If so, in what form? What were the major factors that contributed to the growth of American imperialism during the late 19th Century and the early 20th Century? Why was the purchase of Alaska and the annexation of Hawaii significant? How has Alaska and Hawaii continued to benefit America today?
Imperialism Definition The policy in which stronger nations extend their economic, political, or military control over weaker territories
Global Competition Europe taking over Africa Japan going after China U.S. - manifest destiny ***3 factors fueled desire***** Desire for military strength Thirst for new markets Belief in cultural superiority
Desire for Military Strength Other nations building up military U.S. Leader Alfred T. Mahan Navy man Urged U.S. to build up naval power Compete with other nations Battleships – Maine and Oregon
Thirst for New Markets Inventions and industrial revolution Supply higher than demand Needed more raw materials Needed new markets to sell products in International trade solution to problem
Belief in Cultural Superiority Social Darwinism + racial superiority of Anglo Saxons U.S. responsibility to spread Christianity and civilization to worlds “inferior” people.
Alaska William Seward sets up the purchase of Alaska from Russia 1867 $7.2 million Natural resources Timber Minerals Oil
Hawaii 1867, U.S. took Midway Islands Hawaii used as stopping grounds for trade Americans owned sugar plantations on island More foreigners and immigrants than Hawaiian natives in 1900 Sugar tax caused need to annex Hawaii U.S. military build Pearl Harbor naval base
Voting rights limited in Hawaii Queen Liliuokalani to throne Tried to restore voting rights U.S. marines and Ambassador Stevens overthrew the Queen Set up gov’t headed by Sanford Dole President Cleveland restored Queen Dole refused Pres. Cleveland recognized Hawaii as a republic but wanted Hawaiians to agree Hawaii = U.S. territory, never voted 1959, Hawaii = 50th U.S. state
Student Activity 3 groups Hawaiians American plantation owners in Hawaii President Cleveland Discuss within your group your feelings toward annexation. Make list of reasons. In one paragraph, write your viewpoint. Use examples from the text, pg 344-345
Tuesday Computer lab day DBQ – Primary Source Docs Document Reader Naturalreaders.com Send paragraph to teacher email.
Wed/Thurs Bellwork (Block)