American Imperialism 1890 to 1920 Introduction / Hawaii Mr. Verria / North Kingstown High School American Imperialism 1890 to 1920 Introduction / Hawaii

Imperialism Introduction / Hawaii LARGER Question Is it acceptable for a country to look after itself to the point that other nations’ freedom might be compromised? At what point does it become unacceptable?

Imperialism Introduction Focus Question Was it acceptable for the United States to look after itself to the point that Hawaii’s freedom was compromised? Explain

American Imperialism Prior to the late 1800’s the United States did not show any interest in foreign lands. They were occupied with several domestic issues.

Imperialism:1890 - 1920 Reasons for United States’ Interest Manifest Destiny Turner’s Frontier Theory Alfred Mahan Josiah Strong Economics / Greed

Imperialism:1890 - 1920 Reasons for Interests in Hawaii Location trade military Economical American business sugar trade fueling station Missionary Despite U.S. claims to the contrary, Hawaii was sought to satisfy U.S. interest, not Hawaiian.

Imperialism:1890 - 1920 Annexing Hawaii 1891- Queen Liliuokalani tried to limit the U.S. influence in Hawaii.

Imperialism:1890 - 1920 Annexing Hawaii However, Queen Liliokalani was not successful. President Grover Cleveland 1893 - U.S. business interests created a “Hawaiian revolution.” President Cleveland opposed annexing the island for humanitarian reasons, but McKinley annexed the area in 1898. President William McKinley

For better or worse, the age of American Imperialism was underway.

Hawaii Focus Question Was it acceptable for the United States to look after itself to the point that Hawaii’s freedom was compromised? Explain