The Rise of American Imperialism Cuba, Panama, The Philippines, and Hawaii
Essential Questions What motivated America to start acting as an imperial power? Describe the Roosevelt Corollary.
What we will learn… Reasons for American Imperialism Annexation of Hawaii Spanish American War Roosevelt Corollary Building the Panama Canal
Motivations for American Imperialism European Imperialism Why? Social Darwinism White Man’s Burden Desire for sea power and naval bases Foreign trade and competition What is Europe and particularly England doing that would spark America to enter the Imperialism “game”?
A New Assertiveness During the late 1880s, American foreign policy makers began to display a new assertiveness.
The Annexation of Hawaii In 1893, a small group of sugar and pineapple-growing businessmen, backed by the U.S. military, deposed Hawaii's queen, conspired for U.S. annexation of the islands, which was achieved in 1898. Hawaii became a state in 1959. Queen Liliuokalani
Spanish American War US joins → Spanish American War Helped Cuba with independence. Spain gave up PR, Guam, Philippines Although some Americans were against idea of colonizing, some were outspoken on why they should colonize- Need to fulfill destiny as a world power
Filipino War for Independance Thanks to the Spanish-American war, the US received the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Guam Led to Emilio Aguinaldo (Filipino) asking for immediate independence like the US promised US engaged in a struggle with Filipino nationalists US would help them prepare for self-rule Built roads, railroads, hospitals, schools, but exploited economy for cash crops
Roosevelt Corollary Theodore Roosevelt announced the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine, declaring that the United States would be the policeman of the Caribbean and Central America.
Building the Panama Canal Panama Canal Connects Atlantic and Pacific Land travel long and difficult Idea of canal across Panama Teddy would pay $10 million plus yearly payment to build canal to Colombia They said more $$, then US helped Panamanian rebels and won a 10 mile zone to build it Teddy Roosevelt was the first American President to leave the country while in office.
Teddy Roosevelt throws dirt on the capital of Columbia
What motivated America to start acting as an imperial power? Describe the Roosevelt Corollary.