Warm-up: Write down what Manifest Destiny was with regards to the United States… (This goes back to our unit on the West)

Becoming A World Power Manifest Destiny?

Isolationism Isolationism—the policy of a country not taking part in international alliances, leagues, etc. Policy established by George Washington in his farewell address—U.S. practice until 1898 Later, Monroe Doctrine of 1823 emphasized the U.S.’s desire to keep the Americas separate from Europe & to keep Europe out of Western Hemisphere

Nationalism Nationalism: doctrine that national interests are more important than international considerations; devotion to one’s nation; patriotism Expanded empires = empirical powers Broadened Manifest Destiny ideal

Imperialism Imperialism—the policy of establishing colonies and building empires Europe and Asia found imperialism answered the need motivated by trade, adventure, power, profit, idealism, national patriotism, and raw materials to fuel their markets By 1890, the U.S. became eager to join in the imperialism movement

European Imperialism 1885-1900

Factors For US Imperialism Economic factor Growth of industry needed new markets US markets had huge surplus; couldn’t consume fast enough Nationalist factor Competition for large empires More international power Militaristic factor Protect American security & interests More power = more military = more bases around the world Humanitarian Factor Duty to spread blessings of Christianity and modern civilization People had a right to govern themselves

Activity: In a paragraph, pick which one of the factors for U.S. imperialism that you think is the most important and why you think so. Work on vocabulary