US Imperialism
Analyze why and how did the United States get involved with Imperialism? Explain whether or not the US was right in doing this???
Moving Westward Manifest Destiny: Idea that God gave the continent to Americans to settle Westward.
From this…..
What happens when the whole mainland United States is settled and moved into??? Do we stop???
KEEP GOING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TO THIS!
1. The idea of Imperialism A. When stronger nations extend their control over weaker territories. i. To build an empire. ii. Raw materials taken from colonies. *** This was the “trend” of the times.
2. US Imperialism a. Old beliefs… i. Monroe Doctrine: 1823, Europe stays out of W. Hemisphere. ii. Manifest Destiny b. New beliefs… i. Military strength. ii. New markets. iii. Racial superiority.
3. Military Strength & Mahan a. Modern naval fleet. b. Naval bases in the Caribbean. c. Panama Canal. d. Hawaii and other Pacific Islands.
Share of World Manufacturing Output in Percent United States 0.1 0.8 1750 1800 1860 1900 1928 1938 Great Britain 1.9 4.3 19.9 18.5 9.9 10.7 United States 0.1 0.8 7.2 23.6 39.3 31.4 Germany 2.9 3.5 4.9 13.2 11.6 12.7 Russia 5.0 5.6 7.0 8.8 5.3 9.0
4. New Markets a. Need others to buy our stuff. b. Raw materials from colonies turned into goods we sell. USA “Protectorate”
5. Racial Superiority a. Social Darwinism meets “White Man’s Burden”...
6. Alaska and Hawaii *** From pg. 344-345, Explain how the United States acquired each of these territories. a. Alaska: b. Hawaii: i. Who originally had control? ii. Why did Americans originally want Hawaii? iii. How did the US OFFICIALLY take control?