American Expansionism

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American Expansionism

Causes of American Expansionism Nationalism Belief in American superiority over other countries Imperialism Extending countries power/influence through diplomacy or military force

Purpose (Goals) of American Expansionism Secure new global markets (grow economy) Expand naval (sea) power

Start of American Expansionism Monroe Doctrine: establishes Latin America as US sphere of influence, European nations not allowed Sphere of influence: a country or area in which another country has the power to affect developments, without formal governing authority. Purchase of Alaska: from Russia in 1867 Does not become a state until 1959.

Spanish-American War Significance: With victory over Spain, America emerges as a world power

Reasons for US involvement Humanitarian: desire to help the Cuban people Cuban independence mov’t begins 1895 Cubans killed/ put into concentration camps American people sympathize with Cubans

Reasons for US involvement Nationalism/Imperialism Alfred Thayer Mahan: Navy is the key to global influence US should build strong navy/secure new naval bases US leaders want to take Spanish possessions for naval power.

Other important land acquisitions Use these to complete your map after your quiz. Purchase of Alaska: from Russia in 1867 Does not become a state until 1959. Annexation of Hawaii American investments in sugar industry since 1850s Large support for annexation Seized by US in Spanish-American war (1898) Wake Island Also seized and annexed during the Spanish-American War (1898)

China Open Door Policy Late 1800s/early 1900s European countries carve out “spheres of influence” in China US asks for “Open Door Policy”-> equal opp. to trade with China Successful because of close ties with Great Britain

Boxer Rebellion Revolt by Chinese nationalists wanting to expel foreign powers. US/others send troops to help put down revolt. Worsens Chinese relations.

US Involvement in Latin America Platt amendment: conditions Cuba must accept to end US occupation Establishes wide US influence over Cuban affairs Leasing rights given for Guantanamo Bay

US Involvement in Latin America Panama Revolution (1903) US wants to buy Isthmus of Panama from Colombia US then supports Panama seceded from Colombia New Panamanian government sells US Isthmus US begins construction of canal Alienates Colombia and other Latin American nations

Independent Activity Complete worksheet on different presidential foreign policies during American Expansionism Pages 568-569 in “The Americans” Book Pages 604-611 in “United States History” Book Pages 139-140 “Passing the SC US History and the Constitution EOC Test” book If you finish Early: Start USA Test prep homework assignment Homework: Finish Map, Finish Worksheet on Diplomacy, AND USA Test prep

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