What is going on in the nineteenth century?

Imperialism Imperialism - A stronger nation takes control over a weaker nation politically, economically and/or culturally America imperializes because:__________ 2. Imperialism is justified when:___________ 3. Imperialism is not justified when:________

We feel superior Feeling of superiority (think Social Darwinism) -we are superior therefore we are helping them: - religiously -economically -socially -remember “Manifest Destiny”? -sound like anything from the last unit?? Sounds like social gospel on an internation level

Future of America Our frontier is “closed” therefore we: Need a new frontier to be special The Frontier Thesis – Frederick Jackson Turner “The frontier is a space where individuals and society can be renewed, begin again, and seek out new opportunities.” … The frontier is what makes America special Response to Census of 1880 which noted that the American Frontier has ceased to exist.

Manufacturing and Mining Economics/Money We have industrialized and therefore we need: Markets Raw materials Need markets & raw materials Industry as a Percent of the Economy Agriculture Manufacturing and Mining 1870 53 percent 33 percent 1900 58 percent Increasing Industrial Output, 1870-1910 Coal Steel 1870 20 million tons 850 million tons 1890 111 million tons 6,746 million tons 1910 417 million tons 24,216 million tons

Competition Europe has been doing it and therefore: - we need to prove we are just as good/capable Alfred Mahan - 1890 The Influence of Sea Power upon History 1660-1783 -those with the best navy dominate (what do you need if you have a navy?) Britain had the most colonies around the world, controlled a 25% of world’s land and people. Alfred Mahan’s (1840-1914) Mahan's name became a household word in the German navy, as Kaiser William II ordered his officers to read Mahan, President Naval War College – friendly with TR 1890 The Influence of Sea Power upon History 1660-1783 Those with best navy’s dominated - shipbuilding Bases Caribbean and Pacific …

Protection Europe has been doing it and therefore: -we need colonies for national security

Which of these, if any, did you list as justified? Which of these, if any, did you list as unjustified? Any reasons hold more weight than others in your opinion?