Definition? Causes? Wars? US Imperialism Definition? Causes? Wars?
Why? Economic gain for US Alaska bought from Russia for rich resources Hawaiian Islands used as refueling & repair station in Pacific Ocean Queen Liliuokalani of Hawaii (right)
Patriotism American way of life is better American culture should dominate the world
Causes of the Spanish-American War
Cuba Cuba was fighting for independence against Spain Wanted US assistance US refused >>> did not have anything to really gain in Cuba
Propaganda Yellow Journalist reported horrendous conditions in Cuba got US people sympathy for Cuba Joseph Pulitzer & William Randolph Hearst (left) were the most well known Yellow Journalist
Examples of Propaganda Posters
USS Maine 1898 >>> USS Maine (US battleship) sent to Cuba to protect American property Explosion on ship killed more than 250 people Yellow journalist blamed Spain Actually caused by internal problems
Spanish-American War US launched surprise attack on Philippines http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCE0ocQhvkA&feature=related US launched surprise attack on Philippines Destroyed the Spain’s Pacific Fleet US crushed Spanish in Cuba Rough Riders led by Theodore Roosevelt charged up San Juan Hill & captured it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-r2FZ4P765M&feature=fvwrel US Gains from War US takes Philippines, Puerto Rico, & Guam from Spanish US does not take Cuba US becomes a world power
Open Door Policy European countries taking portions of China Called spheres of influences $$$$$$ US declares Open Door Policy All countries have equal access to China
European powers ignored this policy Boxer Rebellion starts in China More Open Door Policy European powers ignored this policy Boxer Rebellion starts in China Trying to throw out all foreign influence US Marines fight & defeat Boxers China forced to pay $333 million to all foreign g’vts involved http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4QdEKjEg88