The Rise of American Imperialism Cuba, Panama, The Philippines, and Hawaii

Constructed Response Questions What motivated America to start acting as an imperial power? Describe the Roosevelt Corollary.

What we will learn… Reasons for American Imperialism Annexation of Hawaii Spanish American War Roosevelt Corollary Building the Panama Canal

Motivations for American Imperialism European Imperialism Why? Social Darwinism White Man’s Burden Desire for sea power Foreign trade and competition What is Europe and particularly England doing that would spark America to enter the Imperialism “game”?

A New Assertiveness ’Murica During the late 1880s, American foreign policy makers began to display a new assertiveness. The United States came close to declaring war on Germany, Chile, and Great Britain.

The Annexation of Hawaii In 1893, a small group of sugar and pineapple-growing businessmen, backed by the U.S. military, deposed Hawaii's queen, conspired for U.S. annexation of the islands, which was achieved in 1898. Hawaii became a state in 1959. Queen Liliuokalani

Spanish American War US joins → Spanish American War Lasted four months Cuba was independent by name and hated US for intervention → relationship still strained today Spain gave up PR, Guam, Philippines Most Americans disliked the idea of colonizing other nations Yet some Americans were outspoken why they should colonize: Need to fulfill destiny as a world power

Filipino War for Independence Thanks to the Spanish-American war, the US received the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Guam Led to Emilio Aguinaldo (Filipino) asking for immediate independence like the US promised US engaged in a struggle with Filipino nationalists US would help them prepare for self-rule Built roads, railroads, hospitals, schools, but exploited economy for cash crops

Roosevelt Corollary Theodore Roosevelt announced the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine, declaring that the United States would be the policeman of the Caribbean and Central America.

Building the Panama Canal Panama Canal Connects Oceans Land travel long and difficult Idea of canal across Panama Teddy would pay $10 million plus yearly payment to build canal to Colombia They said more $$, then US helped Panamanian rebels and won a 10 mile zone to build it Teddy Roosevelt was the first American President to leave the country while in office.

Teddy Roosevelt throws dirt on the capital of Columbia

Constructed Response Questions What motivated America to start acting as an imperial power? Describe the Roosevelt Corollary.