The United States: Becoming a World Power

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The United States: Becoming a World Power Chapter 22 p. 638-641

What is America’s Relationship with the Rest of the World? Isolationism: Having little to do with the affairs of other countries. 1.Reasons for Isolation: to avoid wars and spend time & money only on the U.S.

Expansionism: Expanding your nation’s boundaries Reasons for Expansionism: 1. more living space 2. to become more powerful 3. get more natural resources 4. Manifest Destiny – belief you have a God-given duty to spread democracy & religion

Opening Trade with Japan What did America want? To trade with Japan Matthew Perry – sent to Japan to work out trade deal…he also took 8 warships with him! What happened? Japan agreed to trade with U.S. Why is it important? America now has greater involvement in Asia

The Purchasing of Alaska Alaska belonged to Russia. William Seward – U.S. Secretary of State Seward agreed to buy it from Russia for $7.2 million (or 2¢ per acre) – really CHEAP! Reaction of many Americans – thought this deal was CRAZY!! Alaska’s importance – many natural resources

Expansionism leads to Imperialism 1870-1914, Rise of Imperialism Stronger countries taking over weaker countries