Do Now-Age of Imperialism Give an example of imperialism that you studied last year. In what ways was the hostile country imperialistic? Aim: Why did the US start the foreign policy of imperialism?

Examples of Imperialism England China India Africa France SE Asia Spain Latin America Japan Aim: Why did the US start the foreign policy of imperialism?

Definition of Imperialism A stronger nation attempts to create empires by dominating weaker ones by S.P.E.R.M. Modern Examples of S.P.E.R.M. imperialism Socially (Culture) Mideast reaction to US! They feel we are shoving our culture down their throats…. Disney!!! Politically Iraq? Canada? Economically McDonalds, Nike, etc. Religiously Christian Missionaries, Islamic Fundamentalism Militarily Conquering a country- Iraq taking over Kuwait Aim: Why did the US start the foreign policy of imperialism?

Reasons for Imperialism What do you think are potential reasons we started to imperialize in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s? (Again,, think SPERM!!) Economically US becoming a world power Our industrial era production is so great, that we have to find new markets to sell our products “American factories are making more than the American people can use; American soil is producing more than they can consume. Fate has written our policy for us; the trade of the world must and shall be ours." Socially White Man’s Burden Social Darwinism Religion Christianize the savages/ give them salvation Military New technologies Great White Fleet-need for strong navy Naval bases (coaling stations) to protect the new trade routes Politically Our democratic system is sooo awesome, everyone should have it! Frontier ended, we must expand elsewhere Fear of European influence abroad Aim: Why did the US start the foreign policy of imperialism?

Start of US Imperialism? Aim: Why did the US start the foreign policy of imperialism?

Early Ventures of Imperialism Our arrival!! There were natives here (I think?) Appalachian Valley- Proclamation of 1763! Texas/Mexico/California/Florida/Oregon etc.!!!! Ostend Manifesto!!! Walker Expeditions in Nicaragua Commodore Perry-1853-Japan The list goes on and on!! Aim: Why did the US start the foreign policy of imperialism?

Aim: Why did the US start the foreign policy of imperialism? Admiral Mahan “Influence of Sea Power Upon History 1600-1783” (1894) Explains how England’s dominance of the sea led to them becoming the major world power in the modern world Influenced US into expanding US Navy to support its commercial goals overseas Aim: Why did the US start the foreign policy of imperialism?

Aim: Why did the US start the foreign policy of imperialism?

Aim: Why did the US start the foreign policy of imperialism?