Imperialism US History

US Foreign Policy “The Great rule of conduct for us, in regard to foreign nations….it is our true Policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world.” Who made this statement? a.Thomas Jefferson b.William McKinley c.Teddy Roosevelt d.George Washington

Imperialism  Nation takes control over another geographic region in these ways: 1. Politically 2. Economically 3. Socially

How do Manifest Destiny and Social Darwinism fit in with American Imperialism?  Sea to shinning Sea – our destiny to extend our democratic ways  Survival of the fittest!  This would be us - US

Alaska

Secretary State Seward wanted to purchase Alaska from Russia because of its natural resources & strategic location. Not everyone in the United States agreed with this 7.2 Million dollar purchase. What did they call it? a.Seward’s Folly b.Seward’s Idiocy c.Seward’s Gift d.Seward’s Brilliance

Why did America annex Hawaii?  Pineapple  Military base  Fuel  New markets  Show of power and strength

Hawaii

Who pressured the United States to annex Hawaii in 1898? a. President Cleveland b. Queen Liliuokalani c. Lilo d. American Planters

Spanish American War  US declared war on Spain because of the sinking of the USS Maine  The Maine had mysteriously exploded not far from Havana, Cuba  Philippines were a territory of Spain

Treaty of Paris 1898  Ends the war between Spain and the United States  US receives:  Cuba  Puerto Rico  Guam  US pays Spain $20 million for the Philippine Islands

Spanish American War

After the Spanish American War Cuba was not allowed to make treaties, go into debt and the US could buy or lease land for naval and coaling stations. This was an agreement called the.. a.Paris Treaty b.Platt Amendment c.Cuban Doctrine d.Marshall Plan

China  US wanted open access - Open Door Policy – to all of China’s coastal ports  US wanted China to eliminate special privileges for any trading nations  Maintenance of China’s independence

Panama Canal – Completed August 15, 1914  Great engineering feat  Connected Pacific Ocean to Atlantic Ocean  US President responsible for its creation  Teddy Roosevelt

Panama Canal

One of the difficulties in building the canal was a.The Panamanian people did not want the canal. b.It was built through the WIDEST section of Panama. c.The United States refused to send men and equipment. d.Workers became ill with malaria

Foreign Policy  Monroe Doctrine  1823  US opposition to any European interference with the Western Hemisphere  Roosevelt Corollary  1904  Extension of Monroe Doctrine  US claimed right to protect its economic interests by means of military intervention in affairs of Western Hemisphere

Opposing View Points Imperialism US needed colonies to compete economically World Power US needed Colonies and Naval bases American Destiny – duty to care for poor and weak No Empire = weak Honorable to keep land Americans fought and died for Anti-Imperialism Colonies cost too much $$ US concentrate on problems at home Nonwhite people can not assimilate into American society Empire = Wars Not in democratic principles to annex land