America looks to the world

List and describe three reasons a nation may look to expand beyond its borders

After today’s lesson, you will: Discuss the rationale for seeking territory overseas in the late 19 th century

Last quarter of the 19 th Century was marked by Imperialism The Great Powers were dividing the globe between them

The United States entered the Imperialist Race Commerce National Defense National Status Promote American Democracy

New Markets U.S. production greater than U.S. demand Role of Tariffs in International trade Raw Materials Industry required certain items Rubber Sugar

U.S. coastal defense needed U.S. merchants required protection Unprotected merchants could bring the U.S. to war (War of 1812) Navy must patrol sea lanes Required bases and coaling stations Theories of Alfred T. Mahan

United States as a Great Power Economic Strength surpassed most Large Territory Psychological approach Generational Politics

Old theme of American exceptionalism U.S. must serve as an example to the world U.S. could export traditions and values Built on chauvinism Anglo-Saxon Protestants superior to others “White Man’s Burden” “The U.S. had a responsibility to lift up the inferior peoples”

In a short response of 2 to 3 sentence, explain what you like and what you did not like about the lesson class today.