1. Imperialism Quest for colonial powers

2. Imperialism  The actions used by a nation to exercise political or economic control over smaller or weaker nations

3. What’s the motivation for imperialism? 1. A nation’s need for new markets and raw materials. 2. A nation’s need for power and prestige.

4. Label your world map with the following: 1. Hawaii9. China 2. Pacific Ocean10. Japan 3. Atlantic Ocean11. Cuba 4. Indian Ocean12. Spain 5. Alaska13. Puerto Rico 6. United States14. Philippine 7. CanadaIslands 8. Mexico15. Panama

5. North to Alaska  Why did we want Alaska? Purchased in 1867 from Russia at two cents an acre, which was considered by some a bargain. Became known as “Seward’s Folly.” Named for the Sec. of State that negotiated the deal. Gold and oil were later discovered in the territory, proving it was more than a bargain. Became the 49 th state in 1959.

6. The Hawaiian Takeover  Why was the U.S. interested in Hawaii? Natural resources (mainly sugarcane) Location made it an ideal naval port

7. Hawaii, continued  How did we get the Hawaiian territory? With help from the U.S. military, Hawaii’s queen was forced out The new government, which was under U.S. control, limited the rights of native Hawaiians In 1900 the area became an official U.S. territory In 1959 Hawaii became the 50 th state

8. China  China was weakened by Civil War  China was open to outside influence because it lacked industry and modern technology  Many other countries had already established “spheres of influence” in China  An “Open Door” policy was eventually recognized, giving all countries equal trading rights

9. Japan  Japan had become a very powerful country in Asia  Relations between Japan and the U.S. were tense as the two countries competed for spheres of influence in Asia

10. Spanish-American War Spain controls Cuba, Cubans revolt, wanting independence Spanish put down revolt, punish Cubans U.S. newspapers use “Yellow Journalism” to make the Spanish look barbaric

11. Spanish-American War, cont. U.S. citizens wanted war with Spain; Pres. McKinley refused Teddy Roosevelt, Sec. of the Navy, puts all forces on alert U.S.S. Maine sent to Havana to protect U.S. interests in Cuba

12. Spanish-American War, cont. USS Maine mysteriously explodes U.S. newspapers immediately blame explosion on Spain Congress declares war on Spain Fighting begins in Philippines to weaken Spanish empire

13. Spanish-American War, cont. In Cuba, T.R. leads the “Rough Riders” (a group of college athletes, former cowboys, and other “roughnecks”) T.R. led the “Rough Riders” on the famous charge up San Juan Hill This battle led to U.S. control of Cuba

14. Spanish-American War, cont. Spain loses and gives Puerto Rico and Guam to the United States Cuba is given “independence” but is actually in America’s sphere of influence Puerto Rico and Guam follow suit

15. Spanish-American War, cont. The Filipino gov’t was divided into an upper and lower house, with the U.S. in charge of the upper house and the lower house was elected by the Filipino people The upper house had more power than the lower house U.S. now has power spread over the globe