2. America Claims an Empire 1890-1920

3. "all of these stars... these vast worlds that remain out of reach. If I could, I would annex other planets". Cecil Rhodes

4. How would you react if the United States took over another country? Under what circumstances could taking over another country be justified?

5. How does a person behave when he or she feels superior to others? Would countries act in a similar fashion? Why or why not?

6. “In the field of trade and commerce, we shall be the keen competitors of the richest and greatest powers, and…we shall bring the seat to their brow.” Secretary of State John Hay, 1899 According to Hay, what was the basis for American imperialism?

7. Global Imperialism ► Imperialist European nations carve Africa in to colonies ► Britain’s empire includes a quarter of the world’s land and people ► Japan joins European nations in imperialist competition in China

9. American Imperialism ► American imperialists seek more markets for U.S. goods. ► To protect economic interests abroad, the Untied States develops a modern fleet and plans to acquire naval bases. ► Some Americans argue that their culture is superior and should be spread to other nations.

12. The United States Takes Hawaii ► American sugar planters gain control of Hawaii’s government and economy ► White business groups depose Queen Liliuokalani ► Americans establish a provisional government, and the United States annexes Hawaii

13. Factors that Drove Imperialism ► The need for markets ► The need for raw materials ► The desire for power ► The desire for prestige

14. The Spanish-American Cuban War

18. American Interest in Cuba ► Investments in sugar cane plantations give Americans an economic interest in Cuba. ► Some Americans support Spanish control of Cuba while others sympathize with Cuban rebels.

19. The Threat of War Escalades ► Spanish leaders employ harsh tactics in an attempt to crush the Cuban revolt. ► Several incidents, along with yellow journalism, arouse American sympathy for Cuban rebels.

20. General Valeriano Weyler

22. Causes of the Spanish- American War ► Imperialist ambition ► Humanitarian sympathy for the rebels ► Yellow journalism ► The destruction of the USS Maine

25. War Breaks Out ► The United States defeats Spanish forces in the Philippines and in Cuba. ► As a result of the Treaty of Paris of 1898, Cuba becomes independent (U.S. maintains control of Cuba) and the U.S. annexes the Philippines.

28. The Philippines after the Spanish-American War ► Emilio Aquinaldo set up a provisional government ► U.S. annexed the Philippines ► Filipino independence fighters battled U.S. troops for control and lost in 1902 ► Philippines independence 1946

30. U.S. Involvement in Puerto Rico ► Puerto Ricans resent U.S. control of their government. ► Congress passes the Foretaker Act, which denies U.S. citizenship to Puerto Ricans and gives the president control over Puerto Rico’s government.

32. China and the Open Door Policy ► European powers and Japan establish spheres of influence in China. ► John Hay proposes that European nations share their trading rights in china with the U.S.. ► The U.S. and other imperialist powers put down a rebellion against foreign influences in China

36. Steps that led Japan to become a world power ► Agreed to Western demands for trade. ► Industrialized rapidly. ► Built up its army and navy. ► Attacked Russia in 1904. ► Negotiated a peace treaty with Russia.

38. Teddy Roosevelt and the World ► President Roosevelt helps negotiate and end to the Russo-Japanese War. ► The Roosevelt Corollary strengthens U.S. dominance in Latin America. ► “Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.” TR’s Latin American policy.

40. Impact of U.S. Territorial Gains ► Imperialism forces Americans to expand their knowledge of the world. ► Some Americans continue to oppose imperialism for economic and moral reasons.