1. Chapter 18: Imperialism

2. Global Imperialism Imperialism: the policy in which stronger nations extend control over weaker nations European & Asian Imperialism: – Africa a target of European expansion – Great Britain: “The sun never sets on the British empire.” – Japan expansion into China

4. Reasons for US Imperialism 1) A thirst for new markets and raw materials – US developed a favorable balance of trade 2) Desire for military strength – Alfred Mahan: advocate of imperialism – Goals- a modern fleet, naval bases in the Caribbean, a canal through Cent Amer, Hawaii 3)Anglo-Saxon superiority

5. Hawaii Hawaii’s economy - American sugar industry The Queen overthrown (1893) - John Stevens led a revolution to overthrow the queen - President Cleveland ordered her power restored b/c majority of Hawaiians did not support annexation Republic of Hawaii - President McKinley got Congress to annex Hawaii in 1898 (became a state in 1959)

6. Alaska William Seward (Secretary of State) bought Alaska from Russia in 1867 for $7.2 million Known as “Seward’s Folly” Became a state in 1959

7. Spanish American War April 20, 1898 -August 12, 1898

8. Causes 1) Cuban revolt against Spain; Spain used harsh tactics to suppress uprising 2) Yellow journalism: printing exaggerated stories 3) De Lome letter: letter from Spain criticizing the President 4) USS Maine exploded in Cuba: 260 killed – US declared war on Spain on April 20, 1898

9. de Lome Letter …Besides the ingrained and inevitable bluntness (grosería) with which is repeated all that the press and public opinion in Spain have said about Weyler, it once more shows what McKinley is, weak and a bidder for the admiration of the crowd besides being a would-be politician (politicastro) who tries to leave a door open behind himself while keeping on good terms with the jingoes of his party. Nevertheless, whether the practical results of it (the Message) are to be injurious and adverse depends only upon ourselves. I am entirely of your opinions; without a military end of the matter nothing will be accomplished in Cuba, and without a military and political settlement there will always be the danger of encouragement being give to the insurgents, buy a part of the public opinion if not by the government… ENRIQUE DUPUY de LÔME.

10. Yellow Journalism

11. USS Maine

12. Events in Philippines Philippines was a Spanish colony American navy led by George Dewey - destroyed the Spanish fleet in Manila Bay US received support from Emilio Aguinaldo (Filipino rebel)

13. Events in Cuba US navy led by William Sampson Rough Riders, led by T. Roosevelt, attacked San Juan Hill

14. Results 1) Fatalities: 5400 (only 379 in battle) 2) Treaty of Paris of 1898 - Cuba independent country - Spain gave the US Puerto Rico and Guam - US paid 20 million dollars for Philippines http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1goSNElCyE

15. Puerto Rico US territory - No Constitutional protection at first - became citizens in 1917

16. Cuba US protectorate Platt Amendment: 1) Cuba could not make treaties 2) US had right to intervene if necessary 3) Cuba couldn’t go into debt 4) naval station (Guantanamo Bay)

18. Philippines US Territory - Filipinos outraged and rebelled (led by E. Aguinaldo) - Gained independence in 1946

19. China Spheres of influence Open Door policy -equal trading rights; established by John Hay(Sec of State) Boxer Rebellion -secret society against foreigners -put down by a multi-national force

21. Japan Roosevelt settled Russo-Japanese War and won Nobel Prize Gentlemen’s Agreement Great White Fleet: “good will cruise” around world to demonstrate US power

22. Theodore Roosevelt Foreign Policy: “Speak softly and carry a big stick.”

23. TR (cont.) Roosevelt Corollary -addition to the Monroe Doctrine -US will defend Latin America from Europe -caused resentment towards US

24. Panama Canal Helped Panama gain independence from Colombia Purchased strip of land (50 mi wide) in Panama Took 10 yrs. to build and cost $400 million 5600 died during construction

26. William H. Taft Dollar diplomacy: encouraged American investment in Latin American countries

27. Woodrow Wilson Missionary Diplomacy: the US will deny recognition to any Latin American government that is oppressive, undemocratic, or hostile to US interests

28. Trivia : Rags to Riches http://www.quia.com/rr/132165.html

29. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= QfsfoFqsFk4 Crash Course Imperialism

30. Imperialism Summary Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgYdlFI1N M8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgYdlFI1N M8