1. Age of Imperialism ( )
Expansionism

2. Isolationism Expansionism by mid 1800s
Through the early 1800s the U.S. follows a policy of isolationism
Isolationism-having little to do with other nations
Expansionism by mid 1800s

3. Expansionism
Extending a nation’s boundaries either by force (military) or peaceful means (trade)

4. United States Imperialism
Policy by which stronger nations extend their economic, political, or military control over weaker nations
How is this an extension of manifest destiny?

5. Causes of Imperialism

6. #1-Trade
U.S. factories need markets (place to sell goods) for their products
You can make it, but you have to sell it too!

7. #2-Resources
Need for raw materials
Rubber
Diamonds
Sugar
Oil

8. #3-Duty to spread Christianity
White Man’s Burden-Idea that it was “our” job to “civilize” (spread our culture)
Used to justify imperialism

10. #4-Competition with other nations
“Only the strong survive”
Land + money = strength
Take over weaker countries, or…be taken over

11. #5-National Defense “Sea Power”-Alfred Thayer Mahan
U.S. needs territories and Naval bases to protect those territories

12. By the 1890s U.S. had increased the size of the navy and modernized war ships=
“Great White Fleet”

13. #6-nationalism
The belief that great countries have Empires and pride in the nation
All countries should have democracy!!

14. What is the main message?

15. What conditions influenced the United States’ expansion abroad?

16. Examples of US Imperialism: Spanish American War
Remember the Maine! To He** with Spain!!

17. Yellow Journalism Spanish American War CAUSES:
Cubans rebelled against Spanish rule in late 1800s looking for independence
Americans took note trade about $100 million/year
Sent the U.S.S. Maine to protect American interests
Yellow Journalism

18. Yellow Journalism Exaggerated news story
Named after “yellow kid” comic
Joseph Pulitzer (NY World) V. William Randolph Hearst (NY Journal)
Can you think of any current day examples of Yellow Journalism?

20. “Remember the Maine!!” Yellow Journalism
Exploded in Havana Harbor-killed over 200 Americans-set the stage for war
You furnish the pictures, and I’ll furnish the war.-William Randolph Hearst
Yellow Journalism

21. Spanish American War Begins in the Philippines (Pacific Ocean)…
Commodore George Dewey took fleet to the Manila, Philippines (1898)
In 7 hours, Dewey’s men destroyed the Spanish fleet

22. Theodore Roosevelt
Organizes the first volunteer U.S. Cavalry-The Rough Riders -cowboys, college students
Took Cuba and Puerto Rico
August 1898-Spain signed a truce
Secretary of State John Hay, “It was a splendid little war”

23. Treaty of Paris of 1898 Officially ends war
Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines come under U.S. control

24. Gained its independence in 1946. Currently on good terms with U.S.
Philippines
President McKinley decides to make an American colony
Causes a rebellion by the Filipinos
US eventually defeats this rebellion in 1902
UPDATE:
Gained its independence in Currently on good terms with U.S.

25. Cuba Granted independence, but remained under control of U.S. military
Platt Amendment added to Cuban constitution-gave U.S. the right to intervene in Cuban affairs anytime there was a threat to “life, property, and individual liberty.”
Established a naval base at Guantanamo Bay
UPDATE:
After a trade embargo in 1961, relations have recently begun to “warm” between Cuba and the U.S.

26. Puerto Rico is a current territory of the U.S.
American territory
1917- becomes a self-governing territory
Grants U.S. citizenship to all Puerto Ricans
UPDATE:
Puerto Rico is a current territory of the U.S.

27. Further Examples of U.S. Imperialism: Japan
Commodore Matthew Perry sent to Japan to open up trade
Treaty of Kanagawa signed in 1854

28. Imperialism in China
Spheres of influence-an area where a nation had special trading privileges
Open Door Policy (1899)-stated no single country should have control over trade in China
Boxer Rebellion-rebellion by those against foreigners in China
Resulted in…

29. Examples of U.S. Imperialism: Alaska
William Seward purchased Alaska for $7.2 million in 1884
Seward’s Folly, Seward’s icebox

30. Examples of U.S. Imperialism: Hawaii
By 1880s American sugar planters control Hawaii’s economy
Queen Liliuokalani moves to limit their power
Planters revolt and asked to be annexed (taken over) by the United States.
Congress annexed in 1898

31. Anti-Imperialist League
U.S. treatment of colonies disappointed many in the U.S.
Members believe-Americans should not deny other people the right to govern themselves.

32. U.S. Imperialism in Latin America: Panama Canal
Panama Canal-shortcut connecting Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
Isthmus of Panama-U.S. supported successful revolution in Colombia; results in new nation of Panama being created in 1903
Panama gives U.S. 10 mile wide strip-Canal Zone
Building of the Panama Canal: (click here for movie)
Completed in 1914
Some Latin Americans disagree with Roosevelt’s interference with Colombia  1921, U.S. gives Colombia $25 million for loss of Panama

33. U.S. Imperialism in Latin America Monroe Doctrine - 1823
Monroe Doctrine-policy that barred European nations from intervening in Latin America

34. U.S. Imperialism in Latin America Roosevelt’s “Big Stick Policy”
Clear that the U.S. would remain the dominant power in the Western Hemisphere
“Speak softly and carry a big stick”
U.S. would use military force, if its interests were threatened

35. U.S. Imperialism in Latin America Roosevelt Corollary
Roosevelt Corollary (1905)-authorized the U.S. to act as a “policeman” in Latin America
U.S. would intervene if they believed action was necessary to keep region stable

36. U.S. Imperialism in Latin America Dollar Diplomacy
President Taft and President Wilson encouraged American businesses to invest in Latin America