1. imperialism
Aim: Explain Imperialism and why the U.S. wanted to take part in it?
Do Now: Why did nations build up colonies? What positive things does a colony offer a country?

2. Imperialism
Imperialism - Policy where stronger nations extend economic, political, or military control over weaker territories
Europe expanding colonies
Africa – almost completely colonized

3. China
Spheres of influence – areas where foreign nations claimed special rights and economic privileges
Europe and Japan split up China
Competition for Chinese trade and resources

5. U.S. Interest in Imperialism
3 factors of Imperialism
Economic – new markets and resources
**Industrialization will influence imperialism
Markets and natural resources needed to make the biggest profit
Military – presence around the world
Cultural superiority
Government
Religion
Race
U.S. cannot allow other countries to gain power while it does nothing

6. Alaska William Seward – Sec. of State under Lincoln and Johnson
1867 – Seward arranges purchase of Alaska from Russia for $7 million
“Seward’s Icebox”
Criticized at time but was great bargain

7. Hawaii 1891 – Queen Liliuokalani 1893 – planters revolt
Limit American planters power
1893 – planters revolt
Help by U.S. Marines
1898 – annexed by U.S.