1. American Imperialism 1890 to 1920 Introduction / Hawaii
Mr. Verria / North Kingstown High School
American Imperialism 1890 to 1920 Introduction / Hawaii

2. Imperialism Introduction / Hawaii LARGER Question
Is it acceptable for a country to look after itself to the point that other nations’ freedom might be compromised? At what point does it become unacceptable?

3. Imperialism Introduction Focus Question
Was it acceptable for the United States to look after itself to the point that Hawaii’s freedom was compromised? Explain

4. American Imperialism
Prior to the late 1800’s the United States did not show any interest in foreign lands. They were occupied with several domestic issues.

5. Imperialism:1890 - 1920 Reasons for United States’ Interest
Manifest Destiny
Turner’s Frontier Theory
Alfred Mahan
Josiah Strong
Economics / Greed

7. Imperialism:1890 - 1920 Reasons for Interests in Hawaii
Location
trade
military
Economical
American business
sugar trade
fueling station
Missionary
Despite U.S. claims to the contrary, Hawaii was sought to satisfy U.S. interest, not Hawaiian.

8. Imperialism:1890 - 1920 Annexing Hawaii
1891- Queen Liliuokalani
tried to limit the U.S.
influence in Hawaii.

9. Imperialism:1890 - 1920 Annexing Hawaii
However, Queen Liliokalani was not successful.
President Grover Cleveland
U.S. business interests created a “Hawaiian revolution.”
President Cleveland opposed annexing the island for humanitarian reasons, but McKinley annexed the area in 1898.
President William McKinley

10. For better or worse, the age of American Imperialism was underway.

11. Hawaii Focus Question
Was it acceptable for the United States to look after itself to the point that Hawaii’s freedom was compromised? Explain