1. America Imperialism
Late 1800s Early 1900s

2. Imperialism
Imperialism- The policy in which strong countries extend their political, military, or economic control over weaker countries

3. America takes over Alaska
1867 William Steward was able to talk the president into buying Alaska
Nicknamed Stewards folly, or Stewards Icebox
Alaska was bought for $7.2 million
Roughly 2 cents an acre
1959 Alaska became a state
Rich in gold and oil

4. Hawaii Hawaii became an important island for sugar and fruit farming
Immigrants outnumbered Native Hawaiians 3:1

5. Hawaii Queen Liliuokalani overthrown by Sanford Dole
America annexed it in 1897

6. Spanish American War Cuba rebelled against Spain and lost
Yellow Journalism
Hearst and Pulitzer started writing sensational stories about poisoned wells and children being fed to sharks

7. USS Maine The U.S.S. Maine blows up outside of Cuba carrying 260 men
The United States blamed Spain for sinking the ship and declared war

8. Philippines
The Philippines also declares war against Spain trying to gain their freedom
America send troops to help out the Philippines

9. The Takeover America wins the war
America takes over Puerto Rico, and the Philippines
Cuba is set free but America has a lot of control over the country
America also tries to gain more political control in Africa, China, Island nations