1. An Emerging World Power 1890-1917
Chapter 11

2. The Roots of Imperialism
Imperialism is when nations seeks to extend their political, military, and economic control over weaker nations
Is the United States imperialistic today?
In the late 1800s America decided to follow Europe’s imperialistic behavior into Japan
Europe used these countries to extract resources like oil, iron, and tea
wanted to be able to sell their excess manufactured goods in these countries

3. The Roots of Imperialism
America and Japan
Commodore Matthew Perry
Alaska- “Seward’s Folly”
Since America already had “sea to shining sea” they had to look to the Pacific Ocean if they wanted to keep with their westward movement
Commodore Matthew Perry sailed to Japan, Perry was allowed there by showering the emperor with gifts
Told them that they should open trade with America
They said yes
In 1867 Sec. of State William Seward purchased Alaska for $7.2 million
This was called “Seward’s Folly” or “Seward’s Icebox”
Oil!!! And Cold War

4. The Spanish-American War
Spain strongest imperialistic nation in the s
end of the 1800s = the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Cuba
Yellow journalism
William Randolph Hearst
were exaggerated stories used to gain support for the rebels
William Randolph Hearst was the leader in publishing these stories

5. The Spanish-American War
De Lome letter
USS Maine
McKinley sent the U.S.S. Maine down to Havana to protect the Americans who lived there
A Spanish Ambassador wrote a letter stating that McKinley was weak and stupid, Hearst published the letter
the Maine blew up in Havana killing 266
An investigation was done by the Navy -declared that it was a mine
it was actually an accident

6. The Spanish-American War
April 11, 1898 America declared war on Spain
Teller Amendment
Commodore George Dewey
400 Spanish died, 0 Americans
U.S. Marines captured Guantanamo Bay in Cuba
T. Roosevelt led the Rough Riders into battle
San Juan Hill
Spain agreed to make concessions and end concentration camps but it was too late
Teller amendment- U.S. would NOT annex Cuba
Commodore George dewey- led us troops in the phillipines
Many of the soldiers waiting to be sent to Cuba gathered in Tampa, FL
obsolete weapons and spoiled food due to inefficient and corrupt officials
3000 Americans died in the Spanish American war, but only 380 died in battle
The war was nicknamed “a splendid little war” because it proved America’s ability to easily beat a European power
The Spanish tried to escape but the Americans had created a blockade to prevent them
they surrendered

7. The Spanish-American War
The Treaty of Paris
1900 opened with America as a new empire and strongly involved in world affairs
Should we take over new land today to regain power in the world? Why or why not?
Treaty of Paris forced Spain to give Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Guam up as well as sell the Philippines to the US for $20 million

8. Imperialist Need for raw materials and markets for American Industry
New technological capabilities
Importance of Naval Power
Alfred T. Mahan
Competition with the European Powers
Golden Opportunity
“white man’s burden”
Social Darwinists
Markets- high protective tarrifs limited trade among industrialized nations so needed non- industrialized nations to trade with
New technological capabilities- steamboat, railroad, improved rifle, machine gun, telegraph, and telephone made it possible to settle previously uninhabitable land- especially in the tropics
Sea power- the influence of sea power upon history in develop a strong navy, large fleet of merchant ships and bases to refuel at- colonies, recomnded the building of a canal through panama to better transport goods and ships- teddy Roosevelt was a devoted follower of mahan’s ideals- speak softly and carry a big stick
European powers- already carving up Africa, asia, and the pacific, wanted to keep up with the European powers
Golden opportunity- last Spanish possessions fell into Americas lap- Philippines could not be given back to Spain, but according to American experts they were not ready for self rule- so America had to help
White man’s burden- superiority of the anglo-saxon- had to help those less fortunate
Social darwinists-

9. Anti-Imperialists Immoral and went against American democracy
Feared colonies would become a cheap source of labor
Feared conflict with other imperial powers****

10. The Phillipines
Why expand?
What happened?
Important People?
Effect?

11. Cuba/Puerto Rico
Why expand?
What happened?
Important People?
Effect?

12. Hawaii? Why expand? What happened? Important People? Effect?
America had been trading with Hawai’i since the 1790s
Helped them amend their constitution to only allow white planters to vote
The American’s grew concerned about their power
Queen Liliuokalani took over who was Anti-white
abolished the constitution
The American planters called for the U.S. minister of Hawai’i, John Stevens, to bring in the Marines
Seized power and established a new government
Sanford Dole asked Pres. Benjamin Harrison to annex Hawai’i- would not and neither would Cleveland
Pres. McKinley supported annexation of Hawai’i so he signed and Hawai’i became a territory in 1898

13. China/Japan
Why expand?
What happened?
Important People?
Effect?