1. Chapter 4 Imperialism & Progressivism
Section 1 –The Imperialist Vision
As Europe was expanding to new markets overseas, the United States began to compete and expand overseas for new markets and power
Section 2 – The Spanish American War
Naval ship USS Maine exploded in Cuba, the United States went to war with Cuba and gained new territories.
Section 3 – New American Diplomacy
The United States increases its power and influence on the world stage.

2. The Imperialist Vision
Chapter 4 Section 1

3. - The Big Idea -
As westward expansion began to slow, many Americans began to look overseas for new business opportunities. In addition, this was also a chance to spread American culture to the “Less Civilized”. At this time, America began trade with Japan and South America with hopes of increasing sales to that area. As the U.S. increased its influence over seas, there was a need for a strong and Modern Navy. By the late 1890’s, the U.S. became one of the top naval powers in the world

4. Desire for New Markets
While the U.S. was rebuilding (after the Civil War), Europe was expanding overseas
High Tariffs reduced trade – Looking for other countries to sell gods / increase trade
Expansion = Imperialism - economic and political domination of a strong nation over a weaker nation

5. Protecting Investments
Need to protect Investments
European countries began exerting control over the weaker country
Areas became colonies or Protectorates
Protectorate = Local ruler stayed in control, and protected them against invasion & rebellions

6. Feeling of Superiority
Many Americans encouraged expansion
Idea of Social Darwinism
Only strongest nations survive
argued that nations compete economically, militarily, & politically
U.S. used this idea to justify expansion overseas

7. John Fiske Took Social Darwinism idea farther
English speaking nations are better, superior ideas, character, systems of govt & destine to dominate the planet
Became known as Anglo Saxonism

8. Anglo Saxonism Popular belief w/ Britain and Americans
Seen as a part of “Manifest Destiny”
Believed after reaching Pacific, needed to expand overseas and spread our civilization to other cultures

9. Expansion in the Pacific
Many believed U.S. would benefit from trade with Japan
open door policy – open trade with other countries
Matthew C. Perry – naval expedition to Japan
Arrived in Yedo Bay (Tokyo)
Japan Saw steam ships for the first time! (technology/Firepower)
Japan had to look internally (make changes to compete)
Signed trade treaty – Japan began to westernize

10. Annexing Hawaii Trade w/ China & Japan Grew
Needed a place to stop for supplies and rest
U.S. realized how good the soil was for growing sugar cane in Hawaii

11. Sugar Crisis In 1872 economic crisis struck Hawaii sugar
U.S. ratified trade agreement * Sugar =no tariffs,
U.S. insisted use of Pearl Harbor as naval base
Hawaiian King accepted agreement
Sugar industry boomed

12. McKinley Tariff
Tension between planters and Hawaiians grew U.S Govt started to Subsidized sugar producers in U.S. Hawaiian sugar was more expensive! Hawaii’s economy fell

13. 1891 - Queen Liliuokalani Did not like western influence
Tried to impose new constitution – assert her power (failed)
Planters wanted to over throw her (eventually she was with help of the marines)
Planters wanted U.S. to annex Hawaii
5 yrs later Hawaii was annexed

14. Reading P. 298 Relations With Latin America
Answer “Reading Check Question” at bottom of page
P. 299
Building a Modern Navy
Answer “Reading Check” at bottom of page
PLEASE write out Question!!!!!

15. Relations with Latin America
U.S. selling raw materials to Latin America – but L.A. buying goods from Europe
Wanted for U.S. & LA to work together for trade and support peace
Pan-Americanism = U.S. and Latin America work together, eliminate need for Europe

16. Questions?????