1. United States Territorial Gains & Imperialism

2. I. Imperialism
A. Policy where stronger nations extend their economic, political or military control over weaker territories.

4. II. U.S. Imperialism
U.S. needed raw materials to support industrial expansion & new markets to sell goods
Wanted to build up military strength – match other countries
Belief in Anglo-Saxon Superiority
Determination to keep Europe out of the W. Hemisphere

5. III. Hawaii Americans owned ¾ of wealth (sugar plantations)
Americans controlled govt.
Only wealthy landowners could vote
Tax was placed on Hawaiian sugar (McKinley Tariff of 1890)
Americans called for annexation of Hawaii
1898 Hawaii became U.S. territory

6. IV. Puerto Rico
U.S. takes control of govt. after Spanish American War (1898)
Gives U.S. strategic location in Caribbean – near Panama
Puerto Ricans were not U.S. Citizens
Becomes a commonwealth in 1952
Can make their own laws
U.S. controls taxes & defense
Can move freely to the U.S.
Representatives in Congress – but can’t vote!