1. Mr. Ermer U.S. History Miami Beach Senior High
The Age of Imperialism

2. Imperialist impulses
New imperialism pushes European nations to expand their territory
Dominating weaker nations politically & economically
Colonies
Protectorates
1880’s: Many Americans begin favoring expansion
John Fiske’s Anglo superiority

4. Modernizing the Navy
Confrontation with Germany causes U.S. to consider modernized navy, overseas bases
New navy=more contact with Pacific nations
Pres. Fillmore orders Com. Perry to negotiate with Japan
1852: Japanese emperor opens trade with US
U.S. granted access to two ports

6. Hawai’i With Asian trade expanding, U.S. needed bases along the way
1899: Samoa shared by U.S. & Germany
Hawaii perfect for sugar cultivation
Exempted from sugar tariffs
U.S. gets exclusive rights to base at Pearl Harbor
1887: Sugar planters force Hawaiian king to sign constitution est. limited monarchy
1893: Planters overthrow monarchy
1898: Hawaii annexed as U.S. territory

8. Latin American Diplomacy
U.S. companies want Latin Amer. resources
Want L.A. to buy American goods, not Euro.
Blaine’s Pan-Americanism
Invites L.A. nations to conference in D.C.
Blaine suggests opening trade, and mediate wars between nations, L.A. nations reject
Organization of American States started

10. Chapter 5, Section 1
On page 145, write and answer questions 1-5