1. Warm-up:
Write down what Manifest Destiny was with regards to the United States…
(This goes back to our unit on the West)

2. Becoming A World Power
Manifest Destiny?

3. Isolationism
Isolationism—the policy of a country not taking part in international alliances, leagues, etc.
Policy established by George Washington in his farewell address—U.S. practice until 1898
Later, Monroe Doctrine of 1823 emphasized the U.S.’s desire to keep the Americas separate from Europe & to keep Europe out of Western Hemisphere

4. Nationalism
Nationalism: doctrine that national interests are more important than international considerations; devotion to one’s nation; patriotism
Expanded empires = empirical powers
Broadened Manifest Destiny ideal

5. Imperialism
Imperialism—the policy of establishing colonies and building empires
Europe and Asia found imperialism answered the need motivated by trade, adventure, power, profit, idealism, national patriotism, and raw materials to fuel their markets
By 1890, the U.S. became eager to join in the imperialism movement

6. European Imperialism 1885-1900

7. Factors For US Imperialism
Economic factor
Growth of industry needed new markets
US markets had huge surplus; couldn’t consume fast enough
Nationalist factor
Competition for large empires
More international power
Militaristic factor
Protect American security & interests
More power = more military = more bases around the world
Humanitarian Factor
Duty to spread blessings of Christianity and modern civilization
People had a right to govern themselves

8. Activity:
In a paragraph, pick which one of the factors for U.S. imperialism that you think is the most important and why you think so.
Work on vocabulary