1. American Imperialism
A Turning Point

2. What is New Imperialism?
A Period of colonial expansion by industrialized powers over undeveloped countries (usually in nonwestern world).
Economic, Religious, Nationalist/Racist motives

3. Economic Motive A byproduct of Industrialization
Pursuit of Markets and Raw Materials
Desire for “Protectorates”

4. Nationalist Motives
“Anglo-Saxonism” extension of Manifest Destiny…through Pacific Ocean
Social Darwinism

5. Influence of Sea Power
Alfred T. Mahan: The Influence of Sea Power on History
Importance of strong navy
Importance of “Choke Points”
Henry Cabot Lodge: Senator
Pushes for US building

6. American Imperialism Rotations
Japan
How did US get involved?
What is narrative of the story?
What laws/treaties/acts/wars happened?
How did this contribute to American Imperialism?

7. American Imperialism Rotations
Hawaii
How did US get involved?
What is narrative of the story?
What laws/treaties/acts/wars happened?
How did this contribute to American Imperialism?

8. American Imperialism Rotations
Latin America
How did US get involved?
What is narrative of the story?
What laws/treaties/acts/wars happened?
How did this contribute to American Imperialism?