1. United States History 1890-1917
Becoming a World Power
United States History

2. The Roots Of Imperialism
Political, military, and economic domination of strong nations over weaker territories
European nations establish colonies in Africa and Asia. Also, Japan had colonies

3. Nationalism and Social Darwinism
Causes of Imperialism
Economic Gain
Industrialist want raw materials for industries in their home countries.
Entrepreneurs want to sell their goods and invest in new overseas markets.
Militarism
Colonial powers seek bases for naval forces that protects their global trade networks.
Nationalism and Social Darwinism
Imperialism feel a moral duty to spread their culture to peoples they consider inferior.

4. America’s First Steps Toward World Power
1853- Treaty that opened Japan to trade with the United States
1867- US take possession of the Midway Islands
1875-Increase trade with the Hawaiian Islands
1887- US get the right to build the naval base at Pearl Harbor

5. 1867-US bought Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million
1889- Promotes the construction of the Pan-American Highway System

6. United States Acquires Hawaii
US missionaries had established Christian churches and schools.
Americans established sugar cane plantations. They convinced King Kalakaua to amend Hawaii’s constitution to favored them.
American planter overthrew Queen Liliuokalani and began the process to annex Hawaii as a US Territory.

7. The Spanish - American War
“A splendid little war”- John Hay, Secretary of States 1898

8. Causes of the War

9. Cubans Rebel Against Spanish Rule

10. The Yellow Pages Inflames Opinion

11. The Maine Blow Up

12. The Nation Goes to War

13. American Troops Battle the Spanish
The Philippines
American Troops surprised the Spanish and win with the help of Emilio Aguinaldo and the rebels.
Cuba
US Marines capture Guantánamo Bay and the Calvary led by Theodore Roosevelt defeat Spanish troops.
Puerto Rico
US forces disembark on Guánica shore in July 25, They don’t found a considerable resistance.

14. Effects of War Treaty of Paris Americans Debate Imperialism
Spain gave up control of Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Guam.
Spain sold the Philippines to the United State for $20 million.
Americans Debate Imperialism
Was necessary to be a economical power?
They were betraying their national values of freedom and equality?
America Assumes a New Role in the World
An important turning point in their Foreign Policies