1. Unit 3: Imperialism and Progressivism
3-1: Early American Empire

2. Why Does America Want An Empire?
Pg 86, bell ringer packet
Much of Western Europe engaged in Imperialism—the economic, political, and military domination of stronger nations over weaker ones—in the late 19th century
Industrialization and racism motivated imperialism
Business leaders wanted
Raw materials from weaker nations
To use these nations for more markets to sell goods
Taking over these countries was justified, because natives who lived there were considered inferior to whites (Social Darwinism)
Business leaders in the U.S., generally wanted to benefit in this way also

3. U.S. expands influence Where did U.S. engage in Imperialism?
Japan: U.S. forces Japan to open to trade with the west
Alaska: U.S. purchases Alaska from Russia
China: “Open Door” Policy
Hawaii: overthrew Hawaiian monarchy

4. China and the “Open Door”
Pg. 90, bell ringer packet
In the late 19th century China is internally weak, open to colonization from the West
By 1900 the Chinese “Boxer Rebellion” threatened to expel all western influence from China
Native shadow boxers revolt
Western teachers, missionaries killed
U.S. officials propose the “Open Door policy” where all western nations engage in free trade, and do NOT create colonies

6. Taking Hawaii
Pg. 86, bell ringer packet
In the late 19th century, missionaries had travelled to Hawaii to convert natives
By the 1890’s wealthy sugar/pineapple planters had gained influence in the Hawaiian kingdom
The planters called in the U.S. marines and overthrew Queen Liliuokalani when she tried to terminate the Hawaiian constitution that the planters political power
By 1898 the U.S. annexed Hawaii, and it became a territory

7. Sanford Dole (below), overthrew Queen Liliuokalani when she tried to limit his influence

8. Comprehension Question
What were the 4 motivating factors of Imperialism, and describe how the U.S. engaged in Imperialism in either China, or Hawaii