1. Quest for colonial powers
Imperialism
Quest for colonial powers

2. What’s the motivation for imperialism?
1. A nation’s need for new markets and raw materials.
2. A nation’s need for power and prestige.

3. Label your world map with the following:
1. Hawaii China
2. Pacific Ocean 10. Japan
3. Atlantic Ocean 11. Cuba
4. Indian Ocean 12. Spain
5. Alaska Puerto Rico
6. United States 14. Philippine
7. Canada Islands
8. Mexico Panama

4. North to Alaska Why did we want Alaska?
Purchased in 1867 from Russia at two cents an acre, which was considered by some a bargain.
Became known as “Seward’s Folly.” Named for the Sec. of State that negotiated the deal.
Gold and oil were later discovered in the territory, proving it was more than a bargain.
Became the 49th state in 1959.

5. The Hawaiian Takeover Why was the U.S. interested in Hawaii?
Natural resources (mainly sugarcane)
Location made it an ideal naval port

6. Hawaii, continued How did we get the Hawaiian territory?
With help from the U.S. military, Hawaii’s queen was forced out
The new government, which was under U.S. control, limited the rights of native Hawaiians
In 1900 the area became an official U.S. territory
In 1959 Hawaii became the 50th state

7. China China was weakened by Civil War
China was open to outside influence because it lacked industry and modern technology
Many other countries had already established “spheres of influence” in China
An “Open Door” policy was eventually recognized, giving all countries equal trading rights

8. Japan Japan had become a very powerful country in Asia
Relations between Japan and the U.S. were tense as the two countries competed for spheres of influence in Asia

9. Spanish-American War
Spain controls Cuba, Cubans revolt, wanting independence
Spanish put down revolt, punish Cubans
U.S. newspapers use “Yellow Journalism” to make the Spanish look barbaric

10. Spanish-American War, cont.
U.S. citizens wanted war with Spain;
Pres. McKinley refused
Teddy Roosevelt, Sec. of the Navy, puts all forces on alert
U.S.S. Maine sent to Havana to protect
U.S. interests in Cuba

11. Spanish-American War, cont.
USS Maine mysteriously explodes
U.S. newspapers immediately blame explosion on Spain
Congress declares war on Spain
Fighting begins in Philippines to weaken Spanish empire

12. Spanish-American War, cont.
In Cuba, T.R. leads the “Rough Riders” (a group of college athletes, former cowboys, and other “roughnecks”)
T.R. led the “Rough Riders” on the famous charge up San Juan Hill
This battle led to U.S. control of Cuba

13. Spanish-American War, cont.
Spain loses and gives Puerto Rico and Guam to the United States
Cuba is given “independence” but is actually in America’s sphere of influence
Puerto Rico and Guam follow suit

14. Spanish-American War, cont.
The Filipino gov’t was divided into an upper and lower house, with the U.S. in charge of the upper house and the lower house was elected by the Filipino people
The upper house had more power than the lower house
U.S. now has power spread over the globe