1. Do Now-Age of Imperialism
Give an example of imperialism that you studied last year.
In what ways was the hostile country imperialistic?
Aim: Why did the US start the foreign policy of imperialism?

2. Examples of Imperialism
England
China
India
Africa
France
SE Asia
Spain
Latin America
Japan
Aim: Why did the US start the foreign policy of imperialism?

3. Definition of Imperialism
A stronger nation attempts to create empires by dominating weaker ones by S.P.E.R.M.
Modern Examples of S.P.E.R.M. imperialism
Socially (Culture)
Mideast reaction to US! They feel we are shoving our culture down their throats…. Disney!!!
Politically
Iraq? Canada?
Economically
McDonalds, Nike, etc.
Religiously
Christian Missionaries, Islamic Fundamentalism
Militarily
Conquering a country- Iraq taking over Kuwait
Aim: Why did the US start the foreign policy of imperialism?

4. Reasons for Imperialism
What do you think are potential reasons we started to imperialize in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s? (Again,, think SPERM!!)
Economically
US becoming a world power
Our industrial era production is so great, that we have to find new markets to sell our products
“American factories are making more than the American people can use; American soil is producing more than they can consume. Fate has written our policy for us; the trade of the world must and shall be ours."
Socially
White Man’s Burden
Social Darwinism
Religion
Christianize the savages/ give them salvation
Military
New technologies
Great White Fleet-need for strong navy
Naval bases (coaling stations) to protect the new trade routes
Politically
Our democratic system is sooo awesome, everyone should have it!
Frontier ended, we must expand elsewhere
Fear of European influence abroad
Aim: Why did the US start the foreign policy of imperialism?

5. Start of US Imperialism?
Aim: Why did the US start the foreign policy of imperialism?

6. Early Ventures of Imperialism
Our arrival!! There were natives here (I think?)
Appalachian Valley- Proclamation of 1763!
Texas/Mexico/California/Florida/Oregon etc.!!!!
Ostend Manifesto!!!
Walker Expeditions in Nicaragua
Commodore Perry-1853-Japan
The list goes on and on!!
Aim: Why did the US start the foreign policy of imperialism?

7. Aim: Why did the US start the foreign policy of imperialism?
Admiral Mahan
“Influence of Sea Power Upon History ” (1894)
Explains how England’s dominance of the sea led to them becoming the major world power in the modern world
Influenced US into expanding US Navy to support its commercial goals overseas
Aim: Why did the US start the foreign policy of imperialism?

8. Aim: Why did the US start the foreign policy of imperialism?

9. Aim: Why did the US start the foreign policy of imperialism?