1. Imperialism: An Emerging World Power

2. I. Causes of Imperialism
Imperialism = the policy by which strong nations extend their political, military, and economic control over weaker nations

3. Imperialists Seek Economic Benefits
Europe
Extractive Economies = imperial country takes raw materials from colony
U.S.
Already had goods and wanted to sell products overseas

4. Imperialists Stress Military Strength
Alfred T. Mahan – worked to build up US Navy
By 1900: U.S. had 3rd largest navy in the world

5. Imperialists Believe in National Superiority
Social Darwinism extends to other nations and races
Manifest Destiny - spread Western, WASP, Christian values

6. II. The United States Acquires Hawaii
American Planters Increase Their Power
Overthrew Hawaiian Queen Liliuokalani in 1893
Gov’t led by Sanford B. Dole convinced U.S. to annex Hawaii for economic reasons
**Sugar**

7. The United States Annexes Hawaii
Congress under President William McKinley declared Hawaii an official U.S. territory in 1898

8. Effects of the Spanish- American War

9. A. Americans Debate Imperialism
Pro - Pres. McKinley said U.S. had no choice but to “civilize” the Philippines
Anti - WJ Bryan, Mark Twain, Anti-Imperialist League thought it went against our gov’t principles
Booker T. Washington: should fix race relations at home first

10. B. America Assumes a New Role in the World
The war marks a turning point in the history of American foreign policy