1. American History Chapter 17-1
The Lure of Imperialism

2. The Fruits of Imperialism

3. To Expand or Not to Expand…?
Imperialism: Efforts by a nation to expand its control over other lands.
Why was the U.S. interested?
Industrialized nations need customers & natural resources.
Navies need fueling & repair stations.
Ideology: Nationalism & cultural superiority.
Social Darwinism encouraged superiority.
Spread Christianity & democratic values.
Compete with other world powers.

4. of the world’s land & people.
World Competition
Late 1800s:
Britain ruled ¼
of the world’s land & people.

5. Hawaii Expansionists sought U.S. control of Hawaii.
Ideal fueling spot & naval base.
U.S. missionaries & traders were already established.
Sugarcane & pineapple in high demand.
King Kalakaua, forced to sign the bayonet constitution. 1887
Gave Pearl Harbor to the U.S.
American businessmen had political power.
Queen Liliuokalani tried to regain power in 1893.
U.S. Marines landed and deposed the queen.
The Republic of Hawaii was created with Sanford Dole as pres.
Pres. McKinley & Congress annexed HI in 1898.

7. China Trade in China was appealing to foreign countries.
Spheres of influence: Outside nations exert economic or political control over a specific geographical area.
The U.S. promoted an Open Door Policy in China.
Give all nations equal trading rights in China.
U.S. sent notes to other nations suggesting the policy.
China reacted: Boxer Rebellion
Secret group: Society of Righteous & Harmonious Fists or Boxers attacked foreigners.
Unified the foreigners into supporting the Open Door Policy.

9. Japan 1853 President Fillmore sent a fleet of warships to Japan.
1907 President Roosevelt sent the Great White Fleet to Japan – probably to impress & intimidate.
Russo – Japanese War: Russia fighting Japan for control of Korea and Manchuria.
Japan asked Pres. Roosevelt to help negotiate peace.
Japanese & Russian leaders met with Roosevelt in NH.
Agreed on the Portsmouth Treaty, ending the war.
President Roosevelt was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize

10. Portsmouth Meeting
Japanese
delegates
Russian
delegates
Roosevelt

11. Ever Just Feel A Bit Overwhelmed?
Things Could Be Worse.