1. America Extends its Empire Chapter 10 Section 1

2. What is meant by the term Imperialism? Imperialism occurs when a stronger nation takes over a weaker nation or region and dominates its economic, political, or cultural life. Imperialism occurs when a stronger nation takes over a weaker nation or region and dominates its economic, political, or cultural life. http://www.ncwiseowl.org/WebQuest/amhistory/american_imperialism.htm

3. Economic Motives The Industrial Revolution created a demand for raw materials and new markets. Nationalism European nations wanted to demonstrate their power and prestige to the world. Balance of Power European nations were forced to acquire new colonies to achieve a balance. Social Darwinism The Europeans’ sense of superiority made them feel obligated to “civilize the heathen savages” they encountered. Religion The desire to convert others to their “superior beliefs” was a major driving factor. Causes of Imperialism http://regentsprep.org/Regents/global/themes/imperialism/index.cfm

4. Factors That Fueled American Imperialism Desire for military strength Desire for military strength The U.S. wanted to keep up with expanding European powers. The U.S. wanted to keep up with expanding European powers. The U.S. becomes the third largest naval power. The U.S. becomes the third largest naval power. Thirst for new markets Thirst for new markets The United States was producing many more goods than the nation itself could consume. The United States was producing many more goods than the nation itself could consume. Overseas markets were seen as a way to improve the overall economy Overseas markets were seen as a way to improve the overall economy

5. Factors That Fueled American Imperialism (cont.) Belief in cultural superiority Belief in cultural superiority Social Darwinism: A belief that free-market competition would lead to the survival of the fittest. Social Darwinism: A belief that free-market competition would lead to the survival of the fittest. Belief in the racial superiority of Anglo-Saxons. Belief in the racial superiority of Anglo-Saxons. U.S. has a responsibility to spread Christianity to “inferior people.” U.S. has a responsibility to spread Christianity to “inferior people.”

6. U.S. Imperial Actions U.S. buys Alaska (in 1867) from the Russians for $7.2 million (2 cents per acre) U.S. buys Alaska (in 1867) from the Russians for $7.2 million (2 cents per acre) “Seward’s Icebox” was rich in timber, minerals, and oil. “Seward’s Icebox” was rich in timber, minerals, and oil. Becomes a state in 1959 Becomes a state in 1959

7. U.S. Imperial Actions (cont.) U.S. takes Hawaii U.S. takes Hawaii Hawaii had been economically important to the U.S. for a century. Hawaii had been economically important to the U.S. for a century. By the 1850s, American-owned sugar plantations accounted for ¾ of the island’s wealth. By the 1850s, American-owned sugar plantations accounted for ¾ of the island’s wealth. American planters in Hawaii called for annexation so that they would not have to pay extra duties (taxes). American planters in Hawaii called for annexation so that they would not have to pay extra duties (taxes).

8. U.S. Takes Hawaii (cont.) U.S. military leaders wanted to establish a military base there (Pearl Harbor) U.S. military leaders wanted to establish a military base there (Pearl Harbor) Queen Liliuokalani was overthrown by a group headed by Sanford B. Dole Queen Liliuokalani was overthrown by a group headed by Sanford B. Dole Congress proclaims Hawaii a state in 1959 Congress proclaims Hawaii a state in 1959