1. Social Studies OGT Review Imperialism

2. Strong nation has political, economic, and social control over a weaker nation Idea that the west must civilize backward nations Colonial powers force their culture and political systems on their colonies Colonies exist to benefit colonial power Fueled by need for markets and resources for industrialization

3. US became imperialist power after Spanish- American War – Acquired Guam, Puerto Rico, and Philippines US business people pushed for Hawaii TR had a “big stick” policy – US built the Panama Canal – Intervened in Latin America

4. World response to US imperialism – Japan modernized to protect against take over – China separates into “spheres of influence” US supports open door policy in China – Current struggles in Africa are directly linked to past European imperialist policies