1. The White Man’s Burden: Imperialism in the World and the United States Acknowledgement to Mr. Jeff Lobo, Producer

2. Imperialism and its Antecedents Nationalism – extreme pride in one’s country which is often accompanied by feelings of superiority relative to other nations. Capitalism – an economic system whereby capital is invested in order to make a profit, which then itself becomes capital and, in turn, is totally or partially reinvested. How do these concepts help to fuel imperialism (seeking to extend the power, dominion, or territories of a country)? Imperialist nations feel “superior” which gives them the “right” to rule. Nations compete to build the biggest empires. Profit motive and competition associated with capitalism expanded the already mercantilist policies of the 18 th Century (colonies provided raw materials, markets for surplus goods, population outlets, etc. for the mother country).

4. Imperialism Imperialism – stronger nations attempt to create empires by dominating weaker nations – economically, politically, culturally, militarily. Annex – join a new territory to an existing country. Why? Economic Factors: Growth of industry in Europe/New markets. Nationalist Factors: Nationalism – devotion to one’s nation. Military Factors: Advances in military technology – strong armies and navies. Humanitarian Factors: Religious/Doctors, missionaries – spread law, medicine, and Christianity.

5. YearImportsExports 1870$300 Million$350 Million 1875$900 Million$800 Million 1880$1.22 Billion$1.0 Billion 1889$900 Million$800 Million 1892$1.2 Billion$1.42 Billion 18991.3 Billion1.35 Billion 19031.7 Billion1.8 Billion 19141.6 Billion2.8 Billion U. S. Imports and Exports

6. Spanish-American War 1898 1868-1876 – Cuban revolution against Spain; Spain promises reforms. 1895 – Severe depression (caused, in part, by a 40% U.S. tariff on Cuban sugar) revitalizes revolution. Maine – American war ship sunk in the harbor of Havana, Cuba. Valeriano Weyler – Spanish general; “reconcentration” efforts resulting in 200,000 deaths. Yellow Journalism – Type of newspaper coverage that emphasized sensational stories.

18. Why did the U.S. go to war with Spain? Industrialism Nationalism Imperialism/Expansionism U.S. needs to take its rightful place among imperialist empires/world powers. Spain had grown weak and imperial holdings were hard to control. Monroe Doctrine – 1823 – Declaration that the U.S. would oppose efforts by any outside power to control a nation in the Western Hemisphere.