1. IMPERIALISM

2. The policy or practice of extending the power and domination of one nation by direct territorial acquisitions or by control over the political or economic life of other areas.

3. A Growing Support After Civil War most Americans were focused on rebuilding America, industries and the West. After Reconstruction feelings started to shift toward becoming a world power. Economic and military competition from European countries. Sense of cultural superiority Willing to go to war to protect American interest overseas

4. Powerful Navy Alfred T. Mahan, naval officer who saw the need of a large navy with overseas bases. Protect the interest of Americans overseas and defend its right to trade with other countries.

5. European Expansion of Power High tariffs reduced trade between countries Investment growth had slowed due to the built out infrastructure (railroads, factories, mines…) Started looking to other countries to sell product Needed to protect their interest (protectorate)

6. Anglo-Saxonism Feeling of superiority by English speaking nations Felt is was part of the idea of Manifest Destiny

7. Pacific Ocean Perry’s expedition to Japan in hope of forcing Japan to trade with the United States Japan begins to Westernize (building of a strong and modern navy) Hawaii was a stopping point between US and Asia Settlers soon discovered Hawaii was fertile and profitable

8. Expansion of power Hawaii – overthrowing the Queen of Hawaii, Liliuokalani. John L. Stevens (American Minister to Hawaii) wanted Hawaii part of the USA Hawaii had profitable sugarcane plantations “The Hawaiian pear is now fully ripe and this is the golden hour for the United States to pluck it.”

9. Pan-Americanism United States and Latin America should work together Keep European influence out of the Western hemisphere