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I. American Expansionism A. Causes 1. What is imperialism? a. When stronger nations extend

I. American Expansionism A. Causes 1. What is imperialism? a. When stronger nations extend their control over weaker nations.

B. Why? 1. Global Competition • European powers had been establishing colonies for centuries.

B. Why? 1. Global Competition • European powers had been establishing colonies for centuries. Where? • Africa • Asia • Americas

Religious/Missionary Interests American Missionaries in China, 1905

Religious/Missionary Interests American Missionaries in China, 1905

2. Desire for Military Strength • Admiral Alfred T. Mahan (18401914) argued that in

2. Desire for Military Strength • Admiral Alfred T. Mahan (18401914) argued that in order to compete internationally the US must become a naval power

Military/Strategic Interests Alfred T. Mahan (1890) The Influence of Sea Power on History: 1660

Military/Strategic Interests Alfred T. Mahan (1890) The Influence of Sea Power on History: 1660 -1783

3. Thirst for New Markets • By 1890, American farmers and factories were producing

3. Thirst for New Markets • By 1890, American farmers and factories were producing more products than Americans could consume.

Commercial/Business Interests U. S. Foreign Investments: 1869 -1908

Commercial/Business Interests U. S. Foreign Investments: 1869 -1908

Commercial/Business Interests American Foreign Trade: 1870 -1914

Commercial/Business Interests American Foreign Trade: 1870 -1914

4. Belief in Cultural Superiority http: //www. cbsnews. com/video/watch/? id=6882037 n&tag=mncol; lst; 1 •

4. Belief in Cultural Superiority http: //www. cbsnews. com/video/watch/? id=6882037 n&tag=mncol; lst; 1 • Many Americans believed in Social Darwinism. • Belief in “superior” and “inferior” races.

Social Darwinist Thinking The Hierarchy of Race The White Man’s Burden

Social Darwinist Thinking The Hierarchy of Race The White Man’s Burden

II. Early American Expansion A. Alaska 1. In 1867, William Seward bought Alaska from

II. Early American Expansion A. Alaska 1. In 1867, William Seward bought Alaska from Russia for $7. 2 million. 2. Criticized by US public. 3. In 1959, Alaska became a state.

“Seward’s Folly”: 1867 $7. 2 million

“Seward’s Folly”: 1867 $7. 2 million

“Seward’s Icebox”: 1867

“Seward’s Icebox”: 1867

B. Hawaii 1. Since the 1790 s, US merchants had stopped there on their

B. Hawaii 1. Since the 1790 s, US merchants had stopped there on their way to Asia. 2. Their descendants started sugar plantations.

U. S. Missionaries in Hawaii Imiola Church – first built in the late 1820

U. S. Missionaries in Hawaii Imiola Church – first built in the late 1820 s

3. In 1887, the US built a naval base at Pearl Harbor. 4. In

3. In 1887, the US built a naval base at Pearl Harbor. 4. In 1898, Congress proclaimed Hawaii an American territory. 5. In 1959, Hawaii became the 50 th state.

U. S. View of Hawaiians Hawaii becomes a U. S. Protectorate in 1849 by

U. S. View of Hawaiians Hawaii becomes a U. S. Protectorate in 1849 by virtue of economic treaties.

Hawaiian Queen Liliuokalani Hawaii for the Hawaiians!

Hawaiian Queen Liliuokalani Hawaii for the Hawaiians!

U. S. Business Interests In Hawaii 1875 – Reciprocity Treaty 1890 – Mc. Kinley

U. S. Business Interests In Hawaii 1875 – Reciprocity Treaty 1890 – Mc. Kinley Tariff 1893 – American businessmen backed an uprising against Queen Liliuokalani. Sanford Ballard Dole proclaims the Republic of Hawaii in 1894.

To The Victor Belongs the Spoils Hawaiian Annexation Ceremony, 1898

To The Victor Belongs the Spoils Hawaiian Annexation Ceremony, 1898

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