Imperialism Stronger nations attempt to create empires by
Imperialism: Stronger nations attempt to create empires by dominating weaker nationseconomically, politically, culturally, or militarily Why would you want to take over another country? VS Why would you NOT want to take over another country?
Vocabulary Imperialism: Stronger nations attempt to create empires by dominating weaker nationseconomically, politically, culturally, or militarily What are some examples of imperialism throughout history? The White Man’s Burden By: Rudyard Kipling Take up the White Man’s burden – Send forth the best ye breed – Go, bind your sons to exile To serve your captives’ need; To walk, in heavy harness On fluttered fold and wild – You new-caught sullen peoples, half devil and half child Based on your knowledge of imperialism, what is the “white man’s burden? ”
Old Imperialism/Expansion 1500 -1890 Three phases: 1 st Colonial America, 2 nd Manifest Destiny (Louisiana Purchase and Westward Expansion) 3 rd Beyond Continental USA
Big Stick: Roosevelt’s Corollary “international police powers” US would intervene to prevent intervention from other powers
“I have always been fond of the West African Proverb, ‘Speak softly and carry a big stick. ” Based on the quote and your knowledge of imperialism what is President Roosevelt’s stance on imperialism?
Taft’s “Dollar Diplomacy” Improve financial opportunities for American businesses. Use private capital to further U. S. interests overseas. Therefore, the U. S. should create stability and order abroad that would best promote America’s commercial interests.
Wilson’s “Moral Diplomacy” The U. S. should be the conscience of the world. Spread democracy, education, and religion. Promote peace. Condemn colonialism.
Vocabulary Monroe Doctrine: further efforts by European countries to colonize land or interfere with states in the Americas would be viewed by the United States of America as acts of aggression requiring US intervention Annexation: taking control of a territory and adding it to an existing nation (to annex) “Sphere of Influence: ” an area of the world in which one country claims exclusive rights to trade
Economic Causes Need for natural resources Desire to expand markets (trade) and invest profits (make money) Outlet needed for growing population
Commercial/Business Interests U. S. Foreign Investments: 1869 -1908
Social/Moral Causes Desire to spread Christianity and Western civilization; a. k. a. “White Man’s Burden” Belief in Social Darwinism and the superiority. Only the fittest nations rule and survive. Feeling of Superiority: We are better and we must show them our way is the best way. Desire to spread Democracy
Nationalism Loyalty and devotion to a nation This caused countries to think they were superior to others. Therefore, they colonized places Prestige of global empire
Military Causes Bases needed for merchant and naval vessels or ships National security Advances in weaponry and travel
Agree or Disagree U. S. Imperialism had a positive impact on America. U. S. Imperialism occurs today
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