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The Pros and Cons of Imperialism At the Turn of the 20 th Century

The Pros and Cons of Imperialism At the Turn of the 20 th Century US History

Three Factors Fueled American Imperialism 1. ) 2. ) 3. )

Three Factors Fueled American Imperialism 1. ) 2. ) 3. )

Arguments FOR Imperialism: • The US needed to continue its frontier experience overseas –

Arguments FOR Imperialism: • The US needed to continue its frontier experience overseas – Continental frontier was not longer adequate for the population. – US needed “elbow room”

Arguments FOR Imperialism (continued) • US belief in cultural superiority ** **

Arguments FOR Imperialism (continued) • US belief in cultural superiority ** **

Arguments FOR Imperialism (continued) • Imperialism was the product of strains in the society

Arguments FOR Imperialism (continued) • Imperialism was the product of strains in the society due to industrialization – Increase in productivity=need for new markets to expand into – US needs more natural resources

Arguments FOR Imperialism (continued) • Social Darwinism is a prominent belief • -

Arguments FOR Imperialism (continued) • Social Darwinism is a prominent belief • -

Anti-Imperialism Arguments • Goes against beliefs of Christianity to force people to “follow suit”

Anti-Imperialism Arguments • Goes against beliefs of Christianity to force people to “follow suit” • •

Anti-Imperialism (continued) • Stay out of European affairs – Use the two oceans to

Anti-Imperialism (continued) • Stay out of European affairs – Use the two oceans to protect us – Stay isolated • Imperialism= tyranny – US was a colony of Great Britain once

Anti-Imperialism (continued) • There is no need to expand overseas – US is a

Anti-Imperialism (continued) • There is no need to expand overseas – US is a vast nation – Plenty of natural resources – Plenty of markets for goods

Discussion Questions • How was American Imperialism beneficial to the United States? • What

Discussion Questions • How was American Imperialism beneficial to the United States? • What were some consequences of American Imperialism? • Does modern American Imperialism exist today? If so what are the pro’s and con’s?

Hawaii • Crossroads of the Pacific • Queen Liliuokalani – Hawaii for the Hawaiians!!!!

Hawaii • Crossroads of the Pacific • Queen Liliuokalani – Hawaii for the Hawaiians!!!! • Hawaiian annexation ceremony was in 1898 • US intervention = long lasting resentment among native Hawaiians.

Philippines 1901 - United States ends Filipino Revolt – after 3 years at a

Philippines 1901 - United States ends Filipino Revolt – after 3 years at a cost of $600 Million -Emilio Aguinaldo Leader of Filipino uprising

Puerto Rico 1900 - Foraker Act. § PR became an “unincorporated territory. ” §

Puerto Rico 1900 - Foraker Act. § PR became an “unincorporated territory. ” § Citizens of PR, not of the US. § Import duties on PR goods 1901 -1903 the Insular Cases. § Constitutional rights were not automatically extended to territorial possessions. § Congress had the power to decide these rights. § Import duties laid down by the Foraker Act were legal!

Panama TR in Panama (Construction begins in 1904) Panama Canal

Panama TR in Panama (Construction begins in 1904) Panama Canal

Cuba Assistant Secretary of the Navy in the Mc. Kinley administration. Imperialist and American

Cuba Assistant Secretary of the Navy in the Mc. Kinley administration. Imperialist and American nationalist. Criticized President Mc. Kinley as having the backbone of a chocolate éclair! Resigns his position to fight in Cuba.

Cuba Remember the Maine and to Hell with Spain! Funeral for Maine victims in

Cuba Remember the Maine and to Hell with Spain! Funeral for Maine victims in Havana

American Imperialism Video • For an overview of American Imperialism please copy and paste

American Imperialism Video • For an overview of American Imperialism please copy and paste this link into the browser: • https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Qfsfo. F qs. Fk 4

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