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The Nation increases its power

The Nation increases its power. America Becomes a World Power. The Nation Increases Its Power. America increases its power in the Pacific 1900 – Hawaiian Islands made an American territory First example of American imperialism Hawaiians become American citizens

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The Nation increases its power

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  1. The Nation increases its power America Becomes a World Power

  2. The Nation Increases Its Power • America increases its power in the Pacific • 1900 – Hawaiian Islands made an American territory • First example of American imperialism • Hawaiians become American citizens • Increased trading between the U.S., Hawaii, and the Phillippines (far east) • America begins to focus on China • European countries and Japan set up their own governments and courts in China • American merchants fear trade will fall under the control of a few countries

  3. The Nation Rises to Power (con’t.) • In 1899 John Hay (Secretary of State) offers a new trading policy for China • Open Door Policy • He convinces all foreign countries trading in China to allow free and open trade for all countries

  4. What was the Boxer Rebellion? • Chinese were angry that parts of their country had been given to foreigners • They formed political clubs and held secret meetings • Clubs became known as the “Boxers” due to the physical exercises they did • Boxers rebelled in the spring of 1900 • Europeans and Japanese sent troops to stop the uprisings • The U.S. sent troops to protect its interests

  5. What was the Boxer Rebellion (con’t.) • The Boxer revolt threatened to destroy the Open Door Policy • The rebellion didn’t last long • European countries quickly gained back control • Countries imposed fines on China for damage done during the rebellion to their property and goods

  6. Open Door Policy Video

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