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American History Chapter 17-1

American History Chapter 17-1. The Lure of Imperialism. The Fruits of Imperialism. To Expand or Not to Expand…?. Imperialism : Efforts by a nation to expand its control over other lands. Why was the U.S. interested? Industrialized nations need customers & natural resources .

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American History Chapter 17-1

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  1. American History Chapter 17-1 The Lure of Imperialism

  2. The Fruits of Imperialism

  3. To Expand or Not to Expand…? • Imperialism: Efforts by a nation to expand its control over other lands. • Why was the U.S. interested? • Industrialized nations need customers & natural resources. • Navies need fueling & repair stations. • Ideology: Nationalism & cultural superiority. • Social Darwinism encouraged superiority. • Spread Christianity & democratic values. • Compete with other world powers.

  4. World Competition Late 1800s: Britain ruled ¼ of the world’s land & people.

  5. Hawaii • Expansionists sought U.S. control of Hawaii. • Ideal fueling spot & naval base. • U.S. missionaries & traders were already established. • Sugarcane & pineapple in high demand. • King Kalakaua, forced to sign the bayonet constitution. 1887 • Gave Pearl Harbor to the U.S. • American businessmen had political power. • Queen Liliuokalani tried to regain power in 1893. • U.S. Marines landed and deposed the queen. • The Republic of Hawaii was created with Sanford Dole as pres. • Pres. McKinley & Congress annexed HI in 1898.

  6. China • Trade in China was appealing to foreign countries. • Spheres of influence: Outside nations exert economic or political control over a specific geographical area. • The U.S. promoted an Open Door Policy in China. • Give all nations equal trading rights in China. • U.S. sent notes to other nations suggesting the policy. • China reacted: Boxer Rebellion • Secret group: Society of Righteous & Harmonious Fists or Boxers attacked foreigners. • Unified the foreigners into supporting the Open Door Policy.

  7. Japan • 1853 President Fillmore sent a fleet of warships to Japan. • 1907 President Roosevelt sent the Great White Fleet to Japan – probably to impress & intimidate. • Russo – Japanese War: Russia fighting Japan for control of Korea and Manchuria. • Japan asked Pres. Roosevelt to help negotiate peace. • Japanese & Russian leaders met with Roosevelt in NH. • Agreed on the Portsmouth Treaty, ending the war. • President Roosevelt was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize

  8. Portsmouth Meeting Japanese delegates Russian delegates Roosevelt

  9. Ever Just Feel A Bit Overwhelmed? Things Could Be Worse.

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