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Imperialism & America

Imperialism & America. HW: Study 18.2 Intro: Read Excerpt. Annexation of Hawaii. 1893 - Queen Lililakounakani vs. Amb. John Stevens Stevens successfully organizes rebellion against Queen Places Sandford Dole in charge of new gov ’ t 1893 - Pres. Cleveland against annexation

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Imperialism & America

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  1. Imperialism & America HW: Study 18.2 Intro: Read Excerpt

  2. Annexation of Hawaii • 1893 - Queen Lililakounakani vs. Amb. John Stevens • Stevens successfully organizes rebellion against Queen • Places Sandford Dole in charge of new gov’t • 1893 - Pres. Cleveland against annexation • 1898 - Pres. McKinley & Congress pass resolution annexing Hawaii • Dole becomes governor of new territory • Why did Stevens overthrow the monarchy? • Was Hawaii annexed legally?

  3. What’s the value of Hawaii?

  4. Hawaii’s Importance • Pearl Harbor (est. 1887) • Midway point for merchants to China & East India • American missionaries • Children of missionaries become sugar planters • What factors of imperialism did the US’ treatment of Hawaii exhibit?

  5. Imperialism • Stronger nations extending influence over weaker nations • Military Strength • New Markets • Cultural Superiority • What has created this? • Global Competition

  6. Desire for Military Strength • Countries began building up military • Admiral Alfred Mahan of Navy urged government to expand military • Result  US has world’s 3 largest navy of time • What are benefits of expanding Military?

  7. Thirst for New Markets • Have too many goods for consumers due to Industrial Revolution • Need for more raw materials for factories • How does Foreign Trade solve problem via New Markets?

  8. Belief in Cultural Superiority • Combination of “Social Darwinism” & racial superiority of Anglo-Saxons • “Civilize inferior people” • By what means do you think Americans civilized other cultures?

  9. Acquisition of Alaska • In 1867, William Seward, arranged to buy Alaska from Russia • Originally know as Seward’s Folly because of the impression it was worthless • Time would prove land is rich in timber, minerals, and OIL • What facorts of imperialism does this exhibit?

  10. What is this?

  11. Spanish-American War HW: Study 18.3 What factors of Imperialism did the US exhibit during Spanish-American War?

  12. Yellow Journalism William Hearst • “Hearst’s War” • “You furnish the pictures, I’ll furnish the war” – Hearst • Hearst & Pulitzer fanned war fever

  13. Interest/Importance Map of Cuba • Why go to War with Spain over Cuba? • Located 90 miles from coast of Florida • Americans invested in sugar cane plantations • What factors of imperialism are being demonstrated?

  14. Yellow Journalism Activity • Research a Primary Source from Spanish-American War • Use this article to serve as an example to create your own newspaper headline on one of the following topics: • Cuban Revolution (Cuba Libre) • De Lome Letter • USS Maine • Rough Riders • Battle of San Juan • Newspaper must include the following: • Headline • Picture • 1 article • All Must be in “yellow journalistic” fashion

  15. 2-Front War Fighting in Cuba Fighting in Philippines

  16. Draw Connections

  17. Treaty of Paris & Debate • Between Spain & US • Spain freed Cuba, • US received Guam & Puerto Rico, • US purchased Philippines for $20 million • Treaty led to debate about annexation • Did US have right to annex Philippines?

  18. Acquiring New Lands HW: Study 18.4 and Complete Study Guide US has acquired new lands, what next?

  19. Puerto Rico & US Puerto Rico important to US because Keep presence in Caribbean Protecting future canal (ultimately Panama Canal) Foraker Act ended military rule and set up civil government in Puerto Rico US appoints governor & Upper house Puerto Ricans elect lower house Insular Cases ruled Constitution did not apply to people in acquired territories US citizenship could still be extended

  20. Cuba & US American Soldiers keep presence & help improve conditions Cubans reluctantly sign Platt amendment Result: US becomes Protectorate of Cuba for 31years American Business Interests What did the Platt amendment state? What business Interests were American protecting, and how does it relate to Imperialism?

  21. Philippine-American War Emilio Aguinaldo led rebellion in Philippines upon hearing of US annexation plans Americans impose authority Force Filipinos to live is designated areas Aftermath Set-up similar gov’t to that of Puerto Rico War cost $400 million  20 times what US paid for island Why were the Philippines so important?

  22. China & US China “sick man of Asia” John Hay’s Open Door Notes Nations should share the trading rights with US, creating and “open door” What does this eliminate?

  23. Boxer Rebellion in China Chinese secret societies formed in protest of foreign influence Boxers were such group The Boxers killed hundreds of missionaries & Chinese converts GB, France, Germany & US sent troops to end the rebellion

  24. Protecting American Rights Hay issued 2nd series of Open Door Notes US economy depended on exports US had right in intervene abroad to keep foreign markets open Closing of an area to American products, citizens, or ideas threatened US survival What does this become?

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