Warm-up:

1. Warm-up: • Write down what Manifest Destiny was with regards to the United States… (This goes back to our unit on the West)

2. Becoming A World Power Manifest Destiny?

3. Isolationism • Isolationism—the policy of a country not taking part in international alliances, leagues, etc. • Policy established by George Washington in his farewell address—U.S. practice until 1898 • Later, Monroe Doctrine of 1823 emphasized the U.S.’s desire to keep the Americas separate from Europe & to keep Europe out of Western Hemisphere

4. Nationalism • Nationalism: doctrine that national interests are more important than international considerations; devotion to one’s nation; patriotism • Expanded empires = empirical powers • Broadened Manifest Destiny ideal

5. Imperialism • Imperialism—the policy of establishing colonies and building empires • Europe and Asia found imperialism answered the need motivated by trade, adventure, power, profit, idealism, national patriotism, and raw materials to fuel their markets • By 1890, the U.S. became eager to join in the imperialism movement

6. European Imperialism 1885-1900

7. Factors For US Imperialism • Economic factor • Growth of industry needed new markets • US markets had huge surplus; couldn’t consume fast enough • Nationalist factor • Competition for large empires • More international power • Militaristic factor • Protect American security & interests • More power = more military = more bases around the world • Humanitarian Factor • Duty to spread blessings of Christianity and modern civilization • People had a right to govern themselves

8. Activity: • In a paragraph, pick which one of the factors for U.S. imperialism that you think is the most important and why you think so. • Work on vocabulary