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Chapter 22 Becoming a World Power 1865-1914

Chapter 22 Becoming a World Power 1865-1914. January 2012. Isolationism:. A country staying out of affairs of other nations. Military Conflicts Alliances. Isolationism:. Until the middle 1800s, the U.S. had very little to do with political affairs of other nations. WHY?.

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Chapter 22 Becoming a World Power 1865-1914

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  1. Chapter 22 Becoming a World Power 1865-1914 January 2012

  2. Isolationism: • A country staying out of affairs of other nations. • Military Conflicts • Alliances

  3. Isolationism: Until the middle 1800s, the U.S. had very little to do with political affairs of other nations. WHY? • Slavery Issue & Civil War • Manifest Destiny (westward expansion, Indian wars, transcontinental Railroad) • Industrializing during this time period • Immigration issues/problems in cities

  4. Imperialism: The policy by which stronger nations extend their economic , political, or military control over weaker nations.

  5. Reasons for European Imperialsim: Desire for raw materials “White Man’s Burden” -R. Kipling - Civilize the world… Competition for new markets (Industrial Age Imperialism)

  6. U.S. Reasons for Imperialism: Similar to Europeans: • New markets to sell our goods • Raw materials for our use/sale at home • “Civilize” the world • Coaling bases for our Navy and merchant ships

  7. U.S. Reasons for Imperialism: Naval bases to support U.S. Navy and our interests (to secure trade for America) Ex: Annexing Samoa, Hawaii.

  8. 1854: Japan Commodore Perry

  9. Trade With Japan: 1854 Commodore Matthew Perry negotiates trade treaty with Japan (Treaty of Kanagawa) Japan began to trade with the West, and also recognized power of industrial nations. Models itself after US/Britain

  10. Purchase of Alaska from Russia,1867. Increased the area of the U.S. by one-fifth.

  11. Called “Sewards folly” – Alaska had great natural resources (including oil later) all for about 2 cents an acre. 587,878 square miles (NY is 49,112)

  12. British Empire 1900

  13. Europeans carve up Africa into colonies.

  14. Alfred Mahan: The Influence of Sea Power Upon History Great nations need sea power to control distant regions for trade, colonies, resources, markets.

  15. The Great White Fleet Theodore Roosevelt Asst. Sec. Of Navy 1898

  16. Annexation of Hawaii • American sugar plantation owners dominated Hawaii • Queen Liliuokalani tried to reduce their influence

  17. Annexation of Hawaii • 1893 planters revolted, US Marines help overthrow the Queen • Asked to be annexed by U.S. (1898)

  18. Annexation of Hawaii • U.S. desired naval base at Pearl Harbor, Oahu

  19. Can you identify these places below? 3? 4? 1? 2?

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