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Imperialism. American History. imperial. vocabulary. Imperialism. Establishing colonies and building empires for economic gain, prestige and missionary purposes Factories needed raw materials Manufacturers needed new markets Transportation improved to make worldwide markets
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Imperialism American History
imperial vocabulary
Imperialism • Establishing colonies and building empires for economic gain, prestige and missionary purposes • Factories needed raw materials • Manufacturers needed new markets • Transportation improved to make worldwide markets • Investment opportunities for new wealthy • New war weapons made it easy to conquer • pride
American Imperialism • Western frontier • Alaska – purchased by Sec. Of State Seward in 1867 for $7 million (Seward’s Folly) • Additional needs • Strengthen navy / small but efficient • Refueling or coaling stations
Asia • China • Boxer Rebellion • Open Door Policy – U.S. • Sphere’s of Influence • Japan • Matthew Perry
Hawaiian Annexation • Queen Liliuokalani
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