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AGE OF IMPERIALISM

AGE OF IMPERIALISM. IMPERIALISM. Imperialism is the quest for colonial empires It can include the use of economic, political, or military power. REASONS. Increase trade by providing market for manufactured goods Gain sources for raw materials Secure military advantages Increase prestige

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AGE OF IMPERIALISM

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  1. AGE OF IMPERIALISM

  2. IMPERIALISM • Imperialism is the quest for colonial empires • It can include the use of economic, political, or military power

  3. REASONS • Increase trade by providing market for manufactured goods • Gain sources for raw materials • Secure military advantages • Increase prestige • Share religious and cultural beliefs

  4. SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR • Cuba- series of revolts against Spanish rule • 1868- beginning of revolts • Cuban leaders exiled • 1896- Spanish send Gen. ValerianoWeyler to crush revolt- “the Butcher”

  5. Unites States Reaction • U.S. Press wants war with Spain • Hearst and Pulitzer very vocal • Pres. McKinley wants to avoid war

  6. Events leading to war • Feb. 9, 1898- Hearst’s journal prints comment of Spanish official concerning McKinley- “weak, and a bidder for the admiration of the crowd” • Feb. 15, 1898- The Maine explodes in Havana, Cuba. Spain is blamed. • Apr. 20, 1898- Congress recognizes Cuban independence and votes for military force

  7. Teller Amendment • States that the United States claimed no “sovereignty, jurisdiction, or control” over Cuba • After defeating Spain, control would rest with Cuban people

  8. FAMOUS BATTLES • Philippine Islands- Spanish-controlled • May 1, 1898- Battle of Manila Bay • Commodore George Dewey defeats Spanish fleet

  9. Cuba and Puerto Rico- Spanish-controlled • July 1, 1898- U.S. begins assault on Santiago • El Caney and San Juan Hill • Teddy Roosevelt and the Rough Riders • July 3, 1898- U.S. defeats Spanish fleet off coast of Cuba • Troops defeat Spanish in Puerto Rico

  10. RESULTS OF WAR • Spain grants Cuba its independence • Spain gives Puerto Rico and Guam to U.S. • Spain gives up control of the Philippines • United States gains prestige as world power

  11. ANNEXATION DEBATE • Expansionists argue in favor based upon commercial reasons, naval concerns, the belief that the U.S. would bring democratic government to the Philippines, and that European powers would be kept away • Anti-Imperialist League formed in June 1898 argues that U.S. should not become imperial power and annexation of Philippines would violate American principles

  12. WAR IN PHILIPPINES • Aguinaldo sets up provisional government and proclaims himself President • Filipino rebels fight 3-year war against U.S. • 1902- Congress passes Philippine Government Act

  13. Total independence will not come until U.S. concludes that a stable government has been established • Philippines get independence in 1946

  14. ACQUISITION OF HAWAII • U.S. interest in Hawaii was because of 2 major reasons: strategic location along trade routes to China and fertile soil • During the 1820s, New England Protestant missionaries travel to Hawaii • By 1870s, their descendents had become major landowners in Hawaii

  15. In 1886, Hawaiian king Kalakaua attempts to restrict American influence. • Hawaiian League is formed to overthrow the monarchy and persuade U.S. annexation • 1887- League forces Kalakaua to sign a new constitution that limited his power • U.S. gets rights to use Pearl Harbor as naval base

  16. 1891- Kalakaua is succeeded by his sister, Liliuokalani • Queen Liliuokalani tries to encourage Hawaiian nationalism • U.S. oversees end to monarchy • Does not annex until 1898

  17. CHINA • United States trade with China began in 1784 when Empress of China (trading ship) sailed for Guangzhou • 1843- China opens 5 ports to trade from U.S. and Europe

  18. China’s weakness leads to European powers (Great Britain, France, Germany, Russia) making China to divide into spheres of influence • Spheres of Influence- where a foreign nation has exclusive rights over trade, mines, and railroads

  19. OPEN DOOR POLICY • Proposed in 1899 by Secretary of State John Hay • Keep all ports in their spheres open to all nations for trade • Allow Chinese officials to collect all tariffs and duties • Guarantee equal railroad, harbor, and tariff rates

  20. BOXER REBELLION • Caused by Chinese resentment of foreigners • Fists of Righteous Harmony begins rebellion • In 1900, they attacked Western missionaries and traders in northern China, killing 300 • Laid siege to foreign settlement in Beijing • Rebellion ends as international force enters

  21. JAPAN • Japan becomes imperial power as a result of 1894 invasion of China • 1853- Commodore Matthew Perry had sailed into Tokyo Bay

  22. President Millard Fillmore had encouraged Perry to persuade Japan to open itself up to trade with the West • Japan becomes industrialized and builds a strong army and navy • 1894- invades China • 1904- attacks Russia in Manchuria

  23. RUSSO-JAPANESE WAR • Japanese victory might lead to strong competitor in Asia • Russian victory might lead to end of U.S. trade with Manchuria • May,1905- Japan wins crucial battles and asks for U.S. mediation • Pres. Roosevelt negotiates end to war and wins Nobel Peace Prize

  24. GREAT WHITE FLEET • 1907- President Roosevelt sends 4 destroyers and 16 battleships on world cruise • Roosevelt- “the Pacific was as much our home waters as the Atlantic”

  25. CUBA • 1899- Pres. McKinley appoints Leonard Wood as governor of Cuba • Changes are made such as construction of schools and a sanitation system • Dr. Carlos Finlay discovered mosquitoes cause yellow fever • Cubans want independence

  26. PLATT AMENDMENT • Limits Cuba’s right to make treaties with other countries • Allowed U.S. to intervene in Cuban affairs if necessary • Made Cuba to sell or lease land for U.S. naval or fueling stations (Guantanamo Bay) • Made Cuba a protectorate

  27. PANAMA CANAL • The United States had long wanted a shortcut from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean

  28. Nov. 3, 1903- Panamanian rebels begin revolution • Nov. 4, 1903- rebels win and declare Panama an independent nation • Nov. 6, 1903- U.S. recognizes Panama and Hay begins negotiation

  29. Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty gives U.S. complete and unending sovereignty over a 10-mile wide canal zone • Roosevelt later said- “I took the Canal Zone and let Congress debate”

  30. ROOSEVELT COROLLARY • 1823- Monroe Doctrine • Raw materials and trade possibilities garnered European and American interest in Latin America in late 1800s • Europeans gave high-interest loans • 1902- Great Britain, Germany, and Italy blockade and attack Venezuelan shipping

  31. Roosevelt states that not only will U.S. keep European powers out of the hemisphere, but that the U.S. will directly intervene in Latin American nations if necessary • “Speak softly, but carry a big stick” • Accused of “gunboat diplomacy”

  32. DOLLAR DIPLOMACY • Following Roosevelt as President, Taft promotes the use of economic power rather than military force • Suggest replacing European loans with American • U.S. invests in railroads, mines,and banana and sugar plantations

  33. WILSON • Wanted democratic governments in Latin America to discourage European involvement • Sent troops to Caribbean nations to put down revolts and establish constitutional governments

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