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A Pacific Empire

A Pacific Empire . Chapter 23, Section 1. Isolation and Expansion. George Washington suggested Isolationism Why? Yet, from its earliest existence, the American republic had also followed a policy of expansionism, or extending its national boundaries Sea to Shining Sea

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A Pacific Empire

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  1. A Pacific Empire Chapter 23, Section 1

  2. Isolation and Expansion • George Washington suggested Isolationism • Why? • Yet, from its earliest existence, the American republic had also followed a policy of expansionism, or extending its national boundaries • Sea to Shining Sea • Foreign Trade- goods to Europe/Asia • Japan refused • Why? • They did not agree with Western customs • Foreign sailors who were shipwrecked were not allowed to leave • President Millard Fillmore sent Commodore Matthew Perry • Perry presented a letter from the President • Circle yes or no- you have one year to think about it • Perry returned with seven warships (1854) • Impressed by the US strength the Japanese Emperor signed the Treaty of Kanagawa. • Help shipwrecked sailors • Two ports

  3. Seward Looks to the Pacific • Secretary of State- William Seward • Wanted to dominate the Pacific • Congress Annex Midway • Alaska from Russia • Too far to govern • US could use it to trade with Asia • Increased the size of our country by one fifth • Seward’s Ice Box or Seward’s Folly • Prospectors found gold in 1890 • Lowland were good for farming • Rich in timber, copper, petroleum, and natural gas

  4. Imperialism • Age of Imperialism (1870-1914) • Imperialism is the policy of powerful countries seeking to control the economic and political affairs of weaker countries or regions • China large county one imperial palace • Britain, Germany, France- Africa/Southern Asia • US and Japan • Why? 3 reasons • Industrial countries needed raw materials • Racism- Europeans felt they had a duty to spread their religion and culture to people whom they considered to be less civilized. • Savages • Rich cultures of their own • Competition • Colonize a area and shut out the competitions • Sound like they needed a Sherman Anti-Trust Act…

  5. Imperialism Cont. • US became a world leader in 1890 • England was grabbing all the colonies • US still believed in Isolation • More than we can consume • Society is congested with workers and no work, • NEED NEW MARKETS • West was settled we need a new frontier to build up • Investments • We needed a navy to protect our foreign trade boats • Alfred Mahn- naval captain • The Influence of Sea Power Upon History • Caribbean and Pacific- Latin America/Asia • The Great White Fleet • Hulls- white

  6. Rivalry Over Samoa • Chain of Islands in the South Pacific • Pg. 664 • Great Britain, US, and Germany wanted these islands • 1889 Germans fired upon a US friendly village • Large storm came-eased the crisis • US and Germany divided Samoa-Britain received other islands in the Pacific

  7. Taking Over Hawaii • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pS35CnwYEOk&feature=related • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8BscCSEr-Y&feature=related • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hORr3CPDnsM • On the way to China many countries would take port at these islands • 1820- American Missionaries • mid 1800’s large sugar plantations • Cheap labor- Philippines, China, Korea, and Japan • 1887 American Planters forced King Kaakaua to accept a new constitution • Reduce Hawaiian power, increase planters- died in 1891 • Liliuokalani –rejected the new constitution • The planters rebelled • Liliuokalani gave in- Didn’t want any blood on her hands • Grover Cleveland • Two years later became a territory

  8. Protecting Trade with China • China had been weakened by Civil War and refused to industrialize in the 1800’s • Sphere of Influence-area around a seaport, where a nation had special trading privileges • President Hay wrote a letter telling how important it was for the industrial companies to continue trading with each other- Open Door Policy • Inside China rebellion formed- The Boxer Rebellion • Killed more than 200 foreigners- Guerillas • Foreign gov’t brought in military to save those who had been captured • Excuse to seize more land • President Hay sent another letter- Respect China’s Independence • Defend their interest • Take a larger role in world affairs

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