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‘MERICA BECOMES A WORLD POWER

‘MERICA BECOMES A WORLD POWER. Imperialism is: stronger nations attempting to create empires by dominating weaker nations. Pressure to Expand. 1. Economic Factors 2 . Nationalist Factors 3 . Military Factors. 3 FACTORS LEADING TO IMPERIALISM.

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‘MERICA BECOMES A WORLD POWER

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  1. ‘MERICA BECOMES A WORLD POWER

  2. Imperialism is: stronger nations attempting to create empires by dominating weaker nations Pressure to Expand

  3. 1. Economic Factors 2. Nationalist Factors 3. Military Factors 3 FACTORS LEADING TO IMPERIALISM

  4. -Britain, France, & Russia all extend their power over far flung lands -Competition grows intense -U.S is eager to join the race Europe Leads the Way

  5. RUSSIA’S GOT TALENT

  6. U.S. Expansion • Acquisition of Alaska • Seward’s Folly • Annexation of Hawaii • Queen Liliuokalani overthrown by a group of New England planters • Cleveland would not annex Hawaii

  7. Perry Opens Japan • Commodore Matthew Perry took a naval expedition to Japan to open trade • A treaty was signed in 1854 opening Japanese ports to American trade • Japan began to westernize, building a navy and becoming industrialized. GIMME THAT BANANA!!

  8. Beefing up the Navy • ‘Merica wanted to stay out of European affairs and increase influence in Latin America • Pan-Americanism came about where U.S. and L. America would work together on peace and trade • Building a modern navy became essential in having influence abroad

  9. Beefing up the Navy • Captain Alfred Mahan published a book, The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, stating that ‘Merica needed a large navy to acquire territory for naval bases overseas.

  10. Spanish-American War

  11. Factors Contributing to Declaration of War against Spain Sinking of the Maine Need to Protect American Investments in Cuba Sympathy for Cuban Revolution

  12. U.S.S. Maine Explosion • The Battleship exploded in Havana Harbor killing 266 Americans • Many concluded Spain was responsible • Most supported Cuba in their revolt against Spain • Evidence varied on how explosion actually occurred. • Within weeks, Spain & U.S. were at war

  13. Americans Support Cubans • Compared their fight to the American Revolution • Yellow Journalism on the rise • Outrageous stories being reported • “Spanish feed Cuban prisoners to sharks & dogs!” • “Blood on the roadsides, blood on the fields, blood on the doorsteps! Blood, blood, blood!”

  14. 1. 1st action in Philippines, not Cuba 2. Dewey destroys Spanish fleet in Manila Bay The War

  15. The War, cont. 3. T.R leads Rough Riders up San Juan Hill 4. Treaty of Paris w/Spain

  16. 1. Organized a school system 2. Restored economic stability 3. Commission finds yellow fever cure Fate of Cuba

  17. -Cuban govt. can't enter into foreign agreements -Allow U.S. to establish naval bases -Allow U.S. to intervene Platt Amendment

  18. Roosevelt becomes Prez • Takes over in 1901 after assassination of McKinley • Became a strong proponent of increasing power on the world stage

  19. OPEN DOOR POLICY • Foreign countries scuffled over territory associated with China, particularly Japan & Russia • This policy allowed all countries to be allowed to trade with China to help increase economic development

  20. Boxer Rebellion • China was not as strong as many thought and were slowly being influenced by foreign countries • A group of Chinese tried to overthrow all foreigners, but were quickly dissolved which allowed U.S. to continue trade with China

  21. Boxer Rebellion • Russia & Japan continued to fight over Chinese territory • Teddy Roosevelt persuaded the Japanese to stop fighting and to seek no further territory • His efforts in ending the war earned him the Nobel Peace Prize

  22. “Great White Fleet” • A tour of 16 battleships sent around the world to showcase the strength of the U.S. military and uphold interests in Asia

  23. Panama Canal • The French started building the canal in 1881, but ditched the job due to bankruptcy and loss of life • Panama was still under control of Colombia, but with the aid of the U.S. revolted and gained their independence

  24. Panama Canal • U.S. didn’t actually fight in the revolution, but Roosevelt sent battleships off the coast of Panama as a tactic to scare off Colombia • Panama became independent and allowed U.S. to build the canal.

  25. Big Stick Diplomacy • The tactic used by Roosevelt in the Panamian Revolution was his belief of “Speak softly and carry a big stick.” • This was Teddy’s approach to foreign affairs

  26. Big Stick Diplomacy • The Roosevelt Corollary became Teddy’s stance on foreign affairs • The U.S. would intervene in Latin America affairs when necessary to maintain stability in Western Hemisphere

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