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America's Evolution: From Isolationism to Imperialism

Explore the transition of U.S. foreign policy from isolationism to imperialism between 1865-1916. Discover causes of imperialism, including raw materials, racism, competition, and the "white man's burden," through a comparative lens with isolationism. Learn about early steps toward empire such as opening trade with Japan, the Boxer Rebellion, annexing Midway Islands, purchasing Alaska, and the annexation of Hawaii. Delve into the controversial aspects of U.S. expansion and its impact on other nations.

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America's Evolution: From Isolationism to Imperialism

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  1. Becoming a World Power Chapter 23 1865 - 1916

  2. ISOLATIONISM

  3. Isolationism

  4. Isolationism • Foreign policy which avoids alliances and conflicts with other nations • Gradually, the U.S. abandons isolationism and moved toward imperialism.

  5. Imperialism

  6. Imperialism

  7. **Causes of Imperialism** • Imperialism- the policy of powerful nations seeking to control weaker countries or regions • Raw materials • Racism – “white man’s burden” • Competition • Need for a new land

  8. White Man’s Burden • The idea that the “white man” felt it was their duty to take over and “support” or “help” other weaker nations or groups of people.

  9. Compare and Contrast • Isolationism vs. Imperialism • How are they similar, if at all, and how are they different? (Everyone Must Do!) 5 LINES! • Pick one of the following… • Which one do you think would have been better for the United States? Why? 5 SENTENCES! • OR • Draw an image to represent each one individually and explain your drawing • YOU ALL STINK!

  10. A Pacific Empire 23-1

  11. Early Steps Toward Empire • Opening Trade with Isolationist Japan (1853) • Treaty of Kanagawa- opened two ports for U.S. trade • U.S. shows off Navy • Japan was impressed and agreed to trade

  12. International Trade and China • Open Door Policy- U.S. states that China will have open and equal trade with multiple countries • Spheres of Influence- When countries have exclusive trading rights to a particular area of a country • Boxer Rebellion- “Righteous Fists of Harmony” • Fought against foreign influence and trade • Was unsuccessful

  13. Midway Islands • Secretary of State William Seward • Persuaded Congress to annex Midway Island (1867) • Annex- to take over

  14. Midway Island

  15. Stop and Think • What was the Treaty of Kanagawa? • Was China open to trade with the U.S. or any other countries? Give examples to support your answer. • What does it mean to annex something?

  16. Alaska • Purchase of Alaska from Russia (1867) • Territory considered of little value • Nicknamed “Seward’s Folly” or “Deal of the Century”? • Purchased for 2¢ an acre ($7.2 million) • Had tremendous resources • Oil • Gold • Rich Soil

  17. Alaska

  18. Samoan Islands • The U.S. and Germany split control of the island to use as a Navy Base.

  19. Annexation of Hawaii • Hawaii had sugar • America sends missionaries to farm and spread influence • U.S. Marines show up and claim Hawaii as its own, overthrowing the Queen(1894) • U.S. annexes Hawaii (1898) • Hawaii would become a state in 1959

  20. Write a Letter… Do you think it was fair the way we just took Hawaii? Write a letter to Hawaii or Hawaii’s Queen Liliuokalani for the way we took over their island. Be sure to include at least 3 reasons that you feel bad or are sorry for what happened. (Think about the video)

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