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Imperialism. Imperialism – controlling another country economically, politically, or militarily. The big four, Great Britain, France, United States, and Spain were still gaining strength, yet some were losing grasp of what they once dominated.
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Imperialism Imperialism – controlling another country economically, politically, or militarily. The big four, Great Britain, France, United States, and Spain were still gaining strength, yet some were losing grasp of what they once dominated. Asia was a hot bed for imperialism. Japan had its own interests and was trying to assert control, while the West was eying China. Industrialization – led to a need for a larger market for American goods, China, Indochina, and Latin America seemed ripe for our products. Our assertions…
Fueling Factors For American Imperialism • Competition – economic growth depended upon expanded markets and foreign investments. • Competition – political and military – particularly a need for a strong navy to protect shipment of goods. • Racism – a belief that those of Anglo-Saxon decent were superior to other races, and our duty to impart our ways upon others.
New Markets • Latin America – Honduras, Colombia, and Nicaragua had resources that American would use immediately, while others also seemed to have investment potential. • Asia – China, Indochina, and outlying islands had large numbers of citizens, who seemed in need of American goods. • Africa – had been under the control of the French, English, and Spanish.
Military Growth U.S. - had always tried to avoid “foreign entanglements” but had noticed the rest of the world’s capabilities and their own lack of ability to compete. Alfred T. Mahan – promoted military expansion, especially the navy. Creator of the Great White Fleet, used to intimidate those who saw it. Created a Standing army to protect America.
Offering Advancement White Man’s Burden – was the prevailing thought of the day, that it was the duty of the Christian to pass his way of life to those around the world, offering civilization to developing nations. Anti-imperialism – was the belief that nothing justified dominating other sovereign countries or the military build up that was required to maintain that control.
One Down • Hawaii – becomes the first of many. Its uses included: exotic location, convenient location, and a people with far less defense than will. The U.S. rushes to adopt it as a state, as its people never have the option offered to them.
CUBA!?! • Close to home, with constant unrest and rebellion from Spanish control. • Large sugar plantations with cheap labor, making for cheap prices. • War for independence, led by Jose´ Marti´, put our relationships to the test. • War was compounded by yellow journalism. Sensational news for a nation of dreamers. • The De Lôme Letter – the insult that brought the American public to life.
The Maine • Parking in the bay, the U.S.S. Maine experienced some difficulty. • Papers quick to lay blame on the Spanish, though without proof. • Last straw with McKinley, war is quickly declared by congress. • What really happened?
Spanish, America, and Cuban War First attack took place in the Philippines. 1. Location 2. Surprise 3. Great potential 4. Easy victory 5. Receptive population NEXT!
Invading Cuba Rusty, rusty, rusty… • Outdated leadership • Outdated equipment • Wrong equipment • Inexperienced troops • Quick victory WHITE FLAG
Treaty of Paris The end to the “splendid little war.” • Cuba gains independence… • U.S. receives Puerto Rico and Guam… • U.S. buys the Philippines… $20 million What a deal!
