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Chapter 17: Section 1. Imperialism. Imperialism. Extending a nation’s empire overseas. “Scramble for Africa”. 1.) Economic Interests 2.) Military Needs 3.) Nationalism 4.) Social Darwinism/Cultural Superiority. Reasons behind imperialistic attitudes. -spread democracy -Christian duty.
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Chapter 17: Section 1 Imperialism
Imperialism Extending a nation’s empire overseas
1.) Economic Interests 2.) Military Needs 3.) Nationalism 4.) Social Darwinism/Cultural Superiority Reasons behind imperialistic attitudes
-spread democracy -Christian duty Other reasons for american imperialism
-Russia recovering from Crimean War -fur, timber, and metals -sea otters scarce b/c of hunting—”Icebox” -Andrew Johnson/William H. Seward -Alaska bought for $7.2 million in 1867 America buys Alaska
-ideal for: -resources -investing -naval bases Hawaii (1898) America’s age of imperialism begins
America Eyes Hawaii 1.) Economic Interests -sugar, pineapple 2.) Naval base -to protect West Coast -place to refuel for trip to Asia 3.) To compete with other imperialistic countries
-Hawaii had a monarchy -King Kalakaua -Sugar industry grows -plantation owners become more wealthy; want more power in politics; wanted Hawaii to adopt democracy -most plantation owners were Americans -Hawaiian League -Bayonet Contsitution hawaii
-U.S. revokes sugar treaty -Plantation owners consider annexation to save their businesses -forced Queen Liliuokalani to relinquish rule -established Republic of Hawaii -negotiations with the U.S. for annexation -President Cleveland refuses Annexation of hawaii
-President McKinley takes over; favors annexation -Hawaii annexed in 1898 -becomes 50th state in 1959 Annexation of hawaii
-sphere of influence- a geographic area where an outside nation exerts special economic or political control -Japan, Russia, France, Germany, and England already had spheres of influence in China -U.S. was too late; feared being shut out of trade -Open Door Policy-John Hay -Boxer Rebellion American influence in asia