Transcript Imperialism and Foreign Policy

Melyssa Collins, Period 1
And
Dakota Knutson, Period 2
Imperialism
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U.S. Policy of expansion beyond its continental
boarders at the end of the 19 th century
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Associated with the 1890’s as “Manifest
Destiny” was associated with the 1840’s
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Also known as the “Second Manifest Destiny”
Foreign Policy
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Influenced by imperialism
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They wanted to expand the Nation over the
world so they began to intervene with foreign
affairs
Reasons for Imperialism
• Closing of the frontier: There was a dwindling amount of natural
recourses and needed a new source, and from an outset, America was
defined by the hope of westward expansion.
• Overproduction: The 1938 depression supports the idea that America was
producing too much , and imperialism lead to new markets, new capital,
and new labor.
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Competition with Europe: Europe was
patronizing Asia and Africa looking for
tempting market and their powers were
competing for markets and resources.
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Social Darwinism: Belief that weaker nations
will naturally be dominated by stronger ones
(Survival of the fittest).
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Jingoism/ Patriotism: The national pride
clamoring for war and the desire to build and
maintain a naval presence and become
recognized as a world power.
Battles and Opportunities
• Cuban revolt: As a result of poor treatment, Cuba destroyed the island in
order to force Spanish to leave.
• Yellow Journalism: During the Cuban revolt, Joseph Pulitzer and William
Hearst took the opportunity to make news paper business.
• Spanish American War: American involvement was to liberate Cuba;
rooted to overthrow Spain and American Sympathies for a revolutionary
cause. Resulted in the U.S. becoming a world power, greater naval power,
and America began to annex islands.
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Sinking of the U.S.S. Maine: Sabotage or
accident? 260 Americans were killed,
resulting in a push for war against Spain.
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Russo-Japanese War: Conflict caused over
Korea and Manchuria.
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The Philippines War: an armed conflict
between the United States and Filipino
revolutionaries. The conflict arose from
the struggle of the First Philippine
Republic to gain independence following
annexation by the United States.
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The Boxer Rebellion: an unsuccessful
rebellion in China in 1900, the
objective of which was to drive out all
foreigners, remove all foreign
influence, and compel Chinese
Christians to give up their religion.
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Open Door Policy: Statement of U.S.
foreign policy toward China; the
statement reaffirmed the principle
that all countries should have equal
access to any Chinese port open to
trade.
Key Supporters
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Henry Cabot Lodge: Believed the U.S.
must compete with Europe
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John Fiske: Believed in Social
Darwinism and that English speakers
would one day dominate and guide the
“uncivilized”.
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Josiah Strong: Believed God wants
Americans to spread Christianity and
civil liberty all over the world.
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Alfred Thayer Mayhan: Believed that
sea power are the great nations of
history, and the navy should be strong
enough to defend trade routes.
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James G. Blaine: Believed that the U.S.
was destined to dominate the
Caribbean and the Pacific.
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Albert J. Beveridge: Believed that
overproduction requires new markets.
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Theodore Roosevelt: He was the
assistant secretary of the Navy,
promoted construction of 2 ocean fleet
and hoped for war and glory.
Results of Imperialism
+ Positive
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Annexation of Hawaii
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Lowered oil, fruit, and copper prices
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The U.S. became a world power
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Modern military
- Negative
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American people lived in denial of the
war and occupation in the Philippines