Imperialism
Causes of Imperialism If it were necessary to give the briefest possible definition of imperialism, we should have to say that imperialism is the monopoly stage of capitalism. --Vladimir Lenin Global Competition: Desire for military strength ( Admiral Alfred T. Mahan) 9 steel cruisers Pearl Harbor Thirst of new markets belief that free-market competition would lead to the survival of the fittest (Anglo-Saxons): Social Belief in cultural superiority free i.e. Africa, China American Belief: "our manifest destiny to overspread the continent allotted by Providence for the free development of our multiplying millions. -King Kalahaua: Queen Liliuokalani (Sandford B. Dole)
William Seward Who is he? - Lincoln s and A. Jackson s Sec. of State - Founder of the Republican Party (Former Whig party mbr) - Prior PoliCcal Experience - Wounded in the AssassinaCon of Lincoln, - IniCated USA purchase Alaska USA Acquiring New Lands 1867: proposed US pays $7.2 million for AK from Resources: Cmber, mineral, and oil Hawaii: Visited by, McKinley Tariff 1890 AnnexaCon: why? How was Hawaii imperialized?
Spanish- American War AcCvity Turn to page 346 Identify the following in a chart form Events leading up to the War Facts about the War Results of the war Q: Why did José Mar` encourage Cuban rebels to destroy sugar mills and plantacons? Q: When id it appropriate for the US to send soldiers to fight and face death on foreign soil? Did US accons in this war promote or hinder the advancement of ideals of opportunity and democracy? In what ways?
Task: Acquiring New Lands Ruling Puerto Rico ( Munoz Rivera) **Not all wanted independence Military Rule bring you protection, not only to yourselves but to your property, to promote your prosperity, and to bestow upon you the immunities and blessings of the liberal institutions of our government. -US Gen. Nelson A. Miles Civil Gov t US wanted PR to gain future canal to build across Isthmus of Panama 1900: Foraker Act: ended military rule, established Civil Gov t to determine PR leaders. What power did PR have? Elect their lower house legislature only! Insular cases didn t extend to acquired territories, PR granted citizenship in 1917 and reelecting both houses of their legislature.
Philippines- American War Filipinos outraged at Treaty of Paris call for annexacon 1899, Emilio Aguinaldo leads fight for independence against U.S. Agermath U.S. forces Filipinos to live in designated zones in poor condicons white U.S. soldiers see Filipinos as inferior black troops troubled at spreading prejudice 20,000 Filipinos die in fight for independence U.S. president appoints governor who appoints upper house people elect lower house July 4, 1946, Philippines become independent
America! A world power The Russo- Japanese War, the Panama Canal, and the Mexican RevoluCon add to America s military and economic power. Roosevelt does not want Europeans to control world economy, policcs 1904, Japan, Russia dispute control of Korea Roosevelt negocates Treaty of Portsmouth: Japan gets Manchuria, Korea Roosevelt wins Nobel Peace Prize U.S., Japan concnue diplomacc talks pledge to respect each other s possessions
ConCnued Panama Canal U.S. wants canal to cut travel Cme of commercial, military ships U.S. buys French company s route through Panama NegoCates with Colombia to build Panama Canal; talks break down French company agent helps organize Panamanian rebellion U.S. gives military aid U.S., Panama sign treaty; U.S. pays $10 million for Canal Zone
Roosevelt Corollary The Roosevelt Corollary Roosevelt fears European intervencon if LaCn America defaults Reminds Europeans of Monroe Doctrine, demands they stay out Roosevelt Corollary U. S. to use force to protect economic interests Dollar Diplomacy Early 1900s, U.S. exercises police power on several occasions Dollar diplomacy U.S. guarantees foreign loans by U.S. business