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Imperialism

Imperialism. American History. imperial. vocabulary. Imperialism. Establishing colonies and building empires for economic gain, prestige and missionary purposes Factories needed raw materials Manufacturers needed new markets Transportation improved to make worldwide markets

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Imperialism

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  1. Imperialism American History

  2. imperial vocabulary

  3. Imperialism • Establishing colonies and building empires for economic gain, prestige and missionary purposes • Factories needed raw materials • Manufacturers needed new markets • Transportation improved to make worldwide markets • Investment opportunities for new wealthy • New war weapons made it easy to conquer • pride

  4. American Imperialism • Western frontier • Alaska – purchased by Sec. Of State Seward in 1867 for $7 million (Seward’s Folly) • Additional needs • Strengthen navy / small but efficient • Refueling or coaling stations

  5. Asia • China • Boxer Rebellion • Open Door Policy – U.S. • Sphere’s of Influence • Japan • Matthew Perry

  6. Hawaiian Annexation • Queen Liliuokalani

  7. http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/database/article_display_printable.cfm?HHID=189http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/database/article_display_printable.cfm?HHID=189

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