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The Era of American Imperialism: Economic, Political, and Cultural Motivations

This chapter explores the dynamics of American imperialism during the late 19th century, particularly focusing on the acquisition of Hawaii and Alaska. It analyzes the economic, military, and nationalistic motives behind the U.S. expansion overseas, highlighting the influence of Social Darwinism and cultural superiority. The chapter also discusses the importance of resources and strategic naval bases in shaping U.S. foreign policy, alongside key events like the Bayonet Constitution and the Open Door Policy, reflecting America's role in global imperialism.

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The Era of American Imperialism: Economic, Political, and Cultural Motivations

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  1. Chapter 17: Section 1 Imperialism

  2. Imperialism Extending a nation’s empire overseas

  3. “Scramble for Africa”

  4. 1.) Economic Interests 2.) Military Needs 3.) Nationalism 4.) Social Darwinism/Cultural Superiority Reasons behind imperialistic attitudes

  5. -spread democracy -Christian duty Other reasons for american imperialism

  6. -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

  7. -ideal for: -resources -investing -naval bases Hawaii (1898) America’s age of imperialism begins

  8. 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

  9. -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

  10. -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

  11. -President McKinley takes over; favors annexation -Hawaii annexed in 1898 -becomes 50th state in 1959 Annexation of hawaii

  12. -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

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