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
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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. •  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 Agermath •  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