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American Imperialism
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Preset: Define foreign policy. What is the general purpose of foreign policy for a
nation? Why is the United States currently involved in Afghanistan and
Iraq?
Why does the United States maintain good relations with Israel and Saudi Arabia?
Define imperialism. Is imperialism an example of foreign policy?
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Imperialism
Creation of global empires through the establishment of colonies Africa, SW Asia, South Asia, SE Asia –
targeted regions by European powersGlobal Empire = sign of Great Power
Created fierce competition among Great Powers to keep and defend and increase size of empire
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Why US Imperialism? Export markets –business interests
Farmers and industries sell surplus goods Relieve unemployment Source of raw materials for industry
Alfred T. Mahan – The Influence of Sea Power upon History US needed strong navy to defend trade lanes US needed naval bases in Caribbean & Pacific, and a
canal to link the Atlantic & Pacific US needed naval bases to act as coaling stations to project
power
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Areas of American Imperialism
Central America Caribbean Philippines Hawaii China
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Hawaii
1875 – protectorate of US – guaranteed Hawaiian independence, trade rights, Pearl Harbor
Sugar and Pineapple plantationsSugar growers wanted US to annex to avoid
tariffs
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US business leaders (Sanford Dole) overthrew Queen Liliuokalani – opposed change to constitution that eliminated property clause for voting
Hawaii annexed in 1898
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Spanish-American War (1898)
Cuba, Puerto Rico, Philippines – colonies of Spanish Empire
US – heavy investment in sugar in Cuba US – wanted stable Cuba to protect
investment, Caribbean, canal US – supported revolutionary movement in
Cuba – Jose Marti (Cuban journalist)
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“Yellow journalism” – American newspapers wrote stories against Spanish government – concentration camps
USS Maine – US battleship exploded in Havana harbor – Spanish gov. blamed
WAR! US defeated Spain
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Results: Cuba – protectorate of US – increased US
investment Guantanamo Bay – Caribbean naval base
Puerto Rico – annexed Guam - annexed Philippines – annexed for $20 million –
became East Asian colonyPhilipino insurrection against US led by Emilio
Aguinaldo - US put down insurrection
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Central America
Panama US supported rebellion in Columbia for
independent Panama (1903) Why?– canal to link Atlantic and Pacific –
trade and navy Panama – republic – protectorate of US
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Roosevelt Corollary (1904)
Gave greater strength to the Monroe Doctrine“Big Stick” Diplomacy
Western Hemisphere = American sphere of influence – off limits to European intervention
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US Empire
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Question:
Review the naval philosophy of Alfred Mahan.
How did the imperialistic actions of the United States reflect the philosophy of Mahan?
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China
1899 – “Open Door Policy” – John Hay (Sec. of State)
China should be open to trade by all countries – no interference in spheres of influence
1900 – US troops helped put down the “Boxer Rebellion”
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1900 – the Boxer Rebellion
Chinese nationalists (“the Boxers”) targeted missionaries and symbols of foreign intervention (RR, businesses)Resented foreign influence and control of
Chinese governmentChing dynasty lost Mandate of Heavan
Multinational force defeated “the Boxers” – protect foreign investment in China
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Chinese govt. assessed a fine of 67.5 million pounds to cover damages to foreign investment
China remained under the control of western nations