American Imperialism example #2230

The practice by which powerful nations seek to extend and maintain control over weaker nations.

It creates a troubling global view of America. It can cause tension that may lead to war. It shows disrespect to other countries. It is morally wrong to control another country so that its people suffer.

The belief that holds that " It is God's will that America expand from seas to seas and pole to pole. This is wrong because God loves us all equally and doesn't favor America over anyone else.

1) We have too much stuff (goods) in this country 2) We need certain raw materials 3) We want to build an American empire 4) We try to christianize and civilize

Americans are still focused on being the best and taking over other countries.

unilateralism = The tendency of nations to conduct foreign affairs individually. Multilateralism = Conduct foreign affairs by working with other countries.

1) Colonial exploitation - imperialist power occupies and exerts military power over a weaker nation. 2) Political exploitation - imperialists power can intimidate and control the internal affairs of a nation through threat of military force or forceful diplomacy. 3) Economic exploitation - imperialist power makes use of the sources of raw materials and cheap labor of other countries, shaping those economies and leaving people in poverty. 4) Social culture exploitation - the cultural values of a stronger nation overwhelm those of a weaker nation.

* If you want to know what Americans are like look at the frontier. * Gun slinging * Transportation (mobile) * Materialistic * Inventive

In imperialism and westward expansion they are both trying to expand the nation.

The weaker countries should be taken over so the stronger countries can control them.

There was a border dispute concerning land between Rio Grande and Nueces river. They realized that if they lost the border they would lose California next.

Mexico was forced to sign a treaty (Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo) that made the Rio Grande the southern border of Texas and ceded New Mexico and California to the U.S. (two fifths of Mexico's land mass)

They were interested in the strategic advantages of having a naval base in Hawaii.

Monroe Doctrine = European nations must not meddle in the western hemisphere. Hawaii was an extension of this doctrine because Hawaii was not allowed to be taken over by any forieng power but in return they were allowed to ship products to America duty free.

Missionaries!

Queen Liliuokalani tried to take away American businessmen's position and property. She didn't like the fact that the white elite were given voting rights and power when they were outnumbered by native Hawaiians. The queen did not want Hawaii annexed.

The Americans (with the help of Stevens - U.S. minister to Hawaii) started a protest that forced the Queen to yield her authority otherwise she would have started a war against the U.S. This was military imperialism.

Cleveland hesitated to take over Hawaii because he felt that the Queen had been wronged and he didn't know if Hawaiians favored annexation. The queen wasn't restored to her throne because she threatened to have the white American protestors killed.

They wanted it during their war with Spain, President favored annexation, and the island could have fallen into the hands of hostile foreign powers.

The United States couldn't easily transport it's ships from one side of the country to another. The military and farmers were the most likely to benefit.

There were too many deaths and diseases. The rainy season came. There were also high temperatures and many explosions.

Columbia

Advantages = It would reduce digging and it was flatter with large bodies of water. Disadvantages = Volcanoes

Political - because we were threatening. U.S. sent military ships off the shore of Columbia to show that we supported their independence.

It looks like a natural part of the landscape. It uses natural resources for the locks.

because Spain had slaves and was abusing them.

They freed the slaves. We suddenly cared about Cuba because we could make money by investing in sugar cane.

Cuban Exiles - go back to Cuba American Businessmen - more money Protestant Clery - Catholic Spain was forcing its religion on Cubans The media - sells newspapers Expansionists - interest in obtaining Spanish holdings (like the philippines).

The type of reporting that relies on sensationalism and lurid exaggeration to attract readers.

Spanish minister that wrote a letter criticizing the President.

An explosion occurred on the new U.S. battleship in Havana harbor in 1898. Two officers and 258 crew were killed. Roosevelt blamed Spain.

A disease. The biggest killer of Americans during the war.

The Rough Riders were mostly made of native Americans, college athletes, cowboys, and ranchers. They are mostly famous for their charge up San Juan Hill. The Tenth Negro Cavalry deserved much of the credit for the victory.

No intention of taking over Cuba/ We are controlling Cuba.

Philippines We told everyone we were fighting for Cuba what it was really about was imperialism.

Bad food and disease

It was a "gateway" to China. It was colonial imperialism.

We tortured people and burned villages (we were cruel).