Imperialism at the turn of the th Century

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What is an Empire? • Darth Vader had an Empire… • …Technically the Emperor controlled the Galactic Empire

Definition • Empire- is a term referring to the political, economic, military and cultural influence of a single country over others.

Question of the Day • Why would a country want to have an empire? • Work with a partner and create a mind map with some ideas.

Justification of Empires • Economic – Trade- Access to distant markets – Natural Resources • Minerals- Gold, Silver, Copper • Agriculture- Sugar, Spices, Coffee, Tobacco • Political and Military – Military outposts • Racism – Enlightening the native population

Who had empires in the 1900’s

Manifest Destiny • How does Manifest Destiny play a role in Imperialism? – Right of the people to move West and conquer new lands. – Move West… now move North, South, and West

Monroe Doctrine • United States policy that was introduced on December 2, 1823. • Efforts by European countries to colonize land or interfere with states in the Americas would be viewed as acts of aggression requiring US intervention. • The Monroe Doctrine asserted that the Western Hemisphere was not to be further colonized by European countries.

Interpreting cartoons Which Imperial Justification is being applied?

Which Imperial Justification is being applied?

Which Imperial Justification is being applied?

America as a World Power

Roosevelt the Peacemaker • 1904 Japan and Russia go to war over Korea and Manchuria. • 1905 Japan runs out of supplies and men. • Roosevelt brokers a treaty between the two, wins Nobel Prize.

Roosevelt the Fighter • Rough Riders – Fights in the Spanish American War – Hero of San Juan Hill • Roosevelt Corollary – Builds on the Monroe Doctrine from 1823 – Adds “International Police Powers” to the doctrine • Dollar Diplomacy – Using money to influence situations – Ex. Nicaragua

Big Stick Diplomacy

Roosevelt & Panama Canal • America organizes and Rebellion in Panama. • 12 American War Ships wait as panama declares independence from Columbia. • 15 Days later treaty was signed • America leased the land for $10 Mil. & $250 k/year

Acquiring New Lands What do we do with these territories?

Treaty of Paris • • • Ended the Spanish American War. 1898 Puerto Rico Cuba Philippines

Puerto Rico • Military Rule • Return to Civil Government – Protect the future Panama Canal – 1900, Foraker Act • Ended Military occupation • President Appoints Governor and Upper House • Puerto Ricans Elect Lower House – 1917 Granted Citizenship to the People

Cuba • Military Occupation remains • Helped the People – Food – Clothing – Farming • 1900 Platt Amendment

Philippines • 1899 Annexation of the Philippines – 3 year Rebellion – 20, 000 Filipinos Died – 4, 000 Americans Died – $400, 000 • Similar Government as PR • Independent July 4, 1946

China • Opium Wars 1840’s and 50’s • Sphere’s of Influence

“Open Door Notes”

“Boxer Rebellion” 1900