The Imperialist Vision

Becoming a world power

Imperialism

Economic and political domination of a strong nation over weaker ones.

Raw Materials Factories needed materials that other countries make High tariffs reduced trade amongst developed nations

Protectorate Local rule stayed in place, and the large country helped

against rebellions Expansion

European countries were expanding to other parts of the world.

Building Support for Imperialism

Survival of the strongest English speaking countries had superior

character, ideas, and systems of government Anglo-Saxism

Manifest Destiny Expand towards the Pacific Ocean Expand overseas

Feeling of Superiority

Needing to protect foreign interests overseas Willing to go to war with other countries Popular book helped push this idea

Building a Modern Navy

America started to trade with Asian countries Japan believed that trading with Western

Countries would hinder culture America forced Japan to open trade lines The Japanese had not seen steamships and

were impressed with the technology

American Expansion in the Pacific

Good stopping place when traveling to Asia Good climate to grow sugar cane Hard times hit the island and the US took

away the tariff on Hawaiian sugar Hawaiian King gave up some of his power Queen wanted the power back and tried to

regain authority 1896 Hawaiian was annexed

Annexing Hawaii

Latin America traded with European countries Held a conference for the Latin American

countries to come and work with the US Lower tariffs between American countries American nations to work out issues

peacefully Both ideas fell through

Diplomacy in Latin America