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