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Imperialist Vision

Imperialist Vision. Chapter 7 Section 1. Imperialism . Territorial Acquisition For Colonial Use. The Sun Never Set On The British Empire.

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Imperialist Vision

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  1. Imperialist Vision Chapter 7 Section 1

  2. Imperialism Territorial Acquisition For Colonial Use

  3. The Sun Never Set On The British Empire

  4. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the U.S. pursued an aggressive policy of expansionism, extendingits political and economic influence around the globe.

  5. Reasons for Imperialism • Military Strength : Bases, fueling stations, Militarism and World Influence • New Markets: Labor, Land, Resources and Consumers • Cultural Superiority: Political Views, Religion, Civilization to inferior peoples

  6. A Tale of Two Perspectives • Colonizers- The nation that is taking over a land (Imperialist) • Colonized- The indigenous or native people to the land in question

  7. US Goes Non-Continental • Former Secretary of State, William Seward pushed for expansion • 1867 US buys Alaska from Russia for 7.2 Million (2 cents/acre) • “Seward’s Folly” • Land, timber, gold, minerals and oil

  8. US Islands • Hawaii was critical along the trade route to China • US settlers became the dominant wealth earners • Call for Annexation, avoid McKinley Tariff • US builds Pearl Harbor • Queen overthrown by US and Sanford Dole heads gov’t, won’t give up power • President Cleveland recognizes Republic of Hawaii, McKinley annexes it without vote • Becomes 50th State to the US

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