chapter 22: america as a world power

America as a World Power

Chapter 22

Section 1: The U.S. Gains Territories Overseas

Big Ideas:

1. The U.S. ended its policy of isolation

2. Hawaii became a U.S. territory in 1898

3. The United States sought trade with Japan and China

Key Terms to know:

Imperialism

Isolationism

William H. Seward

Liliuokalani

Spheres of influence

Open Door Policy

Boxer Rebellion

Background

In the mid-1800s, what was the United States focused on?

The Civil War, Reconstruction, and problems ‘at home’

IMPERIALISMDefinition: building an empire by founding colonies or conquering nations

Why did it happen?

- Need for raw materials

- Want new markets for goods

- Source of power and national pride

IsolationismDefinition: avoiding the involvement in the affairs of other countries

Importance:

The U.S.A. had followed this policy until the late 1800s

•Some think its important to keep the economy strong

•Alfred Mahan – we need a strong navy to protect our goods

Seward’s Folly•1867 – Secretary of State, William H. Seward, arranges purchasing of Alaska from Russia

It’s a ‘frozen wasteland’ said naysayers

“But it’s a steal!”• He paid 2₵ an acre• Natural resources abound

fur, timber, minerals and….• GOLD

Seward continues…

The nation “must continue to move on westward”

1867 – annexed the Midway Islands (halfway between Japan and the U.S.)

1899 – splits Samoa with Germany

Pg. 693 in the textbook

Hawaii , a brief & sad history

1800s• Missionaries try to convert them to Christianity

• They open business and raise crops

1840s• Most shops and shipyards owned by Americans

1887

• Hawaiian king forced to sign new constitution (“Bayonet Constitution”)

• More power to planter-controlled legislation

Queen Liliuokalani & Hawaiian Annexation

Becomes queen and proposes a new constitution

Planters revolt150 marines come to support the revolt and end it without battle

Planters form new government, Hawaiian Island in 1898 annexed by U.S.A.

Trade with Japan

Economics draw the U.S. to trade with Japan and China

Commodore Matthew Perry “persuades” Japanese to open trade with the U.S. in 1854. Trade agreement signed in 1858.

Japan’s Rise in Power

Japan was becoming a world power because of land wars (Russia, Korea, China) and modernization.

Foreign Powers in China

China’s weak, so other countries take spheres of influence (areas where foreign national control resources)

U.S.A. claims an Open Door Policy, that all countries have equal trading rights in China

The Boxer Rebellion

“Boxers” – Chinese nationalists unhappy with foreign influence

June 1900 – laid siege to foreigner’s village in the capital city of Beijing.

Killed 200 in the 2 month siege

Foreign military forces (including the Marines) come in and put down the rebellion

Pay $333 million dollars in damages to foreign governments

Spanish-American War

1. 1898, U.S.A. goes to war with Spain

2. The U.S. gains control of territories in the Caribbean and Pacific

Key Terms/Big Ideas Check InOne person will have one minute to tell their partner (who is silent!) everything they know about the term

1. yellow journalism & “Remember the Maine”

2. Teller Amendment

3. Emilio Aguinaldo – Phillipines

4. Anti-Imperialist League

5. Platt Amendment - Cuba

Open your books to Section 2 (pgs. 697-702) and skim the section. Pay special attention to the key terms.

Looking Aheadday: Review/Notes Day

day: Chapter 22 Test

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