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Imperialism. U.S. History. Definition of Imperialism. Imperialism occurs when a strong nation takes over a weaker nation or region and dominates its economic, political, and/or cultural life.. Age of Imperialism. The Age of Imperialism was roughly the mid-1800s to early-1900s - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
ImperialismU.S. History
Definition of Imperialism Imperialism
occurs when a strong nation takes over a weaker nation or region and dominates its economic, political, and/or cultural life.
Age of ImperialismThe Age of
Imperialism was roughly the mid-1800s to early-1900s
European nations sought to gain new colonies and the United States eventually followed.
Imperialists used ideas of racial, national and cultural superiority to justify their actions
Causes of ImperialismEconomic Motives
The Industrial Revolution created a demand for raw materials and new markets
Nationalism Extreme pride in one’s country, nations wanted
to demonstrate their power to the rest of the world
Causes of ImperialismBalance of Power
Nations needed to acquire colonies in order to compete with their neighbors
White Man’s Burden European sense of
superiority made them feel obligated to “civilize the heathen savages” they encountered.
Imperialism in AmericaAmerica was
“discovered” by Europeans who were practicing an early form of imperialism.
Expansionism In the early 19th century,
Americans began to expand west.
Much of the land west of the Mississippi River was either undeveloped or under Spanish control.
Imperialism in AmericaManifest Destiny
Term used to describe United States expansion west.
During the 19th century the term “manifest destiny” was used to justify the annexation of Texas, Oregon, New Mexico and California.
American EmpireMonroe Doctrine
Policy stating that European nations may not seek colonies in the western hemisphere.
Latin America resented the “big brother” behavior of the United States.
American EmpireDuring the Age of
Imperialism, the U.S. sought control of territories in the Pacific and Latin America.
American Imperialism Today
Today some feel the U.S. foreign policy is based upon imperialistic ideas
Today the United States has military bases in 36 different countries
The U.S. has also sought to control weaker nations economically. Making weak
nations dependent on the U.S.