U.S. History Imperialism

U.S. Imperialism Watch video to understand the role took during the age of imperialism U.S. Imports and Exports What are two factors that contribute to America's growth in exports? Imperialism Reasons Match the reason for imperialism based on if they are economic reasons, political reasons or cultural reasons 1. Need for cheap labor materials Economic 2. White man’s burden Cultural 3. Strategic military bases Political 4. Christian missionaries Cultural 5. Nationalism Political 6. New trading markets Economic U.S. Imperialism What do you think it means that the U.S. starts out as an infant and then grows to be a large man.What is the political cartoon saying about America in the late 1800s?Is this cartoon in support of imperialism or against imperialism? Anti-Imperialist League We hold that the policy known as imperialism is hostile to liberty and tends toward militarism, an evil from which it has been our glory to be free. We regret that it has become necessary in the land of Washington and Lincoln to reaffirm that all men, of whatever race or color, are entitled to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. We maintain that governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed. We insist that the subjugation of any people is "criminal aggression" and open disloyalty to the distinctive principles of our government What is the speaker point of view about imperialism? (3 Sentences-Answer, Proof, Explain) Alfred Thayer Mahan supported moving the United States into a position of power by - boistering U.S. industrial output strengthening U.S. naval capacity improving relations with U.S. allies increasing funding for the U.S. Air force. What does Alfred T. Mahan want to build up in order to protect America’s interest and security? U.S. Expansion Why do you think 1898 was a turning point in American History?Why does the Eagle have his wings spread?Is artist for imperialism or against imperialism? 1.!What country did these Open Door Notes deal with? England Japan China India