US Expansion and Imperialism

Learn about US Expansionism and Imperialism, from Alaska to China!

Click on the link to read Chapter 29 Expansion and Imperialism. Then complete the activities. What were arguments for imperialism in the US? What was Seward's Folly? How did Commodore Perry convince Japan to enter into trade relations with the US? Why did the US want territories in the Pacific in the late 1800s? Who was Queen Liliuokalani? Why did President Cleveland oppose President Harrison's plan to annex Hawaii? What is a sphere of influence? What convinced other nations to agree to an Open Door Policy with China? What is the connection between the vocab words and expansionism and imperialism? After reading Ch. 29 Expansionism and Imperialism, match the vocab term with its connection to the unit topic. Social Darwinism advanced countries like the US should rule over less advanced countries imperialism many Americans thought imperialism would bring wealth and spread their ideals William Seward his purchase of Alaska brought many natural resources to the US Commodore Matthew Perry he made US trade with Japan a reality which strengthened the US MIdway Islands in the late 1800s, the US wanted a presence in the Pacific so they annexed this area Hawaii rich in sugar, these islands were annexed by the US in 1900 Samoa the US annexed these islands in 1899 Open Door Policy the US wanted to establish equal trade access with China in 1899 Boxer Rebellion this secret society killed foreigners in China which caused other countries to agree to let the US trade with China Russo-Japanese War started when Japan ignored the Open Door Policy; gave Japan more power, resulting in tensions with the US