THE AGE OF U.S. IMPERIALISM
[Pages:70]THE AGE OF
U.S. IMPERIALISM
? "Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far."
- T. Roosevelt
IMPERIALISM - definitions
? 1. Imperialism = the quest to build up a territorial empire.
? 2. Imperialism = control by powerful nation(s) over a less advanced/less civilized area.
POWERFUL NATION
? USUALLY CHARACTERIZED BY ? Advanced Economy (Industrial) ? Strong Government ? Considerable
Military Strength
The "Less Advanced" Area
? CHARACTERIZED BY ? Primitive economy (pre-industrial) ? Underdeveloped natural resources ? Weak government ? Limited military power
*Imperialism has also been called Colonialism
BACKGROUND - Imperialism
? US. Imperialism ? response to European Imperialism ? 1. Fundamental Cause: Industrial Revolution Industrialized nations desired colonies to provide: ? a) cheap supply of raw materials ? b) a market for the mother country's goods ? c) large profits w/ minimum risk on investment of
SURPLUS CAPITAL
2. Other Causes:
? Used NATIONALIST arguments to gains support for EMPIRE BUILDING.
? a) gain glory & achieve a "place in the Sun" ? b) secure essential military bases & war materials ? c) provide an outlet for surplus population ? d) provide safety - missionaries spread Christianity ? E) bring to the backward areas the "blessings of the
civilized culture" of the West [Europe & USA]
REASONS for U.S. turn to IMPERIALISM
? 1) Industrial Revolution
? 2) Closing of the FRONTIER ? leads investors to look elsewhere for economic opportunity
3. EXAMPLE of other Nations (Imperialist) ? a. British Empire controlled over ? of World's
territory and population
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