AH Ch 17-1 The Lure of Imperialism美国历史.pptx

CHAPTER 17 ENTERING THE WORLD STAGE CH. 17-1 THE LURE OF IMPERIALISM AMERICAN HISTORY IMPERIALIST ACTIVITY IMPERIALISM—the extension of a nation’s power over other lands Imperialistic thoughts—Great Britain, France, Belgium, Germany, and Japan ECONOMIC INTERESTS Industrialized countries were looking at other nations for new customers Africa, Asia, Latin America MILITARY NEEDS Industrialized nations created strong navies to defend their shores and protect trading interests Navies needed bases where ships could refuel and make repairs Nations needed strategic locations IDEOLOGY Two popular ideologies for imperialism: 1) a strong sense of NATIONALISM (love of one’s country) 2) feeling of cultural superiority Social Darwinists believed that when nations competed only the strongest survived THE SCRAMBLE FOR TERRITORY Late 1800s—European imperialist powers had taken control of vast territories in Africa and Asia The British Empire rules about 25% of the world’s land and population Mid 1800s—Americans believed it was their manifest destiny to expand to the Pacific Ocean. Now people thought the USA should expand beyond that TAKING CONTROL OF HAWAII Hawaii was an ideal spot for coaling stations and naval bases for ships going to and from Asia EARLY CONTACT 1778—British explorer, Captain James Cook visited Hawaii After Cook’s visit, Hawaii’s Chief Kamehameha united the 8 major islands under his leadership He created a monarchy and began a profitable trade in sandalwood 1820s—US ships began arriving in Hawaii frequently, bringing traders and missionaries Missionaries came to convert natives to Christianity Missionaries and their families settled down and began raising crops (sugarcane) Foreigners also brought diseases that the Hawaiians were not immune to. Population declined—300,000 (1770s) to 40,000 (1893) SUGAR INTERESTS GAIN POWER Americans had a sweet tooth Sugar planters became very rich Planters needed workers Few native Hawaiians left, so people brought in from China,