7:1 ● age of “new imperialism” ● europe exerts influence over other nations (especially...
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7:1● Age of “New Imperialism”
● Europe exerts influence over other nations (especially Africa and Asia)
● Imperialism: political and economic dominance of a strong country over a weaker country
7:1● Protectorate
● Local leaders keep control● Protected from rebellions and invasions by an
imperial power
● Anglo-Saxonism● John Fiske● English-speaking nations had superior character,
ideas, and systems of government
7:1● U.S. Builds a Strong Navy
● Needed to acquire bases overseas● Keep foreign markets open● Admiral Alfred T. Mahan
– “The Influence of Sea Power Upon History”
7:1● Mathew C. Perry
● Naval commander● Took four warships to Japan● Treaty of Kanagawa
– Japanese ports open to the U.S.– Peace treaty between the two countries
7:1● U.S. Takes Hawaii
● Sugar planters wanted to become part of the U.S.● Overthrow Queen Liliuokalani● President Cleveland did not support imperialism● Hawaii becomes a state after Cleveland left office