The Nation increases its power

The Nation increases its powerAmerica Becomes a World PowerThe Nation Increases Its PowerAmerica increases its power in the Pacific1900 Hawaiian Islands made an American territoryFirst example of American imperialismHawaiians become American citizensIncreased trading between the U.S., Hawaii, and the Phillippines (far east)America begins to focus on ChinaEuropean countries and Japan set up their own governments and courts in ChinaAmerican merchants fear trade will fall under the control of a few countriesThe Nation Rises to Power (cont.)In 1899 John Hay (Secretary of State) offers a new trading policy for ChinaOpen Door PolicyHe convinces all foreign countries trading in China to allow free and open trade for all countries

What was the Boxer Rebellion?Chinese were angry that parts of their country had been given to foreignersThey formed political clubs and held secret meetingsClubs became known as the Boxers due to the physical exercises they didBoxers rebelled in the spring of 1900Europeans and Japanese sent troops to stop the uprisingsThe U.S. sent troops to protect its interestsWhat was the Boxer Rebellion (cont.)The Boxer revolt threatened to destroy the Open Door PolicyThe rebellion didnt last longEuropean countries quickly gained back controlCountries imposed fines on China for damage done during the rebellion to their property and goods

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