Introduction to Imperialism

Introduction to Imperialism What is Imperialism?Empire building and expansionSpreading beliefs and ideals to other placesGaining and/or holding colonies or dependent nations.

What is Foreign Policy?Foreign Policy: A set of goals, principles and practices that guide a nation in its relations with other nations. The relationship between one nation and anotherRemember not all relationships are good

Foreign Policy: Who does what?Secretary of State: advises president or may serve as a representative of the United States.Congress: treaties need Senate approval, provide $$ for the military.

Partner TalkWho are some countries that the United States has a relationship with today? Are the relationships good or bad? Explain your answer.

Foreign Policy: DiplomacyNegotiations with other nations which may lead to agreements or treaties.

Foreign Policy: Financial AssistanceGiving financial assistance (money) to support friendly relations and policies of nations that are similar to yours or that you want to influence.

Foreign Policy: Armed ForcesGiving military supplies or providing troops to allies.Threat of using force

Two Schools of thoughtRealismIdealismRelationship with other nations American foreign policy should be guided by national self interest (national security, increased trade, access to overseas resources (oil, land)

American foreign policy should be used to promote Americas founding ideals (democracy, liberty) all people should have a better world.

Early Foreign PolicyGeorge Washingtons Farewell Address 1796 It is our true policy, to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world.Stay neutralStay out of other countries affairs

George Washington Said The great rule of conduct for us in regard to foreign nationsto have with them as little political connection as possible.

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Monroe Doctrine1817 President James Monroe faced foreign policy challenges.Russia controlled Alaska and began moving into territory that was claimed by both the United States and Great Britain.Revolutions spreading across Latin America as colonies rise up against their Spanish rulersMonroe Doctrine ContinuedMessage to European Countries: STOP colonizing the American ContinentDO NOT interfere in the Western Hemisphere

Manifest DestinyThe belief held by many Americans in the mid 1800s that the United States was destined to spread across the North American continent and beyond. It was obvious to many Americans that God had chosen them to spread civilization Technology/InnovationsChristianityEducationAmerican IdealsAmerican PageantCh. 27 Empire and Expansion, 1890-1909

Pg. 670 The Imperial MenuWhat countries/islands is the United States going to exert their influence according to this cartoon?What can you infer from this cartoon? (Where are these places located in relation to the United States?American PageantCh. 27 Empire and Expansion, 1890-1909

Pg. 673 United States Expansion, 1857-1917What can you infer from this map? Where and how is the United States spreading its empire and ideals?Pg. 682 Uncle Sam and People from His ColoniesWhat does the word paternal mean?How is the United States acting paternal toward its colonies?