lesson 1 expansion into the pacifc

foregin policy

A government policy for dealing with other nations.

isolationism

a policy of remaining apart from the affairs or interests of other groups, especially the political affairs of other countries.

Expansionism

A policy that calls for expanding a nation's boundaries.

why did America want Japan?

Japan was a prime island for trading. we wanted them to open their ports for trade

how did America gain Japanese trust?

President Filmore sent Matthew perry (commodore) with 4 war ships. the Japanese emperor declined and Perry came back with 9 warships, and a letter from Filmore telling them to trade with us.

Treaty of Kanagawa (1854)

opened 2 Japanese ports to American trade. In turn, Japan industrialized.

Seward's Folly (1867)

The purchase of Alaska from Russia (7.2 million) for Asian and pacific trade by then secretary of state William Seward.

Imperialism

A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.

first reason for imperialism

Industrial nations of Europe needed raw materials and new markets

Ethnocentrism (second reason)

the belief that one's ethnicity or race was superior to another

third reason

completion with other nations

expansionists

people who believed that the american economy would collapse if the US did not gain foreign nations.

Great White Fleet

16 American battleships, painted white, sent around the world to display American naval power

why did the US want Hawaii?

ideal year round conditions for agriculture

Sugar Planters

In 1887 they forced the Hawaiian king to accept a new constitution which reduced royal power and increased american influence

Queen Liliuokalani

the Hawaiian queen who was forced out of power by a revolution started by American business interests

Annexing Hawaii

1898

Open Door Policy

A policy proposed by the US in 1899, under which ALL nations would have equal opportunities to trade in China.

Spheres of Influence in China

an area where a foreign nation controlled economic developments such as railroad construction and mining

Boxer Rebellion (1899-1901)

A rebellion in China of traditional Confucian farmers against the Qing dynasty and western incursions into China

Righteous Fists of Harmony

Chinese who were unhappy with the foreign influence in China