Imperalism

Isolationism

Definition: avoiding involvement in world affairs

Imperialism

domination by one country of the political, economic, or cultural life of another country or region

Cultural Superiority

Definition: the belief that one cultural beliefs are superior than all others

Impact: causes conflict in war

manifest destiny

1800s belief that Americans had the right to spread across the continent.

annex

Join or merge territory into an existing political unit such as a country or state

Pearl Harbor

U.S. Naval base, Hawaii's best port, became a refueling station for American ships

Queen Liliuokalani

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

Sanford B. Dole

1894 wealthy, plantation owner and politician who was named President of New Republic of Hawaii. He asked US to annex Hawaii.

Spanish American War (1898)

Definition: Cubans (US Supported) versus Spain

Impact: US got involved in the war

USS Maine

Definition: a battle ship that explodes off the coast of Cuba in Havana Harbor

Impact: helps contribute to the start of the Spanish-American War

Rough Riders

Volunteer regiment of US Cavalry led by Teddy Roosevelt during the Spanish American War

Yellow Journalism

Definition: over exgeration of an event published in newspapers

Impact: exagerated the events of the USS Maine blowing up

Impacts of Imperialism

Pro:

resulted in economic growth in trade

provided infrastructure

Cons:

created new political and economic problems

hurt/repression of native countries peoples