APUSH American Imperialism 20

Mahan

influenced McKInley to advocate expansion to make US first in international commerce and implement humanitarian and democratic goals ✦✦Spanish American War.

Lynchings

were public spectacles for white families ✦✦Ida B.

Taft 1901

headed commission to establish rule in Philippines.

Financial panic

spread across Atlantic, and British investors sold off American stocks for funds.

1890

________ directed Treasury to increase amount of currency coined from silver, and paper currency backed by silver.

Wilmington Massacre

forced out black appointees to minor political positions.

gov ownership

railroads, banks, telegraph lines; prohibition of large land holding companies; graduated income tax; 8 hour workday; restriction of immigration.

McKinley Tariff

1890 increased tax rate on imported goods.

US wanted access to Asia (machines making so much stuff

need bigger market) local, state and national governments

Public administration grew on all levels

municipal, county, state

Very partisan politics

more people voting

Reduce influence of federal gov

slash expenditures, repeal legislation, protect states rights (majority in House)

Very partisan politics

more people voting spoils of office

Want

gov ownership of railroads, banks, telegraph lines; prohibition of large land holding companies; graduated income tax; 8 hour workday; restriction of immigration

Soft

increase in money supply, would loosen credit

Wilmington Massacre

forced out black appointees to minor political positions

Launched international movement against lynching

lectures ✦Worlds Columbian Exposition/Fair

Linked economic and spiritual expansion

imperialism of righteousness