In what ways were the attitudes of imperialists different from and the same as the attitudes of anti-imperialists?
American imperialism takes the form of economic imperialism.
Annexation (except Hawaii)
M - Militarism
A - Alliances
I - Imperialism / Industrialization
N - Nationalism
Get out of 1930-1940 Great Depression with war
Historical Context
REVIEW - Monroe Doctrine of 1823
The Monroe Doctrine of 1823 was a U.S. foreign policy statement that declared the Americas off-limits for future colonization by European powers. It also stated that any attempt by European nations to interfere in the affairs of the newly independent countries in the Americas would be seen as a threat to the United States. The doctrine aimed to protect the sovereignty and independence of the American nations and establish the United States as the dominant power in the Western Hemisphere.
American wanted to compete with European colonization efforts
Industrialization created need for raw materials and new global markets.
1890 Census revealed the West is “closed.”
Arguments for Expansion
Spread democracy to “uncivilized” parts of the world
Social Darwinism
Access to new markets to sell manufactured goods
Compete with Europeans
Need an outlet for opportunities
Arguments Against Expansion
Respect other country’s sovereignty
Should not engage in aggression to gain access to global trade
Honor the tradition of isolationism
The tradition of isolationism in the imperialist debates in APUSH refers to the belief and policy of avoiding entanglement in foreign affairs and maintaining a focus on domestic issues. It was a prominent viewpoint during the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, particularly about expansionism and involvement in global conflicts. Isolationists argued for non-intervention and prioritizing national interests over international involvement.
However: shared some racial ideologies of the imperialists
Not fit/capable of taking on democratic ideals
Economic Opportunities
Sugar and fruit in Hawaii
Queen Liliuokalani overthrown, attempts at annexation
Search for new consumers and markets in China
Racial Theories
Josiah Strong’s Our Country, paternalistic view based on Social Darwinism
Rudyard Kipling’s “White Man’s Burden”
Competition with European Empires
Latin American countries with debt problems → Roosevelt Corollary on Monroe Doctrine
The Roosevelt Corollary was an addition to the Monroe Doctrine, introduced by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1904. It stated that the United States had the right to intervene in the affairs of Latin American countries to maintain stability and protect its economic interests.
Europe colonizing African continent
Need for better naval power, Alfred Thayer Mana’s The Influence of Sea Power Upon History
Perception of “closed frontier
Turner’s “Frontier Thesis”
Turner's Frontier Thesis was a theory proposed by historian Frederick Jackson Turner in 1893. It argued that the existence of a frontier in American history played a crucial role in shaping the nation's character and democracy. Turner believed that the frontier experience fostered individualism, independence, and a unique American identity. He argued that as the frontier closed, it had profound implications for the future of American society.
Need to expand markets overseas
Self-determination
Elements in founding documents
Racial Theories
Madison Grant’s The Passing of the Great Race argues that the Nordic race would be diluted or extinct
Some anti-imperialists rejected those theories as basis for opposition
Isolationism
George Washington’s Farewell Address
George Washington's Farewell Address was a speech he gave in 1796 at the end of his second term as the first President of the United States. He warned against political factions, foreign alliances, and excessive debt. Washington stressed unity, patriotism, and preserving the Constitution. His address is a significant part of American political history.
Expensive to build up navy, defend conquered territory, possiblity of war
Anti-Imperialist League
Notable members: William Jennings Bryan, Jane Addams, Mark Twain
7.2 - Imperialism Debates
In what ways were the attitudes of imperialists different from and the same as the attitudes of anti-imperialists?
American imperialism takes the form of economic imperialism.
Annexation (except Hawaii)
M - Militarism
A - Alliances
I - Imperialism / Industrialization
N - Nationalism
Get out of 1930-1940 Great Depression with war
Historical Context
REVIEW - Monroe Doctrine of 1823
The Monroe Doctrine of 1823 was a U.S. foreign policy statement that declared the Americas off-limits for future colonization by European powers. It also stated that any attempt by European nations to interfere in the affairs of the newly independent countries in the Americas would be seen as a threat to the United States. The doctrine aimed to protect the sovereignty and independence of the American nations and establish the United States as the dominant power in the Western Hemisphere.
American wanted to compete with European colonization efforts
Industrialization created need for raw materials and new global markets.
1890 Census revealed the West is “closed.”
Arguments for Expansion
Spread democracy to “uncivilized” parts of the world
Social Darwinism
Access to new markets to sell manufactured goods
Compete with Europeans
Need an outlet for opportunities
Arguments Against Expansion
Respect other country’s sovereignty
Should not engage in aggression to gain access to global trade
Honor the tradition of isolationism
The tradition of isolationism in the imperialist debates in APUSH refers to the belief and policy of avoiding entanglement in foreign affairs and maintaining a focus on domestic issues. It was a prominent viewpoint during the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, particularly about expansionism and involvement in global conflicts. Isolationists argued for non-intervention and prioritizing national interests over international involvement.
However: shared some racial ideologies of the imperialists
Not fit/capable of taking on democratic ideals
Economic Opportunities
Sugar and fruit in Hawaii
Queen Liliuokalani overthrown, attempts at annexation
Search for new consumers and markets in China
Racial Theories
Josiah Strong’s Our Country, paternalistic view based on Social Darwinism
Rudyard Kipling’s “White Man’s Burden”
Competition with European Empires
Latin American countries with debt problems → Roosevelt Corollary on Monroe Doctrine
The Roosevelt Corollary was an addition to the Monroe Doctrine, introduced by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1904. It stated that the United States had the right to intervene in the affairs of Latin American countries to maintain stability and protect its economic interests.
Europe colonizing African continent
Need for better naval power, Alfred Thayer Mana’s The Influence of Sea Power Upon History
Perception of “closed frontier
Turner’s “Frontier Thesis”
Turner's Frontier Thesis was a theory proposed by historian Frederick Jackson Turner in 1893. It argued that the existence of a frontier in American history played a crucial role in shaping the nation's character and democracy. Turner believed that the frontier experience fostered individualism, independence, and a unique American identity. He argued that as the frontier closed, it had profound implications for the future of American society.
Need to expand markets overseas
Self-determination
Elements in founding documents
Racial Theories
Madison Grant’s The Passing of the Great Race argues that the Nordic race would be diluted or extinct
Some anti-imperialists rejected those theories as basis for opposition
Isolationism
George Washington’s Farewell Address
George Washington's Farewell Address was a speech he gave in 1796 at the end of his second term as the first President of the United States. He warned against political factions, foreign alliances, and excessive debt. Washington stressed unity, patriotism, and preserving the Constitution. His address is a significant part of American political history.
Expensive to build up navy, defend conquered territory, possiblity of war
Anti-Imperialist League
Notable members: William Jennings Bryan, Jane Addams, Mark Twain