Imperialism
What was the first reason of Imperialism?
They needed raw materials for new markets.
How much money did America make in trades?
Over 5 billion dollars
What was a big factor in imperialism
Racism
In 1890 America was the world leader of?
Industry and Agriculture.
In Mahan’s view, the United States could not expand its navy unless?
They controlled naval bases throughout the world.
When did Imperialism start and end?
1870-1914
What year did the value of money start to grow exponentially?
1895
What happened to markets when European countries took over the markets?
Markets closed down.
What did Josiah Strong declare to Americans?
“Divinely Committed”
What year had Congress begun to enlarge and modernize the Navy?
1900
What two countries became imperial powers
United States and Japan
Between what years did the money in trades only grow by 1 billion dollars?
1865-1895
Why did European countries take other markets?
To stop any rival competition.
Why did people who lived on the East Coast have no new land to settle in out west?
A powerful American Navy was ready to Fleet because?
Their still hangs were painted white.
What does Imperialism mean?
The policy of powerful countries seeking to control the economic and political affairs of weaker countries or regions.
What years did money in trades grow by 3 billion dollars?
1896 to 1915,
What does racism mean?
The belief that one race is superior to another.
What did people say the Americans had to do to prevent the economy from crashing?
They thought they needed to get foreign markets.
In what book does Mahan argue that the prosperity of the United States depended on foreign trade?
(The Influence of Sea Power Upon History)
What three countries controlled Africa and most of southern Asia
Britain, Germany, and France
What type of people did Europeans believe they could spread their religion to?
Uncivizled people
Who summed up any arguments for commercial expansion?
Albert Beveridge
What job did Alfred Mahan have?
Alfred Mahan was a supporter of American imperialism.