Motivations for
Imperialism
Imperialism
This motivation was caused by foreign nations having natural resources the US wanted
Economic Interest
This is the definition of imperialism
A governmental policy of extending power through diplomacy or military force
This was the original purpose for building a canal in the Central American region
To connect the Atlantic and Pacific oceans for merchant ships
These siblings were the last remaining rulers of the Hawai'ian monarchy
Queen Liliuokalani and King Kalakaua
These were the protestors who fought against western influence in China
The Boxers
This motivation is the idea of asserting American influence in foreign nations as a source of national pride
Nationalism
These are the two types of powers used to commit imperialism
Hard power, soft power
This was the US President who oversaw the construction of the Panama Canal
Theodore Roosevelt
This was the motivation for the US to get involved in Hawai'i
Economic and Geopolitical/Military
This is the US Secretary of State who proposed the allowance of all European powers to have economic ties to China
John Hay
This motivation is the belief that it was America's destiny to expand its values to other nations
Ideology/Manifest Destiny
These are examples of hard power imperialism
Military force or economic power
This vocab word refers to a nation having full autonomy over its land and policies
Sovereignty
This American company was the first to get involved in Hawai'i, still having plantations there to this day
Dole/Hawaiian Pineapple Company
This was the type of motivations that promoted US involvement in China
Economic and Geopolitical
This motivation was to control certain territories considered strategically important to protect American interests
These are examples of soft power imperialism
Diplomatic negotiations and cultural diffusion
This is the type of motivation the US had to gain control of the Panama Canal
Economic
This president attempted to restore Queen Liliuokalani back on the throne after failing to annex Hawai'i in 1893
President Grover Cleveland
This was the main fear of the Boxers during the late 19th century via western powers
Colonization of China
This motivation was caused by the development of a powerful US Navy, coupled with the desire to acquire overseas territories
Political/Military Factors
This is the sociocultural theory that promoted strong nations being obligated to exert influence over weaker nations
Social Darwinism
These were the treaties that gave Panamanians full autonomy over the Panama Canal
The Torrijos-Carter Treaties
This was the name of the military base that the US established in Hawai'i as a way to maintain control of the Pacific Ocean
Pearl Harbor
These people were also targeted by the Boxers as being traitors to the Chinese people
Chinese Christians