Post–Civil War America & Causes of Imperialism
After the Civil War, the U.S. focused on rebuilding and this major economic change.
What is industrial growth?
Some Americans believed the U.S. had a moral duty to spread Christianity and this system of government.
What is democracy?
European nations were building large overseas empires, causing the U.S. to fear this.
What is being left behind as a world power?
This island rebelled against Spanish rule and gained American sympathy.
What is Cuba?
This territory was valued mainly for its military location and naval base.
What is Guam?
Factories, railroads, and cities expanded rapidly during this time period.
What is the post–Civil War era?
This minister argued that expansion would spread American values and strengthen the nation.
Who is Josiah Strong?
This naval officer argued national greatness depended on sea power.
Who is Alfred Thayer Mahan?
This U.S. ship exploded in Havana Harbor.
What is the USS Maine?
Puerto Rico was governed by the U.S. but lacked these rights.
What is full democratic representation?
The U.S. economy began producing more goods than Americans could consume, creating this problem.
What is overproduction?
These beliefs claimed Western nations were more “civilized.”
What are racial ideas?
Mahan believed the U.S. needed this type of military force.
What is a strong navy?
The U.S. declared war on Spain in this year.
What is 1898?
Filipinos expected independence, but instead the U.S. chose to do this.
What is keep control of the Philippines?
Because of overproduction, business leaders began looking overseas for these.
What are new markets and resources?
Supporters described imperialism as helpful rather than harmful because of these beliefs.
What are cultural and religious beliefs?
Mahan also argued the U.S. needed overseas bases and control of these.
What are trade routes?
The war ended quickly with this result for the United States.
What is U.S. victory?
This conflict occurred between U.S. forces and Filipino fighters from 1899–1902.
What is the Philippine-American War?
Economic pressure from overproduction helped set the foundation for this way of thinking.
What is imperialism?
Together, moral duty, religion, and racial ideas were used to justify this policy.
What is American imperialism?
Mahan’s ideas influenced these groups to support expansion.
Who are politicians and military leaders?
After the war, the U.S. gained Puerto Rico, Guam, and this territory.
What is the Philippines?
This group argued imperialism violated consent of the governed and the Declaration of Independence.
What is the Anti-Imperialist League?