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| Applied to Darwin's theory to falsely entiltle people. |
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| Was a famous reverend who wrote about the "Anglo Saxon Mission." He believed that the anglo saxon race had a duty to the world to be their brother's keeper and that they had a special relationship with the world's future. He believed that Anglo-Saxons were going to take over the world. |
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| The way onr country deals with another country |
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| The way the goverment deals with what happens within the country. |
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| When one country takes over another country or territory--militarily, politically, economically and/or socially for the purpose of creating a colonial empire. |
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Great Britian
France
Spain
Belgium
Holland |
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| Causes of U.S Imperialism |
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1.) Economic Cause-create foriegn markets, raw materials, to invest huge profits, yellow journalism= sensationalized, human interest, exagerrated views--William Randolph Hearst, Joseph Pulitzer were two big newspaper owners---imperialism SOLD newspapers.
2.)Military Causes-Admiral Alfred T. Mahan-"The influence of Seapower on History"-Navy=greatness..so build a powerful navy, obtain ports, build a canal?? Theodore Roosevelt and Sen. Henry Cabot Lodge=pushed for expansion, Nat'l pride, jingoism, bellocosity. |
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| Religious Causes of Imperialism |
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Rev. Josiah Strong..sermon-"Our Country"
WASPs are COOL.
Social Darwinism- "Anglo Saxons are the best and brightest and therefore should take over the world."
~Moral duty to help "little brown brother" |
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| Educational Causes of Imperialism |
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Frederick Jackson-"Turner thesis"-no more frontier left on continent (1890)
"Unique American Spirit of growth" |
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*The Assasination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand was the spark, not a direct cause.
Imperialism-Surge of imperialism sharpened rivalries in Europe. The sino-japanese war in 1895-in which Japan acquired Korea, Taiwan and other territories added Japan to the list of imperial powers.
Militarism-is agrgressively building up a nations armed forces in preparation for war-military gained more authority.
Nationalism-tendancy for countries to act in their own national interets, second kind-ethinicity v. ehtinicty
Alliances-alliances bound the great powers to eachother's aid in the event of an attack. |
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