British and American Imperialism

Mr. Mizell

Essential QuestionHow did the US and Britain embrace imperialism?

Britain in IndiaIndia is rich in resources: tea, indigo, coffee, and cotton

large population = consumers for British goods

Britain rules it indirectly

A Life ofLeisure

Sepoy RebellionSepoys are Indian soldiers recruited by

the BritishIssue: Sepoys had to bite the tip off of a

cartridge which was dipped in pork fat – against Hinduism

Sepoys refuse and British place several of them in jail

Sepoys lead a rebellion to push British out

Eventually put downEffects: British move to more direct

control, nationalism increases in India

Execution of Sepoys

“The Sun Never Sets on the British Empire”

America’s First Imperial StepsU.S. will use industrialization and imperialism to become a world power

America backs overthrow of HawaiiWants sugar plantations

Buys Alaska from Russia in 18677.2 million dollars

Spanish-American WarCuba wanted freedom from SpainU.S. has business interests in Cuba

Sugar and geopoliticalUSS Maine is a ship in Havana

Harbor which explodesUS thinks it was Spain and declares

warWins war in 1898

Explosion of the USS Maine

Treaty of ParisSigned between the US and Spain

America receives Guam, Puerto Rico, and PhilippinesAmerican troops brutally put down rebellions in the Philippines

US in Latin AmericaTeddy Roosevelt believes US should

be “police power” in Latin AmericaTakes over area of Panama CanalBelieves the US should be in control

of their hemisphere

Uncle Sam: One of the “Boys?”

Uncle Sam: One of the “Boys?”

Copy VocabAssassination – to kill secretively or suddenly, especially a political leader

Armistice – a peace agreement to stop fighting

Alliance – an agreement between countries to cooperative and help one another

Reparations – payment for damages and expenses brought on by war

Militarism – policy of aggressive military preparedness

EQ: How does imperialism exist in the

world today?

2002 – 2012: Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya

Cultural ImperialismImposing/spreading a country’s viewpoint or culture on another country or civilizationMusic, food, religion, clothing, ideas

Democracy, freedomHumanitarian Aid, Human Rights

Cultural Imperialism

Any problems? Do we, the United States, have a right

to get involved in other nations?When?

Why do we get involved?Can imperialism (be it military, cultural,

or humanitarian) ever be good?How do you think other countries view

our nation when we become involved in their affairs?

EQ: Is imperialism good or bad?

Using your notes, activities/readings from class, and the new readings today, answer the EQ in twelve or more sentences.

Talk about both (good and bad)Imperial and Non-Imperial Countries

Give your opinion at the end

Positives Negatives