Dbq Imperialism

During the late 1800's and early 1900's, America was working toward becoming an imperialistic nation. With such a change, government policies must evolve in order to adapt to its country's needs. However, there is a point in which new government policies can be detrimental to those involved. While America's government's changing role was certainly necessary in expanding the country, there were numerous instances in which the government became too imperialistically rapacious.

Throughout the history of the United States, America had a desire to expand its boundaries. The United States acquired most of it's land during the nineteenth and early twentieth century with a brief break during the Civil War and Reconstruction. However, the way America went about graining new lands drastically changed from non-aggressive means in the beginning to extremely aggressive means towards the end. This essay will depict the extent to how late nineteenth-century and early twentieth-century United States expansionism was a continuation

With the late 19th century came a great change in the ideas of expansionism in the United States, but also a continuation of its ideals. The idea of imperialism, where the United States would extend its power around the globe, stood in contrast with the original Manifest Destiny ideal of the 1840s and 1850s when America was expanding west from ‘sea to shining sea.’ However, the inherent social and cultural sentiments were still present in the late 19th century expansionism, though the economic and political purposes had changed.

During the 19th century the United States witnessed major changes. America went through its own industrial revolution and the technological advancements in manufacturing created a surplus in manufactured goods. The country was producing more than it could consume. The Industrial Revolution evolved the country from a consumer of manufactured goods to a producer, causing a raising need for raw materials.

Hook Imperialism is when a country takes over another, and that taken-over country becomes a colony. India was originally controlled by the British East India Company, which was a company that they traded with along the coast. When the Mogul empire fell, they swooped in to take over and to take advantage of India’s natural resources. After a while, the British government came in and India became an official colony of Britain. Although the British set up an efficient government, expanded railroads, and educated Indians, their government did not serve the Indians, their policies destroyed the environment, and the small percentage of Indians that were educated were the only ones that lived comfortably, as many others died of multiple famines during

Visions of isolationism and idealism did not last long for the newborn nation. As a new nation, expansion was inevitable, especially with unchartered territories expanding westward as far as the eye could see. It was not long until explorations and new colonies of people moved towards these new frontiers. The Monroe Doctrine was established and Manifest destiny had taken root, it was the destiny of the United States to claim new land as their own and spread American

After the costly Seven Years’ War, occurring from 1754 to 1763, between the British Empire and the French and their Indian allies, the British Parliament needed a way to gain revenue to pay for the war because they were in debt. This costed a lot because the British government needed to pay for the necessities of war, such as an army and a navy. To do this, the British Parliament decided to issue taxes and passed many acts. Acts such as the Stamp Act, Tea Act, and Sugar Act had terms to them, as well as having adverse effects on the colonists living during the mid to late eighteenth century, mainly the years 1754 to 1775.

“Our largest trade henceforth must be with Asia. The Pacific is our ocean and the Pacific is the ocean of the commerce of the future the power that rules the Pacific, therefore, is the power that rules the world. And, with the Philippines, that power is and will forever be the American Republic” (Doc E). The Roosevelt Corollary, the most important departure from past United States expansionism, made the acquisition of such territories not only possible but socially acceptable. Under Teddy Roosevelt, the people of the United States were all for expansion. He had the ability to incite the American public and rally its force behind him. After all, who can stand against the people of the United States of America when they are truly united? Our country had progressed in its departures tracing all the way back to 1885 when, as Thomas Nast depicts, the United States was nowhere to be found in the game of “World Plundering” (Doc A). After the acquisition of a naval power, the United States could withstand the competition involved in economic world dominance. As shown in the cartoon of “American Diplomacy” in 1900, Uncle Sam is standing at the forefront of Chinas “open door” holding the key which represents said American Diplomacy. (Doc G) However, with positives always come negatives. Prejudice against immigrants and no chance of citizenship for our newly acquired lands were a few of the drawbacks of over expansion. There simply was not enough room for all the

Many times throughout history imperialism has been practiced by various major super powers of the world. For example, Western Europe decided they would extend their power after the Industrial Revolution since they became so wealthy from it. They expanded their empires into Africa, India and China. This is known as the New Imperialism. The desire for expansion was motivated by the hope of economic growth and more power. There are five types of Imperialism and many positive and negative views about them.

supplies, protected their interests, and conquered their enemies. Varying opinions exist as to the motives for

On the road to becoming one of the strongest and powerful countries in the world, we knew we needed to do something soon. An era where imperialism was a European act the United States realized it would be important to economic success.

The effects of geography on industrialization and imperialism has affected Great Britain and Japan in many different ways. Some of them are positive and others are negative to the countries.

Imperialism originates from the Latin word "imperium", which means supreme power. But what is imperialism? Imperialism means "a policy of sending a country's power and influence through force." In the late 19th century, European imperialism in Africa was fueled by competition between countries. The driving force behind European imperialism in Africa was national competition because of cultural attitudes, the need to build up and maintain a good reputation, and economic reasons.

As a result, varying views began to emerge regarding imperialism and how to govern the new territories. Some individuals deemed imperialism disdainful and oppressive, while others saw it as the nation’s obligation and beneficial to all involved. Great debate arose, especially surrounding the Philippines, which remained restless under America’s rule. Although Americans appeared to be completely divided over imperialism, most individuals, regardless of their position, considered the effects of imperialism on the Filipino people and the American nation as a whole.

The Munich agreement aka Czechoslovak crisis is the most notoriously known example of the appeasement policy. In 1938, the British government was facing decision to allow surrender of Czechoslovak´s Sudeten to Hitler. Two years early in 1936, Britain had already gone through the situation under similar circumstances, when Hitler firstly had tested Britain´s firm policy. It was obvious that Germany had already shaken off the consequences of the World War One the Great Depression from its shoulders and started expended. Whereas, Britain was militarily limited and was dealing with other threats in the Far East, Germany was gaining strength and rearming.