Pan-Pacific Confederacy Analysis

This primary source assists in answering the question, “Was imperialism constructive or deconstructive,” as it gives numerous examples of how the US imperialising Hawai’i was constructive. The examples included the ways the Hawaiians and Hawai’i benefited from being a territory of the US. Since the speech gives a clear western perspective on the US imperialising Hawai’i and clearly shows the audience whether imperialism was constructive or destructive for a western perspective, it is valuable. Therefore, the examples and the clear perspective provided assists in answering the overall question of whether imperialism was constructive or destructive. Regardless of the valuable information sources possess, they all also have limitations. The first limitation of the source is that the speech doesn’t show both sides of imperialism. This is because the speech only demonstrates how imperialism was constructive, and doesn’t state anything about how it may have been destructive. Another limitation is that the speech was written from a western perspective, therefore it was written from the perspective of the people from the country that was

Besides the experience of travel itself, identify one theme or pattern that seems to be repeated throughout the test. Examples (political\ systems, economic development, religion). What significance does this theme or pattern play in shaping the ancient world? Are there any chapters/people/events that contradict your pattern or theme?’

Throughout the course of history it is apparent that racism is present in most societies. During times of war people of a certain race may choose to segregate themselves in order to become the leading power in their society. In his book, War Without Mercy: Race and Power in the Pacific War published in New York by Pantheon books and copyrighted in 1986, John W. Dower presents arguments for both the United States and Japan which constitute similarities in the belief of a superior race as well as illustrates contradictions on how each side viewed the war.

Ever since Jamestown, America has come a long way. In the middle of the nineteenth century American’s were eager to move west. They wanted to see the span of the United States from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific. Jefferson was able to double the size of the United States by negotiating with France, which ended up being known as the Louisiana Purchase. Americans saw empty land waiting to be filled. They thought the open land meant opportunity and potential wealth. By moving west, they could share their unique way of government and the freedom it represented. They believed that America would be a great nation.

When Theodore Roosevelt went to Colombia he asked the government of Colombia if he could build a canal through their land so the US could import items more efficiently. The Colombians said no, but Roosevelt having a plan B went to Panama and encouraged them to break free from Colombian rule. Panama, influenced by the President of the United States at the time did break free and said yes for the US to build a canal through their country. They gained Hawai’i through trapping the Queen of Hawai’i in her palace with local militia while the farm owners slowly sold their land to the US government. By the time the queen was released, it was too late. All of Hawai’i was owned by the US government now. This showed their selfish ambitions because if the US did not get what they wanted through diplomacy then they will resort to cheap tricks. Such as keeping the queen in her palace while the farmers sold all their land, and persuading Panama to separate from

In Ancient Hawai‘i, the islands were ruled by chiefs who had the responsibility of the well being of his people and for managing the island’s resources. The islands were divided into different sections known as the ahupua‘a. There are four sections that makes up an ahupua‘a the first is the mokupuni (island) which is divided into several moku (district) then divided into ahupua‘a (land section) and lastly, divided into an ‘ili (smaller land section). In the ahupua‘a there are three main areas of land which includes uka (upland), kula (plains), and kai (ocean).

After the Civil War, the United States struggled to keep up with other countries in the world. While figuring out how fix the corruption in the American government, the other countries were practicing imperialism. Imperialism is a policy by which strong nations extend their political, military, and economic control over weaker territories. Realizing that we needed to make a change, the United States started working towards the goal of practicing imperialism as well. To do this, our first few targets were Hawaii and Alaska. In 1867, we sought to buy Alaska because they had resources that we wanted, such as lumber and minerals. This was known as Seward’s Folly after the Secretary of State William Seward. In 1898, our desire of Hawaii was fulfilled when they agreed to annexation. However, this was not without struggle. King Kalakaua of Hawaii wanted the white planters to vote, but when he died, his sister, Queen Liliuokalani reversed his decision. She took away the power of whites, which eventually led to her being overthrown with the help of the United States Marines. The Hawaiian people opposed annexation, but when Mckinley became president, Hawaii was declared American territory. Sanford B. Doyle, a white plantation owner who asked for the annexation, became the first governor of Hawaii. This addition into American territory drastically influenced our economy.

Nations formed national identities through, compelling diverse people and regions to accept unified network of laws, administration, time zones, natural markets, and language "Nations and Empires, 1850-1914"(pg.630). The nation-building of nationalism and the acquisition of new territories of the imperialism were parallel to one another. The quest for new land was normal, and it made it easy for the different culture of people and different types of goods to travel around the world. During these times, many people left their homeland in search for better opportunities. The Japanese move to Brazil, Indians to South Africa and to the Carribean, Chinese to California and Italians to New York and Buenos Aires(pg.630). Many nations formed. The United

Kamehameha was the first ruler of Hawai’i as one kingdom. He unified all the Hawaiian Islands even though he wasn’t next in line to be any high chief to rule. He had to fight in wars and battles to conquer each island one by one, and eventually, all. He successfully ruled from 1815-1825. Kamehameha was an effective leader because he was responsible, knew how to help everyone, and take care of the Hawaiian Islands.

Published in 1891 in a Hawaiian Newspaper, “Kamapuaʻa” was used as a form of protest against American occupation/colonization. In other words, “Kamapuaʻa” was anonymously written as an epic with such poetry for the Hawaiian people to stand up for themselves. Such exemplary was well liked and popular among the native Hawaiians in the 1980ʻs for its relatable comedy and poetic kaona sharing about a commonly told ancient moʻolelo with a twist about their daily issues about culture, politics, and religion. Lilikalā Kameʻeleihiwa, Hawaiian historian and director and professor at the University of Hawaiʻi for Hawaiian Studies, translates A Legendary Tradition of Kamapuaʻa, The Hawaiian Pig-God paralleling Kamapuaʻa’s adventures and battles to the

* Union victory also increased trade with Latin America. Mexico freed itself from French rule in 1867, but risked economic manipulation by its larger northern neighbor, the United States.

| The United States and Europe claimed political power over the Polynesian Islands which led to the United States overthrowing the individual monarchies of the islands.

The first colonists to settle in Maine were the French, who established the colony of Acadia in 1604. Their contact with the tribes of the Wabanaki Confederacy (Penobscot, Eastern Abenaki, Micmac, Passamaquoddy, and Maliseet) consisted of interaction via Catholic missionaries. Wars (with and against French and English colonists) over the period of the mid-1680s to the early 1760s, as well as infectious diseases brought by the colonists, accounted for a drastic decline in population among the tribes as a result of colonization. The Wabanaki Confederacy was forcibly disbanded by the English in 1862, though the tribes it comprised of still existed and continued meeting. The Confederacy was not reestablished until

Ever since the first English colonists arrived in Jamestown and Plymouth, the colonists and eventually Americans have always considered expanding west, whether the land was previously inhabited or not: And like most things, many people had different opinions if and how it should be done. Before the 1800s, this issue already had opinions on the best solution. One example of this can be observed by King George III in The Royal Proclamation of 1763, in which he forbade all English settlement past a line in the Appalachian Mountains. Contrarily, Daniel Boone carved out the Wilderness Road and built the settlement of Boonesborough in the late 1700s. These sharp contrasts in ideas led to future debates. From 1800-1855, territorial expansion ignited nationwide debates: The supporters of territorial expansion rallied behind the term “manifest destiny,” while the opposition argued the unconstitutionality of the acquisition of territory, and the future negative consequences expansion may cause.

The Japanese pursuit for an empire in South East Asia helped changed the balance of world power away from Europe, by taking their most lucrative colonies. Soon after the Japanese defeat in World War II, most of the colonies won their independence from their European masters. This essay will be arguing that despite the vast geographical distance and cultural, racial differences, as well as the different time periods involved, Japanese and European intentions were very similar, and that these similarities contributed to the weakening of Imperialism as a doctrine. To do so, this essay will be examining the reasons for the Japanese