Imperialism
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- The domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised, a group of countries under a single authority; "the British empire", a monarchy with an emperor as head of state, conglomerate: a group of diverse companies under common ownership and run as a single organization.
- Define "Empire"
- Japan in 1853, Alaska in 1867, and Midway Island in 1867
- What are the beginnings of overseas expansion
- The Secretary of State; William Seward sees need in stepping stones in the pacific for Military and commercial purposes. After a night of drinking, Seward buys Alaska for about seven million dollars (two cents per acre). The buy was said to be foolish.
- What was the chain of events that led to the purchase of Alaska?
- Wolrussia, Polar Bear Garden, and Seward's Folly
- What were some names given to Alaska?
- A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy ( practice of conducting negotiations between representatives of groups or states) and Military force. When a powerful country seeks to control the economics or political affairs of a weaker country. The practice of forming and empire.
- What is Imperialism?
- Refueling station during WWII, A naval base from 1941-1993, now a wild life refugee.
- Midway Island
- The bombing of Pearl Harbor by the Japanese on December Seventh, Nineteen Forty One
- What event was caused by the forced trade with Japan?
- Dollars: Find new market for products. Defense: Secure military outposts. Duty: Spread culture, customs, and civilization. Destiny: Claim land you are "Meant" to rule. Dollars: Find new markets for products.
- The Five D's of Imperialism
- Timber, Coal, Copper, Gold, and Oil
- What were some natural resources found in Alaska?
- The United States Sent Commodore Matthew Perry with warships and a letter asking the Japanese to allow trade with the U.S. The Japanese declined, soon after Perry returned with more warships, and a box wrapped in silk with a letter inside, Japan agreed to start trade.
- What was the chain of events that led to trade with Japan?