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JAPAN
Connection with Japan
Commodore Matthew Perry (and a very young U.S. Navy) established trade relations with Japan in 1854
We need a coaling station in the East
Midway Islands
Using the idea of Manifest Destiny, The
Midway Islands were annexed (joined/added to the USA) in 1867.
ALASKA
Who
United States & Russia Russia owned Alaska (aka “Russian America)
from 1799 - 1867
Who, What, How
Russia in debt from war Sec.of State William H. Seward agreed to
purchase Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million. (that’s only about 2 cents an acre!)
At the time, critics thought Seward was crazy and called the deal "Seward's folly."
Seen as a frozen waist land
Why did the US get involved?
Expand power & gain natural resources! Major discoveries of gold made in AK in the
1880s and 1890s. Brought attention and people to Alaska. Today, petroleum transported across the
state through a pipeline is Alaska's richest mineral resource.
“The Purchase of Alaska”
Questions to think about while reading: What was going on in the US when Alaska was
purchased from Russia? Why was the sale considered a “folly”? When and why did attitudes towards Alaska
change? How were the native people of Alaska treated?
HAWAII
Who
Until the late 1890s, Hawaii is ruled by a monarch.
American Sugar and Pineapple Planters on the island become very wealthy and powerful.
What happened and How did it happen? Queen Liliuokalani is removed from power by
American military force Pressure had been put on the gov’t from
strong businessmen w/ interests in Hawai (including Sanford Dole – the pineapple guy!)
When
Hawaii becomes annexed to the US in1898 Why did the US get involved: America gains
greater access to goods!
Sugar Cane
“The Annexation of Hawaii”
Questions to think about: How were American missionaries treated
when they first arrived in Hawaii? Why did planters want Hawaii to be part of
the US? What was President Cleveland’s stance on
the overthrow of Queen Liliuokalani and the annexation of Hawaii?
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