Open Door Policy
... an end to the war •Cuba became a U.S. protectorate (an independent country under control of another country) •Puerto Rico and Guam became territories of the U.S. •Spain also surrendered the Philippines to the U.S. for $20 million •In 1901, the U.S. granted Cuba independence but only if their new con ...
... an end to the war •Cuba became a U.S. protectorate (an independent country under control of another country) •Puerto Rico and Guam became territories of the U.S. •Spain also surrendered the Philippines to the U.S. for $20 million •In 1901, the U.S. granted Cuba independence but only if their new con ...
NOTES-Chapter 17 Section 2: The Spanish American War Main Idea
... o United States was too late to claim its own sphere of influence. ____________________________________________ was suggested by Secretary of State John Hay to give all nations equal trading rights in China. Some Chinese did not like the Western nations influence in China and formed a rebel grou ...
... o United States was too late to claim its own sphere of influence. ____________________________________________ was suggested by Secretary of State John Hay to give all nations equal trading rights in China. Some Chinese did not like the Western nations influence in China and formed a rebel grou ...
America Become a World Power 2015
... constitution? In 1900 the newly formed Cuban government wrote a constitution for an independent Cuba. The constitution, however, did not specify the relationship between Cuba and the United States. Consequently, in 1901, the United States insisted that Cuba add to its constitution several provisions ...
... constitution? In 1900 the newly formed Cuban government wrote a constitution for an independent Cuba. The constitution, however, did not specify the relationship between Cuba and the United States. Consequently, in 1901, the United States insisted that Cuba add to its constitution several provisions ...
imperialism notes
... Overview: Unlike previous “Manifest Destiny” where U.S. expansion was in North America, the new “Manifest Destiny” extended to heavily-populated islands, far from the U.S., and viewed for the purpose becoming colonies, not territories or states. New imperial influence of U.S. (1898-1917): ►Spanish A ...
... Overview: Unlike previous “Manifest Destiny” where U.S. expansion was in North America, the new “Manifest Destiny” extended to heavily-populated islands, far from the U.S., and viewed for the purpose becoming colonies, not territories or states. New imperial influence of U.S. (1898-1917): ►Spanish A ...
The Spanish-American War
... Feb 15, 1898 - USS Maine battleship blew up in Havana (Cuba) Harbor Americans blamed Spanish Newspapers called for war in retaliation Pressure from the American Public = Pro-war. April 11, 1898 McKinley’s War Message to Congress The United States supported their cause, and after the Maine exploded, ...
... Feb 15, 1898 - USS Maine battleship blew up in Havana (Cuba) Harbor Americans blamed Spanish Newspapers called for war in retaliation Pressure from the American Public = Pro-war. April 11, 1898 McKinley’s War Message to Congress The United States supported their cause, and after the Maine exploded, ...
APUS History Notes Chapter 29: “The Path of Empire” ~ 1890 – 1899
... America couldn’t honorably give it back to Spain after decades of misrule, but the U.S. couldn’t just take it like an imperialistic nation. • Finally, McKinley decided to keep the Philippines, even though they had been taken one day after the end of the war, but he did so because of popular public o ...
... America couldn’t honorably give it back to Spain after decades of misrule, but the U.S. couldn’t just take it like an imperialistic nation. • Finally, McKinley decided to keep the Philippines, even though they had been taken one day after the end of the war, but he did so because of popular public o ...
THE ROOTS OF IMPERIALISM notes complete
... • In 1891, Queen Liliuokalani resented the increasing power of the white businessmen. She abolished the constitution that gave them voting power. • “Hawaii for Hawaiians” Revolution • Hawaiian League. In 1893 they took control of government buildings on the island. U.S. marines were ordered to come ...
... • In 1891, Queen Liliuokalani resented the increasing power of the white businessmen. She abolished the constitution that gave them voting power. • “Hawaii for Hawaiians” Revolution • Hawaiian League. In 1893 they took control of government buildings on the island. U.S. marines were ordered to come ...
The US as a World Power
... constitution, commanding Cuba to stay out of debt and giving the US the right to intervene in the country and the right to buy or lease Cuban land for naval an fueling stations. How did US win: Philippines: Emilio Aguinaldo led Filipino rebels trying to get freedom for the Philippines Battle of ...
... constitution, commanding Cuba to stay out of debt and giving the US the right to intervene in the country and the right to buy or lease Cuban land for naval an fueling stations. How did US win: Philippines: Emilio Aguinaldo led Filipino rebels trying to get freedom for the Philippines Battle of ...
The United States needed to secure new markets in other countries
... island, and would give the U.S. the right to intervene in Cuban affairs whenever necessary. • The Platt Amendment remained in force until 1934. ...
... island, and would give the U.S. the right to intervene in Cuban affairs whenever necessary. • The Platt Amendment remained in force until 1934. ...
America Claim*s an Empire
... The Presidential Policies • Taft’s “Dollar Diplomacy”: Encouraged American businesses to invest in foreign regions • Wilson’s “Moral Diplomacy”(AKA “Missionary Diplomacy”): maintained that U.S. should champion the spread of Democracy around the globe emphasizing American ideals such as selfdetermin ...
... The Presidential Policies • Taft’s “Dollar Diplomacy”: Encouraged American businesses to invest in foreign regions • Wilson’s “Moral Diplomacy”(AKA “Missionary Diplomacy”): maintained that U.S. should champion the spread of Democracy around the globe emphasizing American ideals such as selfdetermin ...
World Power Review - Trimble County Schools
... c. A belief in the cultural superiority of the Anglo – Saxon cultural 34. De Lome Letter – included criticisms of President McKinley during the Spanish American War 35. General Valeriano Weyler – “the butcher”, this Spanish general forced Cubans to relocate to concentration camps, where thousands of ...
... c. A belief in the cultural superiority of the Anglo – Saxon cultural 34. De Lome Letter – included criticisms of President McKinley during the Spanish American War 35. General Valeriano Weyler – “the butcher”, this Spanish general forced Cubans to relocate to concentration camps, where thousands of ...
The United States on the Brink of Change
... McKinley’s Great Luck • Discovery of gold in Alaska (1897) – Increased money supply which resulted in increased inflation (just what the silverites wanted) – McKinley made gold official money standard (as ...
... McKinley’s Great Luck • Discovery of gold in Alaska (1897) – Increased money supply which resulted in increased inflation (just what the silverites wanted) – McKinley made gold official money standard (as ...
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... an end to the war •Cuba became a U.S. protectorate (an independent country under control of another country) •Puerto Rico and Guam became territories of the U.S. •Spain also surrendered the Philippines to the U.S. for $20 million •In 1901, the U.S. granted Cuba independence but only if their new con ...
... an end to the war •Cuba became a U.S. protectorate (an independent country under control of another country) •Puerto Rico and Guam became territories of the U.S. •Spain also surrendered the Philippines to the U.S. for $20 million •In 1901, the U.S. granted Cuba independence but only if their new con ...
American Imperialism II
... an end to the war •Cuba became a U.S. protectorate (an independent country under control of another country) •Puerto Rico and Guam became territories of the U.S. •Spain also surrendered the Philippines to the U.S. for $20 million •In 1901, the U.S. granted Cuba independence but only if their new con ...
... an end to the war •Cuba became a U.S. protectorate (an independent country under control of another country) •Puerto Rico and Guam became territories of the U.S. •Spain also surrendered the Philippines to the U.S. for $20 million •In 1901, the U.S. granted Cuba independence but only if their new con ...
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... an end to the war •Cuba became a U.S. protectorate (an independent country under control of another country) •Puerto Rico and Guam became territories of the U.S. •Spain also surrendered the Philippines to the U.S. for $20 million •In 1901, the U.S. granted Cuba independence but only if their new con ...
... an end to the war •Cuba became a U.S. protectorate (an independent country under control of another country) •Puerto Rico and Guam became territories of the U.S. •Spain also surrendered the Philippines to the U.S. for $20 million •In 1901, the U.S. granted Cuba independence but only if their new con ...
Chapter 10 America Claims an Empire IMPERIALISM
... Puerto Rico -American territory as a result of the Spanish–American War. American forces landed in Puerto Rico in July 1898. The commanding officer declared that the Americans were there to protect the Puerto Ricans. Many Puerto Ricans began to resent the military government. In 1900, Congress passe ...
... Puerto Rico -American territory as a result of the Spanish–American War. American forces landed in Puerto Rico in July 1898. The commanding officer declared that the Americans were there to protect the Puerto Ricans. Many Puerto Ricans began to resent the military government. In 1900, Congress passe ...
William McKinley and the Philippines
... “The war that erupted in 1898 between the United States and Spain was preceded by three years of fighting by Cuban revolutionaries to gain independence from Spanish colonial rule. From 1895–1898, the violent conflict in Cuba captured the attention of Americans because of the economic and political i ...
... “The war that erupted in 1898 between the United States and Spain was preceded by three years of fighting by Cuban revolutionaries to gain independence from Spanish colonial rule. From 1895–1898, the violent conflict in Cuba captured the attention of Americans because of the economic and political i ...
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... • At the end of the Spanish American war America had made it clear they would not take over Cuba • American soldiers still occupied Cuba after the war • American gov’t brought in food, medical and clothing. • Platt Amendment: Americans forced Cuba to add this to their constitution – 1. Cuba couldn’t ...
... • At the end of the Spanish American war America had made it clear they would not take over Cuba • American soldiers still occupied Cuba after the war • American gov’t brought in food, medical and clothing. • Platt Amendment: Americans forced Cuba to add this to their constitution – 1. Cuba couldn’t ...
Unit 5
... * Many Americans opposed the treaty, which they believed was unjust and imperfect. The main debate was over the League of Nations—the only of Wilson’s Fourteen Points contained in the treaty. Many people believed that joining the League would involve the United States in foreign conflicts. Wilson r ...
... * Many Americans opposed the treaty, which they believed was unjust and imperfect. The main debate was over the League of Nations—the only of Wilson’s Fourteen Points contained in the treaty. Many people believed that joining the League would involve the United States in foreign conflicts. Wilson r ...
Imperialism
... i. Reason was that the constitution did not specify the relationship between Cuba and the United States. b. Amendment made several provisions to the Cuban constitution i. Cuba could not make treaties that might limit its independence or permit foreign powers to control any part of Cuban territory ii ...
... i. Reason was that the constitution did not specify the relationship between Cuba and the United States. b. Amendment made several provisions to the Cuban constitution i. Cuba could not make treaties that might limit its independence or permit foreign powers to control any part of Cuban territory ii ...
chapter 12 study guide fall 11
... c) The US should try to create a community of nations to guarantee world peace d) A strong navy was the key to becoming a great nation and colonies would serve as bases for the navy During the fighting of the Spanish American War, a) American troops had experienced commanders b) More American fighti ...
... c) The US should try to create a community of nations to guarantee world peace d) A strong navy was the key to becoming a great nation and colonies would serve as bases for the navy During the fighting of the Spanish American War, a) American troops had experienced commanders b) More American fighti ...
Imperialism
... i. Spain agreed to almost all the demands 1. Including a six‐month cease‐ fire b. Spain’s agreement to American demands did not ease the American people’s desire to go to war. i. McKinley asked Congress to declare war against Spain on April 20, 1898 ...
... i. Spain agreed to almost all the demands 1. Including a six‐month cease‐ fire b. Spain’s agreement to American demands did not ease the American people’s desire to go to war. i. McKinley asked Congress to declare war against Spain on April 20, 1898 ...
For many years, the Unite States followed a policy of isolationism
... Spain granted Cuba freedom and gave Puerto Rico and Guam to the U.S. The Platt Amendment made Cuba a protectorate, a nation whose independence is limited by the control of a more powerful country. It also gave the U.S. control of the naval base at Guantanamo Bay. In the Philippines, the U.S. went to ...
... Spain granted Cuba freedom and gave Puerto Rico and Guam to the U.S. The Platt Amendment made Cuba a protectorate, a nation whose independence is limited by the control of a more powerful country. It also gave the U.S. control of the naval base at Guantanamo Bay. In the Philippines, the U.S. went to ...
Chapter 18 AGE OF IMPERIALISM
... • Feb. 9, 1898- Hearst’s journal prints comment of Spanish official concerning McKinley- “weak, and a bidder for the admiration of the crowd” • Feb. 15, 1898- The Maine explodes in Havana, Cuba. Spain is blamed. • Apr. 20, 1898- Congress recognizes Cuban independence and votes for military force ...
... • Feb. 9, 1898- Hearst’s journal prints comment of Spanish official concerning McKinley- “weak, and a bidder for the admiration of the crowd” • Feb. 15, 1898- The Maine explodes in Havana, Cuba. Spain is blamed. • Apr. 20, 1898- Congress recognizes Cuban independence and votes for military force ...
Imperialism and The United States , 1890 -1914
... stable government; Cuba was not allowed foreign agreements; US controlled Guantanamo Bay ...
... stable government; Cuba was not allowed foreign agreements; US controlled Guantanamo Bay ...
United States territorial acquisitions
This is a United States territorial acquisitions and conquests list, beginning with American independence. Note that this list primarily concerns land the United States acquired from other nation-states; the territorial acquisitions from Native Americans are not listed here.