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I’ll tip my hat to the new constitution: Take a bow for the new revolution Smile and grin at the change all around; Pick up my guitar and play; Just like yesterday I’ll get on my knees and pray: We don’t get fooled again. The change, it had to come; we knew it all along We were liberated from the fold, that’s all. The world looks just the same; and history ain’t changed ‘Cause the banners, they are flown in the next war. There’s nothing in the streets, looks any different to me. Meet the new boss, same as the old boss. The Who “Won’t Get Fooled Again” What words / phrases relate to imperialism? What does the cartoon imply about how America viewed its new lands? Teller Amendment (1898) vs. Platt Amendment (1901) Explain the difference between the two amendments as they relate to Cuba Puerto Rico • Welcoming U.S. – then fear of “Yankee Peril” • Foraker Act – 1900 – Denied citizenship; U.S. president appoints leaders • Insular Cases – 1901 – Supreme Court: “Constitution does not follow the flag” • Citizenship and elections – 1917 – Statehood? Interpret the images as they relate to America as a new world power Philippine-American War • “America’s First Vietnam” • Betrayal over 1898 Treaty – Aguinaldo: republic and constitution • Guerrilla tactics vs. camps / zones – Again, U.S. becomes “Spain” • 3 years vs. 3 months – $400 million vs. $20 million • Gradual independence (7/4/46) • Key turning point in U.S. foreign policy – Opened door to ________ Justifying or Opposing Imperialism? • “Not necessary to own people to trade with them” – William Jennings Bryan • Racial inferiors who couldn’t govern selves • “White man’s burden” – Rudyard Kipling • “Shall we give those poor things a rest?” – Mark Twain