TSWU: Under what circumstances is it appropriate for the United States to intervene in the affairs of another country?

CUBA

U.S. Foreign Policy on Cuba Cubans wanted independence (Spain) Jose Marti burned US sugar crops to gain US aid 1898 U.S. helps Cuba defeat Spain McKinley sends officials to set up a Republic Platt Amendment… restricted Cuban independence & gave U.S. military rights to protect itself on foreign soil Reasons? Protect US citizens and resources Cuba doesn’t want US involvement so they fights US for complete independence As a result, we do not support their new leader and have a trade embargo against them

PHILLIPINES

U.S. Foreign Policy on the Philippines 1898 (Sp/Amer War), US and Filipino forces led by Emilio Aguinaldo defeated the Spanish Aguinaldo thought US would grant them their independence but US agreed to fight only if they could colonize Phillipines Pres. McKinley maintained US control because the Filipino’s were unfit for self-government He also wanted to “uplift, civilize & Christianize them” Filipinos rebelled under the leadership of Aguinaldo for a 3 yr war, finally granted independence in 1940s

PANAMA

U.S. Foreign Policy on Panama After Spanish American War, US thought more about how to protect itself on an international scale Roosevelt wanted to build Canal for Naval ships & trade Colombians rejected offer (they controlled Panama) U.S. assisted an armed rebellion of Panamanians to overthrow Colombians New government allowed the new project Canal was completed in 1914, Roosevelt bullied Panama and took all the profits from Canal tolls

CHINA

U.S. Foreign Policy on China During 1800s the US had a keen interest in China 1870s U.S. promoted Open Door Policy promising freedom to those who came Chinese landed in Angel Island, were used to help build Central Pacific Railroad, paid poorly, work dangerous jobs that citizens would no Chinese are angered by US lack of respect for Chinese culture, way of life, and traditions

MEXICO

U.S. Foreign Policy on Mexico Mexico gains independence from Spain 1846-1848 Mexican-American war Mexico loses what is now Texas, Arizona, California, New Mexico and others to the United States 1876 to 1911 Mexico ruled by Porfirio Diaz who encouraged U.S. investment (mining and plantations) Economic boom felt by few, most were desperate, poor Mexicans who revolted in 1910 1914 – Pres. Wilson sends 6,000 troops to on behalf of Mexican leaders to squash the revolution, angers poor Mexicans

Being A Student is like… Climbing a mountain (difficult but rewarding when you get to the top) Going to a circus (it’s hard to focus juggling all my different subjects) Being an Olympic athlete (the closer the test/event comes the more pressure I feel) Do you have one??

Political Cartoon Perspective of USA From the perspective of the student, school is like a factory… From the perspective of the teacher, school is like a nurturing extended family…

Directions - Title Your Cartoon: The ____________ (country) sees the USA as a ____________. (This is your simile) Draw your cartoon: think of how to draw your facts Give your cartoon a slogan (usually explains the why of the simile)