Chapter 10 Section 3 Notes What happens to land acquired in Spanish – American War? 3 options: #1 = Statehood #2 = Territory status #3 = Independence

Guam Still a territory of U.S. Around 160,000 people live there Only 210 Square miles Important U.S. Air Force and Naval Base Never considered for statehood Most residents happy with its status Been in the news a lot lately

Puerto Rico Ruled by U.S. military for awhile. Why? Foraker Act Naval Base, Protects Southern U.S., Port for trade Foraker Act Established a govt. mostly picked by our President (doesn’t happen that way anymore) People living there get U.S. citizenship (1917) Supreme Court decision (Insular Cases) Not the same as living in 50 states Can’t vote in national elections Do not pay federal income taxes Still a U.S. Territory People have turned down statehood 4 times - that may soon change

Some want Election to happen. Some don’t PRO More Tax $$$ for National Govt. CONS Some fear amount Collected in taxes Will not cover Additional costs For programs that Puerto Ricans will be eligible for

COMPARING PUERTO RICO TO A U.S. STATE 30th in size population wise (3.6 million people) 49th in size area wise (Bigger than Rhode Island and Delaware If Puerto Rico were your home instead of living in one of the 50 United States you would... be 2.2 times more likely to be unemployed be 7 times more likely to be murdered make 69.13% less money use 55.96% less electricity be 52.01% less likely to be in prison consume 29.1% less oil be 25.28% more likely to die in infancy die 0.47 years sooner have 18.78% fewer babies

Hurricane Damage

Cuba was promised independence by U.S. before war began (remember the Teller Amendment) U.S. military stayed in charge for awhile Provided food, clothing, medicine, etc… U.S. businesses (sugar, tobacco) inside the country were worried about a completely independent Cuba Afraid they would be kicked out Cuban Gov. writes a constitution

Platt Amendment (1901) U.S. insists Cuban Gov. adds this to their constitution 4 Main Provisions (parts): U.S. had to approve all treaties Cuba entered into U.S. could intervene in Cuban affairs at any time The Cuban gov. was not allowed to go into debt The U.S. could buy land on Cuba for a naval base (still there)

Guantanamo Bay Controversial Harold and Kumar Escaped from there

Cuba was a U.S. protectorate (partially controlled) until 1934 when it was granted full independence Never considered for statehood The 30+ year occupation is the origin of a lot of hatred by the Cuban Govt. towards the U.S. Still can’t travel there

The Philippines natives thought U.S. was going to grant independence realized that wasn’t going to happen after being bought for $20 million. U.S. viewed it as a “stepping stone” to Asian markets for U.S. businesses (page 356) Also served as a good spot for naval bases

Philippine – American War Natives led by Emilio Aginaldo Fought with U.S. against Spain Knew the islands well… difficult to capture U.S. put Filipinos into camps Poor living conditions…. Many died Many U.S. troops were African Americans

It took 3 years to win the war 20,000 Filipinos and 4,000 U.S. soldiers died $400 million spent to fight the war Gov. established like Puerto Rico No attempts at making it a state Granted full independence in 1946. (after WWII) Shaky relationship today!

U.S. Wants a Piece of China Why? 1. Many advanced countries were getting their own piece. Known as a Sphere of Influence An area within a country where another country controls what goes on. France, Germany, Britain, Japan, and Russia

2. U.S. businesses want access to Chinese markets U.S. govt. issues Open Door Policy Written by John Hay (US Sec of State) Main idea: No single nation should have monopoly on trade within any area of China

3 Beliefs of the Open Door Policy A. U.S. businesses need access to foreign markets to grow B. U.S. govt. will take steps (including war) to ensure that U.S. businesses have this access C. Failure to do so will eventually result in the downfall of the U.S. economy Other nations in China agree to “open up” their spheres of influence They are not happy, but all getting scared of the U.S.

The Growth of a Nation

Boxer Rebellion Most Chinese don’t like occupation by foreigners rebels organized to fight Didn’t have the technology to put up a good fight Combined forces of all countries in China put down this rebellion easily 3 minute clip on website

What did U.S. citizens think about imperialism? Most liked it It was our duty to “civilize” the world Some didn’t thought it was wrong to rule other people without their consent “That’s why we revolted from England”