Imperialism Latin America Old Imperialism to New Imperialism
Nationalist Revolts Social classes divided Latin America Peninsulares: Spanish & Portuguese officials who resided temporarily in L.A. Creoles: descendants of Europeans born in L.A. and lived there permanently Equality for all people, free trade, & free press Mestizos: people of European and Native American descent
Independence in Latin Amer. Simon Bolivar (in north) Jose de San Martin (in south) lead revolts for independence South America. Join in Peru Spain loses control, US and Britain take advantage. Independence in Latin Amer.
Revolt in Mexico Events: Result: Miguel Hidalgo leads an uprising against Spanish – rebellion quickly defeated Result: In 1821, Mexico declares its independence from Spain Revolt in Mexico
Santa Anna ruled 1833 – 1855, chaotic, stopped reforms, led to revolt in Texas Benito Juarez: ruler of Mexico 1855-1876 Brought liberal reforms: separation of church & state, land distribution to poor, and an educational system to Mexico Revolution in Mexico
British and United States in South America Concert of Europe wanted to restore Spain’s control in S. Amer. British disagreed w/ other European nations b/c of profitable trade in S.A. U.S. didn’t trust Britain Monroe Doctrine: policy of guaranteeing the independence of Latin American nations Warned European nations against intervention in L.A. British and United States in South America
Explosion kills over 200 sailors on US naval ship “Maine” in Havana harbor (Cuba) Tho no evidence of Spanish involvement, US declares war on Spain, wins in 3 mos. US gets Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam & Philippines in 1898. US annexes Hawaii in same year Spanish – American War
United States policy of Dollar Diplomacy traded U. S United States policy of Dollar Diplomacy traded U.S. rights of trade for loans to L.A. (Sphere of Influence) 1903 – Panama becomes new nation U.S. built Panama Canal opened in 1914. Connects Atlantic and Pacific Oceans U.S. military sent into L.A. to protect investments supported by Roosevelt Corollary (amended Monroe Doctrine) U.S. in Latin America