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Open up foreign trade Increase trade and decrease travel time To expand the U.S. , gain new markets and resources. U.S. gained colonies Sensational writing, made Spain look bad U.S. could intervene

One nation taking over another nation for raw materials and markets. We became a colonial power. The sugar cane farmers Panama Canal, we wanted to protect our investments. Open up trade with Japan Bought it from Russia. Sinking of the Maine, DeLome letter, yellow journalism

It is a commonwealth Protect investments, concern over the treatment of the Cubans. We could intervene with Cuba, we protected them. Philippines, Guam, Cuba and Puerto Rico Purchase of Alaska

Dollar Diplomacy The US became involved in international affairs. A revolt of the Chinese against foreigners in 1900. Emilio Aguinaldo Allowed the US to get involved in affairs of countries in the western hemisphere. Allow the US to send troops into Latin America

Essay Explain how we acquired 3 territories. Be sure to include historical circumstances Results of acquisition

Essay Alaska Bought from Russia Natural Resources Seward’s Folly Oil Effect would be gained resources

Hawaii Gained natural resources Black sand Sugar Canes/Plantations Stepping stone for trade Naval Base Queen Liliuokani Annexed by the United States of America

Puerto Rico Limited say in government (foraker) Gained from Spanish American War Jones Act – gave more say Common Wealth Puerto Rico was a protectorate of USA

Philippines Gained from Spanish American War Wanted independence Paid $20 million to Spain for Philippines Revolution occurred in response to USA control Set up similar governments in Puerto Rico Emilio Aguinaldo – Filipino leader Independence - 1946

Cuba Guantanamo Bay Teller Amendment – would not annex Cuba No borrowing of money without US intervene Received from Spanish American War Able to write their own constitution