Quest for Empire Chapter 4 Imperialism

I. Remake the world in the American image! 1. Imperialism – imposition of control over other people Colonies 1880 to 1914active imperialism. More markets = more power!

II. HAWAII Strong Navy!! Need colonies for bases; way stops In 1890 USN Cpt. Alfred T. Mahan “Influence of Sea power Upon History” Strong Navy!! Need colonies for bases; way stops Andrew CarnegieShips need steel!!

HAWAII (cont’d) 6. January 1893 – Queen overthrown Hawai becomes a republic Sanford B. Dole!!! 7. 1898 –HI becomes a territory 1959 became the 50th state in the union

III. Cuba 1. Cuba sugar plantations;tobacco;cigars 2. Spain harsh over Native Cubans → denied independence 3. 1895 – Jose Marti launches a revolution from America.

Cuba (cont’d) American “Yellow” Press generated American sympathy Exaggerated stories about the Cubans and the Spanish “Cuba Libre”rallying cry Hearst: “you furnish the pictures, I’ll furnish the war.”

Cuba (cont’d) U.S.S. Maine exploded in Havana Harbor Press accused Spain of sabotage! Realityboiler exploded “Remember the Maine”

Cuba (cont’d) 19 . Spain declares war! McKinley sends Spain an ultimatum: 18. April 19th, 1898 U.S. Congress declares Cuba independent Spain ordered to withdraw Authorized President to use military force Teller Amendment 19 . Spain declares war!

IV. THE SPANISH – AMERICAN WAR 1st battleThe Philippines April 11, 1898 Islands held key strategic purposes America’s 1st war overseas Rough Riders Press made TR a hero and household name

THE SPANISH – AMERICAN WAR (cont’d) 8. The war lasts 3 months – the summer of ’98 “splendid little war” 5,400 Americans died – but only 379 from actual combat.

THE SPANISH – AMERICAN WAR (cont’d) 11. Peace Treaty of Paris – 1898 a. Cuba independent U.S. gets Philippines, Puerto Rico, Guam 12. Platt Amendment a. U.S. gets military bases b. Cuba can’t sign treaties against American interests c. The U.S. can intervene

V. America and Latin America 1. Panama Canal Pacific and Atlantic Oceans quicker Panama controlled by Colombia U.S. encourages Panamanian rebels to rise in rebellion