What was its relationship to the U.S.? Puerto Rico 1898-1916 Very similar to that of a colony or protectorate Cuba 1898-1903 Protectorate; very similar to that of a colony The Philippines 1898-1945 China 1900 “Trading Partner”

Why did the U.S. try to control its affairs? Puerto Rico 1898-1916 Its location was of strategic importance to the U.S. Cuba 1898-1903 To Protect American businesses The Philippines 1898-1945 To provide the U.S. with raw materials and new markets China 1900 To establish and protect new markets in China

What laws and policies affected its relationship with the U.S.? Puerto Rico 1898-1916 Treaty of Paris; Foraker Act; imperialist policies Cuba 1898-1903 Platt Amendment; imperialist policies The Philippines 1898-1945 Treaty of Paris; removal policy; imperialist policies China 1900 Open Door Policy; imperialist policies

What violent events affected its relationship with the U.S. Puerto Rico 1898-1916 Spanish American War Cuba 1898-1903 Spanish-American War The Philippines 1898-1945 Spanish-American War; Philippine-American War China 1900 Boxer Rebellion

John Hay’s “Open Door Notes” paved the way for greater U. S John Hay’s “Open Door Notes” paved the way for greater U.S. influence in Asia. Note Three beliefs held by Americans that were reflected by the Open Door Policy The U.S. economy relied on exports to ensure growth

John Hay’s “Open Door Notes” paved the way for greater U. S John Hay’s “Open Door Notes” paved the way for greater U.S. influence in Asia. Note Three beliefs held by Americans that were reflected by the Open Door Policy The U.S. had the right to intervene abroad to keep foreign markets open to it

John Hay’s “Open Door Notes” paved the way for greater U. S John Hay’s “Open Door Notes” paved the way for greater U.S. influence in Asia. Note Three beliefs held by Americans that were reflected by the Open Door Policy U.S. survival was threatened by the closing of an area to American products, citizens, or ideas