Chapter 11 AMERICA AND THE WORLD The American Nation In the Modern Era 4/22/2017 Chapter 11 AMERICA AND THE WORLD Section 1: Expansion in the Pacific Section 2: War with Spain Section 3: Expansion in Latin America Section 4: Conflict with Mexico CHAPTER 11--AMERICA AND THE WORLD

Objectives: Section 3: Expansion in Latin America How did the United States govern Cuba and Puerto Rico? What were the major obstacles to building the Panama Canal? What was U.S. policy toward Latin America during the late 1800s and early 1900s?

Government of Cuba Section 3: Expansion in Latin America The Platt Amendment made Cuba a protectorate. In 1934 the United States renounced the right to interfere in Cuban affairs.

Government of Puerto Rico Section 3: Expansion in Latin America Government of Puerto Rico The Foraker Act established a territorial government in Puerto Rico. The Jones Act granted Puerto Ricans U.S. citizenship and the right to elect both houses of the legislature. In 1952 Puerto Rico became a self-governing commonwealth.

Major obstacles to the Panama Canal Section 3: Expansion in Latin America Major obstacles to the Panama Canal harsh working conditions shortages of labor and materials outbreak of yellow fever

U.S. policy toward Latin America, late 1800s—early 1900s Section 3: Expansion in Latin America U.S. policy toward Latin America, late 1800s—early 1900s The Roosevelt Corollary claimed police powers for the U.S. in the Western Hemisphere. Taft favored dollar diplomacy—the investment of U.S. capital in Latin America to replace European investments. Wilson wanted to establish constitutional democracies in Latin America.