1. U.S. Imperialism Abroad (Continued)

2. Jose Marti Consider the “Father of Cuban Independence” Died in 1895 leading independence uprising against the Spanish.

3. Frederick Remington - artist Sent to Cuba by Wm. R. Hearst to draw pictures of Cuba’s fight against Spanish. Wm. Randolph Hearst Frederick Remington You supply the pictures and I’ll supply the war!

4. Outbreak of the War McKinley demands Spain ends camps and negotiate with Cuban rebels April 11, 1898: McKinley asks Congress to use American armed forces in Cuba Congress approves on 4-20, and recognizes Cuba’s INDPENDENCE from Spain Congress adopts Teller Amendment which stated that the United States would not….

5. Teller Amendment [1898] Made PRIOR to Sp-Am War U.S. could NOT ANNEX Cuba US must “leave control of island to its People” Superceded by PLATT AMENDMENT

6. CONDUCT OF THE WAR Battle Cry = “Remember the Maine, to HELL with Spain!”

7. George Dewey Victorious Admiral at Battle of Manila Bay [Philippines]

8. TR joins the fight Invasion-Theodore Roosevelt resigns as assistant secretary of the Navy, then organizes a group of former soldiers called the Rough Riders to fight in Cuba. U.S. forces win the Battle of San Juan Hill on July 1, 1898. Invasion-Theodore Roosevelt resigns as assistant secretary of the Navy, then organizes a group of former soldiers called the Rough Riders to fight in Cuba. U.S. forces win the Battle of San Juan Hill on July 1, 1898.

9. Buffalo Soldiers

10. Terms - Treaty of Paris - 1898 Spain agreed 1) CUBA independent 2) Puerto Rico and Guam “given” to USA 3) Philippines sold to USA for $20 Million

11. Platt Amendment - post-war Followed Sp – Am War Cuba must accept for US to withdraw Cuba could not allow foreign powers to control it USA could lease land for naval base – Guantanamo Bay

12. Protectorate Cuba becomes a Protectorate of USA Protectorate = a country whose affairs are partially controlled by a stronger nation

13. III. The Fruits of Imperialism A. New Possessions: Puerto Rico & Guam become territories. U.S. paid Spain $20 million and took over the Philippines. Cuba became a protectorate (a country who makes its own laws but is controlled by another country.)

14. Annexation Debate - Philippines PRO-Annexation Educate Filipinos Uplift Filipinos Civilize Filipinos ANTI-Annexation Violated the Declaration of Independence Denied Self-Government to the new territories Introduced more racial problems William Howard Taft, Governor of Philippines

15. Roosevelt becomes a hero after victories at Kettle Hill and San Juan Hill Spanish troops surrender in Santiago 2,500 American causalities ; most were from illnesses (especially malaria)

16. Treaty of Paris “Splendid Little War” comes to an end The U.S. acquires: -Cuba -Philippines -Puerto Rico -Guam Imperialism Debate (Election of 1900) William McKinley : -Keep the Philippines -Educate & civilize the Filipinos William Jennings Bryan : -Anti-Imperialist League -Considered Imperialism a crime

17. Treaty of Paris is ratified in 1899 the US keeps the Philippines Election of 1900 McKinley defeats Bryan Americans support Imperialistic policies Major turning point in American history – The U.S. is now a world power

18. The Philippine-American War AKA the Filipino Rebellion Lasted 3 years Guerilla War Filipinos fight for independence Led by Emilio Aguinaldo Leads to over 200,000 civilian deaths The war is fought ugly on both sides

19. GREAT WHITE FLEET Roosevelt helped modernize the navy In 1907, the U.S. Fleet begins to circumnavigate the globe to demonstrate its might

20. Spheres of Influence Ports or regions where a foreign nation retains exclusive rights over trade, mines, rails, etc.

21. Open Door Policy John Hay – Sec. of State Called for open access to all of China’s ports

22. Boxer Rebellion

23. Foreign Policy in China Spheres of Influence Huge population, China is a target for trade Britain, France, Germany, Russia, Japan broke China into “spheres” for trade in Chinese markets US has no zone & little trade; US demands equal trade in China Cause What? Effect Boxer Rebellion Increased # of foreigners & “outsiders” in China Secret society critical of the West, rebellion against “foreign devils,” killed foreign diplomats Multinational force puts down rebellion Cause What? Effect Open Door Policy Spheres of Influence, Boxer Rebellion, US economic interests in China US wants free trade in China, not colonies US improves relations in China, protects economic interests Cause What? Effect

25. Isthmus Isthmus – narrow strip of land connecting two land masses The Isthmus of Panama

26. Nicaragua Original site planned for canal to be built French attempting to build a canal in Panama Eventually went bankrupt

27. PANAMA Originally part of Columbia Broke away with help of USA’s navy Gave USA permission to build canal

28. The PANAMA CANAL - 1914 Reduced NY – San Francisco trip over 50% From 13,000 miles to 5,200 miles

29. Panama Canal 51 miles long Avg. width 492 ft. 6 locks 27,500 workers died Most from disease 10 mile canal zone

30. Cross-section: Panama Canal

32. Roosevelt Corollary Put some “teeth” into the Monroe Doctrine USA will use military to enforce the Monroe Doctrine Claimed right to “police” the W. Hemsiphere

33. GUNBOAT DIPLOMACY Pursuit of a nation’s interests with implied use of force

34. Dollar Diplomacy = using a nation’s economic power to influence other countries. Associated with Taft & subsequent presidents D OLLAR D IPLOMACY

35. TaftWhat?Effect Dollar Diplomacy “Dollars for Bullets” increased business investments in Latin America US invested in plantations, mines, oil wells, & railways in Latin America