1. United States “Empire”

2. Treaty of Paris 1898 Cuba gained independence and recognized by Spain
Spain gave up the Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico for $20 million; became unincorporated territories of the U.S.

4. Challenges after the War
Cuba
McKinley installed military government to protect American interests
Drafted a constitution that did not involve U.S. involvement
Agreed to move troops if Platt Amendment was agreed to
Platt Amendment remained until 1934
Philippines
McKinley argued for annexation
Filipinos were unfit for self-government
Independence would bring anarchy
Europe powers would try to seize islands
Filipinos fought 3 years for independence
Finally gained it in 1946

5. The Pacific Hawaii: Samoa: China: Important to U.S. business interests
Lease Pearl Harbor to U.S. as repair and fuel facility
Samoa:
Island and port (Pago Pago) important to U.S.
Acquired Pago Pago after annexation of Hawaii
China:
Huge population and large markets important to U.S. trade
Open Door Policy: U.S. equal opportunity to trade there

7. Activity: Read article on imperialism and answer questions OR
Read article about Filipinos—conduct small group discussions about world view of U.S. resentment and why.