1. Acquiring New Lands
Chapter 18 Section 3

2. Puerto Rico Foraker Act (1900): Set up civil government
Jones Act (1917): Made Puerto Ricans US citizens

3. Cuba Teller Amendment (1898): US would not keep Cuba
After war, US troops rebuilt Cuba – schools, roads, etc.

4. Platt Amendment Included in Cuban Constitution US could intervene
No treaties to limit independence
US could lease land for naval base
1903: Cuba becomes a US protectorate (under partial US control)

5. The Philippine American War
Began Feb 1899
Filipino forces led by Emilio Aguinaldo
Guerrilla tactics used by both sides
US force Filipinos into designated zones; 200,000 die
War lasts 3 years: 20,000 Filipinos die; 4,000 US soldiers
Cost to US: $400 million

8. The Philippines US sets up civilian government
Gets independence in 1946

9. China US want access to Chinese market
Major powers control parts of China

10. Open Door Notes
1899: US proposes open trade in China (John Hay Sec. of State)
Other countries agree
2nd Set of Open Door Notes (1900): US will keep trade open

11. Boxer Rebellion Chinese attack foreigners
1900: US, Britain, France, German, & Japan send it troops