1. Warm-up
What was the Open Door policy & why did America want it?

2. U.S. Empire

3. Spanish - American War 1898
US got involved in Cuban rebellion against Spain to protect US interests
$50 million invested by Americans in sugar and other ventures in Cuba (90 miles off the US coast)
Two New York newspapers used “yellow journalism” about Cuban conditions
Whipped up American opinion in favor of Cubans
Led to burst of national pride and desire for aggressive foreign policy; known as jingosim

4. Spanish-American War Spanish- American War Effects Causes
US wants to expand in Latin American
and the Pacific
In Cuba and Philippines, people rebel against
Spanish rule
Demands for involvement from American
capitalists, expansionists and newspapers
Explosion sinks American battleship
U.S.S. Maine
Effects
US defeats Spain in three months
Spain recognizes Cuba’s independence. US begins to control Cuban politics and economy
Puerto Rico, Philippines, and Guam become US territories
US is recognized as a world power
Spanish-
American
War

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

6. Challenges after the War
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 1948
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 (Cuba could not sign treaty with any other nation, lease naval bases to US & US could intervene to preserve order)
Platt Amendment remained until 1934

8. Latin America
In early 1900s, many Latin American nations were unable to pay debts to foreign investors
US exercised the Monroe Doctrine in a dispute between Great Britain and Venezuela
Great Britain backed down to stay friendly with US
Roosevelt Corollary added to Monroe Doctrine
US would intervene to prevent intervention from other powers
US would become an “international police power”

11. Activity:
Read “infographic” on pages and answer the 2 questions that go with the infographic.