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1 Philippines

2 Philippines Economic—new markets Taken over during
Cultural— “Christianize” Military—Asian bases Taken over during Spanish-American War Debate over annexation Filipino Rebellion ( ) Emilio Aguinaldo Designated zones, torture 20K rebels, 200K civilians, 4K U.S. soldiers died Gradually turned back over to Filipinos; granted independence 1946 Philippines

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6 Panama

7 Panama French company failed U.S. bought French route for $40 million
Economic: need to transport goods easily Military: need to move ships quickly from Atlantic to Pacific Panama French company failed U.S. bought French route for $40 million Columbia’s parliament refused to approve U.S. canal T. Roosevelt supported a rebellion in the Columbian state of Panama New country of Panama immediately signs canal treaty with U.S. Constructed Ill will toward U.S. lasted for decades

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9 Mexico

10 Mexico Economic—mining, oil, railroads
Cultural—imposing democracy, American values Military—use of force to control events Diaz—dictator ( ) Madero—started Mexican Revolution (1911) Huerta—murdered Madero (1913) Wilson’s “Missionary Diplomacy” Veracruz invasion U.S. supports Carranza (1915) Pancho Villa Columbus, New Mexico (1916) Pershing Expedition, 15,000 soldiers

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