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US involvement in global struggles
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Philippines Rebel After Sp. Am War, Filipinos demand independence Insurgents attack peacekeepers US in an unwinnable struggle 4 years, 20K Filipinos, 4K US, $400M
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Results: – U.S. gradually withdraws troops – Declare victory – Filipino independence: 7/4/1946 - thats 48 years later!!!
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The China Situation US goal in Pacific: Open China to trade Euros already had stake claims called Spheres of Influence 1899: US proposes Open Door Policy, claiming China should be open to all.
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Boxer Rebellion Chinese resented white power over economy. Organize Society of Harmonious Fists to resist. Aug. 1900: US & Intl forces invade Beijing to put down rebellion China now open as new market for US goods
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