1. Acquiring New Lands

2.  Not all Puerto Ricans wanted independence, some wanted statehood.  During the Spanish and American War Puerto Rico was controlled by the US Military  Foraker Act – Ended military rule and set up a civil government. The act gave the president of the Untied States the power to appoint Puerto Rico’s governor

3.  Cuba was independent  The American military stayed after the war. Marti feared the US would take over where Spain left off.  The American Military provided food and clothing for thousands of families.

4.  Platt Amendment ◦ Cuba could not make treaties that might limit its independence or permit a foreign power to control any part of its territory ◦ The United States reserved the right to intervene in Cuba ◦ Cuba was not to go into debt ◦ The United States could buy or lease land on the island for naval stations and refueling stations ◦ Lasted 31 years ◦ Cuba became a protectorate – country whose affairs are partially controlled by a stronger power

5.  Why Cuba?  Protect American Business Interests ◦ Sugar, tobacco and mining

6.  Outraged by the Treaty of Paris  Philippine-American War ◦ Emilio Aguinaldo starts a revolt in 1899 ◦ The rebellion was put down after 3 years ◦ 20,000 Filipino rebels died and 4,000 US soldiers died. ◦ Set up similar to Puerto Rico

7.  Philippines was seen as a gate way to Asia, especially China  China was seen as a potential market for American Products (remember looking to sell excess goods)  China was split up amongst many European nations.  John Hay issues Open Door Notes ◦ The notes were letters addressed to the leaders of imperialist nations proposing that the nations share their trading rights with the United States. ◦ Basically no one power would have a monopoly and it was accepted by the other imperialist powers.

8.  Boxer Rebellion ◦ China had its freedom but was dominated by Europeans. ◦ Chinese formed secret groups to rid the country of foreigners (ie Boxers) ◦ Boxer Rebellion – Boxers killed missionaries and other foreigners ◦ Britain, France, Germany and Japan joined 2,500 American troops and marched on the Chinese capital. It was put down in two months.