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United States Imperialism Chapter 10
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Imperialism 3 factors for US imperialism 1.Economic competition (with Europe) 2.Political and military competition 3.Racial and cultural superiority
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Hawaii annexed Hawaii was annexed for the value of the sugar plantations. Also provided a strategic location for military bases Hawaiian Queen Lili’uokalani
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Puerto Rico and Cuba US wanted Puerto Rico for military purposes US wanted Cuba for the same reason. Platt Amendment designed to keep European influence out
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China China was being influenced by the European countries and the US didn’t want to be left out (Open Door Notes) Boxer Rebellion Group of Chinese who wanted all foreign influence out of China
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Mexican Revolution US businesses had invested heavily in Mexico Woodrow Wilson refused to recognize the new revolutionary government Pancho Villa killed Americans to show his anger against Wilson
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* US drawn into all of these conflicts to protect our military and economic power
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