How do you convince your parents to give you more independence?

Bell ringer

Acquiring New Lands U.S. involvement in

Puerto Rico Puerto Ricans resent

U.S. control of their governments

Congress passes the Foraker Act, which denied citizenship to Puerto Ricans and gives the president’s control over Puerto Rico's government

Acquiring New Lands Cuba Becomes a

ProtectorateThe treaty of Paris

Ensures Cuban independence, but the U.S. Army steps in

As a result of the Platt amendment, the United States maintains control over Cuba

Acquiring New Lands Filipinos Rebel The Filipinos revolt

against U.S. rule, and U.S. forces brutally crush the rebellion

Under U.S. rule, the Philippines gradually achieve independence

Acquiring New Lands China and the Open

Door Policy

European powers and Japan establish spheres of influence in China

John Hay proposes that European nations share their trading rights in China with the United States

The United States and other imperialist powers put down a rebellion against foreign influences in China

Acquiring New Lands The Impact of U.S.

Territorial Gains Imperialism forces

Americans to expand their knowledge of the world

Some Americans continue to oppose imperialism for economic and moral reasons

Complete “Acquiring New Lands” and “America as a World “Power”

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