US Warm Up-Friday

Why would stronger nations want to control weaker nations. What is there to gain, what could they possibly want?

Expanding American InfluenceCH 10

Puerto RicoWhy do you think the U.S. was after Puerto Rico?Coffee, tobacco and sugarmore trade!

Puerto Rico – review!How did the U.S. gain control of Puerto Rico?The Spanish-American War (1898)

Puerto RicoForaker Act (1900): American

policy in Puerto Ricocivilian government was set up, but

still a U.S. possession1952 – separate constitution for the

country, but still a commonwealth of the US

CubaWhy did the U.S. want to control Cuba?sugar industry

more trade!

Cuba – review!How did the U.S. gain control of Cuba?the Spanish-American War (Treaty of Paris, 1898)

Cuba1902: Cuba became independent but

remained a U.S. protectoratePlatt Amendment: American policy

for Cubaa. U.S. had the right to intervene in

Cuban affairs to protect American business interests

b. forced Cuba to lease harbors to U.S. Navy

Cubano longer a U.S protectorate BUT,

Guantanamo Bay is still a U.S. Naval Base

Philippines – review!How did the U.S. get involved in the Philippines?the Spanish-American War (1898)Filipinos were fighting for independence

Philippines – preview!Why might the U.S. want to keep control over the Philippine Islands?HINT: location, location, location!

they’re close to Asia (more trade!) and they can be used for naval bases

PhilippinesPhilippine-American War

Feb. 1899: Emilio Aguinaldo began a rebellion against the U.S. that lasted 3 years

U.S. used guerilla warfare, concentration camps, torture

In 1902 Aguinaldo was captured and the war ended

PhilippinesU.S. set up government similar to

Puerto Rico1946: Filipinos achieved

independence

China – preview!Why do you think the U.S. wanted to spread their influence into China?more trade!

Chinaforeign nations controlled areas of

China – this was known as “spheres of influence”

ChinaU.S. Secretary of State John Hay

proposed an Open Door policy all nations should have equal trading rights in China

China1900 – Boxer Rebellion: Chinese

patriots demanded that all foreigners leave Chinaended when foreign powers sent

additional forces