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1 Cuban Independence? Cuba was forced to include in their constitution: Platt Amendment (1903) 1. Cuba was not to enter into any agreements with other nations. 2. The U.S. could intervene in Cuban affairs if necessary. 3. Cuba must lease Guantanamo Bay to the U.S. for naval and coaling station.

2 The United States Emerges as an Imperialist Power The Philippines were ruled to be unfit for self-government, however most were Catholic and already ruling themselves Filipinos revolted against the U.S. rule, but were quickly crushed William Howard Taft will be appointed the first governor of the Philippines Video

3 Is He To Be a Despot?

4 Emilio Aguinaldo Leader of the Filipino Uprising, Filipino-American War lasted 3 years, cost more money, lives July 4, 1946: Philippine independence

5 William H. Taft, 1st Gov.-General of the Philippines Great administrator.

6 Our Sphere of Influence

7 The American Anti-Imperialist League Founded in Mark Twain, Andrew Carnegie, William James, and William Jennings Bryan among the leaders. Campaigned against the annexation of the Philippines and other acts of imperialism.

8 U.S. Imperialism in the Early 1900s Imperialism and Internationalism will dominate U.S. foreign policy Teddy Roosevelt elected V.P., becomes President when McKinley was killed Roosevelt wins 1904 election Speak softly and carry a big stick Roosevelt Corollary to Monroe Doctrine-U.S. should be international police in Latin America Video

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10 Puerto Rico: Foraker Act. PR became an unincorporated territory. Citizens of PR, not of the US. Import duties on PR goods the Insular Cases. The Constitution does NOT follow the flag! Rights not given to territories, especially those overseas

11 Puerto Rico: Jones Act. Gave full territorial status to PR. Removed tariff duties on PR goods coming into the US. PRs could NOT vote in US presidential elections.

12 Analyze the cartoon below. List the images you see. What do you think they mean? What is the artist s intended message? Teddy Roosevelt s Foreign Policy

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14 Panama: The King s Crown Colombia refused to allow U.S. to build U.S. aid to Panama led to revolt against Colombia

15 3-2-1 Viewing Guide for Panama Canal Video 3 Things I learned about the BUILDING of the canal 2 Things I learned about the way the canal WORKS 1 Question I still have

16 Panama Canal TR in Panama (Construction begins in 1904)

17 Panama Canal 1903 Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty gained 10 mile wide strip of land Canal Zone Dr. Walter Reed, Colonel W. Goethals fought yellow fever, malaria Cost 380M dollars to build, 5600 deaths Modern day: $7,905,880,000 Completed in 1914 Military and economic necessity for USA Returned zone, control of canal to Panama in 1999

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19 The Open Door Policy

20 The Open Door Policy Secretary John Hay. Give all nations equal access to trade in China. Guaranteed that China would NOT be taken over by any one foreign power.

21 The Boxer Rebellion: 1900 The Peaceful Harmonious Fists. 55 Days at Peking. Destroyed foreign property, killed 300 foreigners

22 America as a Pacific Power

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24 Treaty of Portsmouth: 1905 TR mediated an end to Russo-Japanese War U.S. feared a strong Japan would threaten Open Door Sets precedent as a peacemaker Nobel Peace Prize for Teddy

25 The Roosevelt Corollary to the Chronic wrongdoing may in America, as elsewhere, ultimately require intervention by some civilized nation, and in the Western Hemisphere the adherence of the United States to the Monroe Doctrine may force the United States, however reluctantly, in flagrant cases of such wrongdoing or impotence, to the exercise of an international police power. Monroe Doctrine: 1905

26 The Great White Fleet: 1907

27 Speak Softly, But Carry a Big Stick!

28 Constable of the World

29 Taft s Dollar Diplomacy Improve financial opportunities for American businesses. Use private capital to further U. S. interests overseas. Stability & order abroad best promotes commercial interests.

30 Wilson s Moral Diplomacy The U. S. should be the conscience of the world. Spread democracy. Promote peace. Video Condemn colonialism. U.S. will continue to meddle in Latin America and Asia

31 U. S. Global Investments & Investments in Latin America, 1914

32 U. S. Interventions in Latin America: s

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