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U.S. Involvement in Cuba, Puerto Rico, Philippines, and China

Explore the nature of U.S. involvement in Cuba, Puerto Rico, Philippines, and China during important historical events. Discover American imperialism and its impacts.

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U.S. Involvement in Cuba, Puerto Rico, Philippines, and China

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  1. What was the nature of U.S. Involvement in Cuba, Puerto Rico, Philippines and China? United States History & Government 11th Grade Boys & Girls / Al-Madinah School 7 January 2020

  2. American Rule in Puerto Rico • Some Puerto Ricans, like Munoz Rivera, wanted independence. • Some Wanted Statehood • Others wanted some form of Self Government. • US initially governed Puerto Rico under a Military Rule. • Foraker Act in 1900 ended military rule and brought a civilian government • Congress granted citizenship to the Puerto Ricans in 1917 and voting right to elect there legislature.

  3. U.S. Role in Cuba • American Military occupied Cuba after the Spanish-American War. • Americans let pre-colonial officials to rule Cuba. • Thousands of Cubans were imprisoned. • US military, however, did humanitarian work.

  4. Platt Amendment and Cuban Constitution • US forced Cubans to add some amendments to its constitution in 1901 • Cuba Could not make any treaty 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 • The United States could buy or lease land on the island for naval stations or refueling stations. • Cuba became a U.S. Protectorate and remained for next 31 years.

  5. U.S. Role in the Philippines • Filipinos under Emilio Aguinaldo started rebellion against US annexation of Philippines in 1899 . • Americans caused Filipinos to suffer. • The war was over after 3 years. • US set up a government with an appointed governor. • There was a two house legislature • Filipinos elected the members of the lower house • On July 4, 1946 Philippines got its independence.

  6. United States and China • China’s imperial government of Qing Dynasty was weak due to the lack of modernization • Britain, France, Japan, Germany, Russia all had created “spheres of influence” in China with “extra-territorial” rights. • America Proclaimed an “Open Door Policy” towards china. • Imperialist nations were asked to maintain china’s independence • Boxer Rebellion threatened foreign dominance and foreign forces put down the rebellion.

  7. American Interest and Open Door Policy • Open Door Policy reflected 3 American Beliefs: • Growth of American Economy depends on exports • US had the right to intervene overseas to keep its markets open • Feared that closing of an area to American products, citizens and ideas threatens the very survival of the United States.

  8. Impact of Imperialism • Under President McKinley US gained an Empire. • Anti-Imperialist League was created • President Grover Cleveland, Industrialist Andrew Carnegie, Social Worker Jane Addams and many writers [like Mark Twain] were members of the League. • Homework: • Questions 1, 3, and 5 on page 564.

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