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US Territories & Protectorates

US Territories & Protectorates. Hawaii (1893). US annexed at the urging of US sugar planters who wanted to get out of paying a tariff. Benefit: Strategic location in Pacific (naval base). Queen Lili : Hawaiian queen at time of annex. Wanted to return Hawaii back to her people.

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US Territories & Protectorates

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  1. US Territories & Protectorates

  2. Hawaii (1893) • US annexed at the urging of US sugar planters who wanted to get out of paying a tariff. • Benefit: Strategic location in Pacific (naval base). • Queen Lili: Hawaiian queen at time of annex. Wanted to return Hawaii back to her people.

  3. Alaska (1867) • Bought from Russia for $7.2 million. • Benefit: Rich in minerals, oil, timber,etc. Also, close to Asia. • Seward’s Folly: Dream to have Alaska part of US.

  4. Cuba (1903) • Given independence after Spanish-American War. Made it s US protectorate. • Benefit: Wanted to protects US businesses (sugar, tobacco, mining, RRS, and utilities). • Platt Amendment: In Cuba’s constitution, stated US has certain controls over Cuba.

  5. Puerto Rico (1898) • Spoils of Spanish-American War • Benefit: Strategic Location in the Caribbean Sea. Used in building of Panama Canal.

  6. Philippines/Guam (1898) • Spoils of the Spanish-American War • Benefit: Strategic location in the Pacific Ocean. Filipinos helped US fight Spain & then tried to fight US for independence, but rebellion put down. 200,000 Filipino civilians were killed.

  7. China (1899) • Open Door Policy: US wanted unrestricted trade rights w/ China. • John Hay: Encouraged the demand of free trade. • Boxer Rebellion: China tried to rid itself of “Foreign Devils.” US & European powers put down rebellion.

  8. Panama Canal (1903-1914) • Panama was owned by Colombia. US encouraged Panamanians to fight Columbians for independence. • Benefit: Wanted a short-cut for trade from Asia to Eastern markets. US owned until 1999.

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