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New Territories

New Territories. Puerto Rico Became territory of the U.S. Foraker Act Cuba Officially independent, yet occupied. Platt Amendment Becomes a “Protectorate”. New Territories. Philippines Gain Independence from Spain U.S. assumes Spain’s place.

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New Territories

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  1. New Territories • Puerto Rico • Became territory of the U.S. • Foraker Act • Cuba • Officially independent, yet occupied. • Platt Amendment • Becomes a “Protectorate”.

  2. New Territories • Philippines • Gain Independence from Spain • U.S. assumes Spain’s place. • Filipinos engage in costly three year rebellion. (Emilio Aguinaldo) • Doesn’t gain independence until 7-4-46

  3. China • Open Door Policy (John Hay) • U.S. aids in Boxer Rebellion • U.S. reasserts Open Door Policy by “protecting” China’s rights.

  4. Teddy Roosevelt’s “Big Stick Policy” • Roosevelt’s Stick: Great White Fleet (Navy) • Roosevelt Corollary: Europe stay out or we will use force! • Creates Treaty with Japan and Russia • Assists in “liberation” of Panama • U.S. builds Canal at a very high cost.

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