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Acquiring New Lands
Puerto Rico Many wanted independence! Others wanted statehood or self-government No promises from U.S. to be independent after Spanish American War.
Americans in Puerto Rico - 1898
General Nelson A. MilesCommanding office or military forces in PRAssures Puerto Ricans they were there only to protect them!
General Guy V. Henry Openly insulted Puerto RicansSaid they are “children”Limited them access to alcohol/tobaccoTried to Americanize them
Puerto Ricans & Independence
At first they welcomed U.S. intervention, then came to fear it. Many wanted U.S. citizenship and local self-government
Citizenship for Puerto Rico 1900- Congress passed Foraker Act
1901 – Supreme Court rules the Constitution doesn’t apply to people in acquired territories 1917- Grants U.S. citizenship to Puerto Ricans and the right to elect BOTH houses
CubaFor 4 years after war – U.S. Army governs Cuba. Platt Amendment1. Cuba not to make treaties that
could limit independence or permit foreign power
2. U.S. has rights to intervene to preserve independence and maintain order
3. Cuba not to go into debt4. U.S could buy or lease land on
the island for naval and coaling stations
• Protectorate – A country whose affairs are partially controlled by a stronger power
The PhilippinesResentment over Treat of Paris erupted in rebellionPhilippine-American War
3 year warWar cost $400 million and claimed 4,000 American lives
Aftermath U.S. set up government for PhilippinesTaft served as governorAmerican college graduates went to teach
Independence on July 4, 1946
ChinaOpen Door Policy
John Hay issues a series of policy statementsSent to Britain, Germany, France, Italy, Japan and Russia
Calls for access to China’s coastal ports, elimination of special privileges and maintenance of China’s independence
Boxer Rebellion – 1900Secret society of “Boxers” revolted Opposed to Western influence Thousands died during fighting
Foreign Policy- Open DoorHay’s issues second series of Open Door
notes Said: keep safe equal and impartial trade with Chinese Empire
3 beliefs of U.S. Capitalist Economy
Growth of U.S. economy depends on exportsU.S. has right to intervene abroad to keep markets openFeared the closing of an area to products, citizens or idea threatened U.S. survival