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The U.S. acquisition of Alaska
Secretary of State William Seward wants to buy Alaska from Russia for $7.2 Million. William runs into a problem when no one agrees with him and thinks he's crazy. -
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American Imperialism
There were 3 things that fueled American Imperialism
1. Desire for military strength
2. Thirst for new markets
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U.S. takes Hawaii
From the beginning the U.S. has always thought Hawaii was important. They had a high supply of sugar planters that sold to the U.S. Cry for annexation. US agreed to import Hawaiian sugar duty free. -
Spanish American War Fever
The US promises to protect Cuba. Cuba wants freedom from Spain. General Valeriano Weyler sent to Cuba to restore order. Spain sent cubans into camps. The opinion of the American public is split between going to war with spain or not. -
Hawaii
Hawaii called for the US to annex the islands. After years Hawaii in 1898 became American territory. -
War with Spain Erupts
The US ordered the U.S.S. Maine to cuba to bring hime American citizens in danger from the fighting and to protect American property. On Feb. 15, 1898 the U.S.S. Maine blew up leaving 260 american men dead. -
The War
On April 9 the Spanish agrees to what the US demanded. On April 20 the US declares war on Spain. The American fleet in the pacific steamed to the Philippines. American took open fire which gave them victory and allowed them to land in the philippines. The spanish surrenders. Next war in the Caribbean lead by the rough riders. A volunteer cavalry under command of Theodore Roosevelt. Finally on July 25 the US invaded Puerto Rico. -
America and Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico under the control of the US would be controlled by the military until congress decided otherwise. In 1900 foraker act which ended military rule and set up a civil government. In 1901 the insular cases, the US supreme court rules that the constitution did not automatically apply to people in acquired territories. -
Treaty of Paris
Outcome: The US and Spain signed an armistice, a cease fire agreement on August 12. On december 10, 1898 the US and spain met in Paris to agree on the treaty.The treaty created problems in the US because some thought the treaty violated the declaration of independence. In the end the US has an empire that included Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines. -
America and Cuba
The teller amendment which states that the US had no intention of taking over Cuba. The US provided food and clothing for thousands of families, helped farmers put land back into cultivation and organized schools. The US protects Cuba to protect their business interests there sugar, tobacco, railroads, utilities and mining industries. -
America and the Philippines
In 1899 the filipinos rebelled against america because america was treating them the same as spain did and they did not like it. This rebellion was led by Emilio Aguinaldo. It took 3 years for America to put them down.This started the philippine-american war. After the war the U.S.president would appoint a governor, who would then appoint the upper house of the legislature. Filipinos would elect the lower house.Then the philippines became independent and July 4, 1946. -
America and China
China had a vast potential market for American markets. John Hays issued a series of policy statements called the open door notes: letters sent to nations proposing that the nations share their trading rights with the US. The chinese were attacked by the boxers which killed thousands of chinese people.To protect american rights John Hays called a 2nd series open door notes where the US states "safeguard for the world the principle of equal and impartial trade with all parts of chinese empire." -
Panama Canal
US wanted canal that cut across central america. The US got permission from Columbia who ruled Panama. On Nov. 3, 1903 a dozen U.S. warships were present at Panama. They signed the treaty 15 day later. The US had to pay 10 million and an annual rent of 250,000. They payment began in 1931. -
Teddy Roosevelt and the World
Teddy Roosevelt also known as the peacemaker. He had a very charming was of greeting people. He was asked by the Japanese to mediate peace between Japan and Russia. The successful efforts in negotiating the Treaty of Portsmouth won Roosevelt the 1906 Nobel Peace Prize. The US and Japanese interests expanded in East Asia, the two nations continued diplomatic talks. They pledged to respect each other’s possessions and
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Roosevelt's Corollary
Roosevelt based his Latin America policy on a West African proverb that said, “Speak softly and carry a big stick.” The United States would now use force to protect its economic interests in Latin America. -
Mexican Revolution
Almost immediately, the Mexican Revolution put Wilson’s policy to the test. 1911 Mexican peasants overthrew Diaz. Wilson refused to recognize government that Hereto formed. Mexicans rebelled under leadership of Francisco "Pancho" Villa and Emiliano Zapata. Eventually both sides backed down and adopted constitution that gave the government control of the nations oil. -
Woodrow and the World
Wilson’s “missionary diplomacy,” the United States had a moral
responsibility to deny recognition to any Latin American government it viewed as oppressive, undemocratic, or hostile to U.S. interests. Wilson’s policy pressured nations in the Western Hemisphere ton establish democratic governments. -
The Panama Canal Opens
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Alaska becomes state
Finally in 1959 Alaska became the 49th state of the United States of America. Quick to find out Alaska is rich in timber, minerals, and oil. -
Hawaii becomes state
In 1959 Hawaii becomes the 50th state of the United States of America.
