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Philippine Insurrection
An armed conflict between a group of Filipino revolutionaries and the United States which arose from the struggle of the First Philippine Republic to gain independence following annexation by the United States. It was a example of US imperialism because at this time US was a great empire able to maintain other weak countries as Philippines under control, They do not gonna allow this country to be free and they send army to gain more power and maintain their territory . -
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AMERICAN IMPERIALISM
Is the economic, military, and cultural influence of the United States on other countries. Such influence often goes hand in hand with expansion into foreign territories -
Hay-Buanau-Varilla Treaty
Agreement between the United States and Panama granting exclusive canal rights to the United States across the Isthmus of Panama in exchange for financial reimbursement and guarantees of protection . It was a a example of US imperialism by the fact that they use their high political and economical power to control the Panama canal and the international maritime trade. They gain more economical power with -
Roosevelt Corollary
Convinced that all of Latin America were unable to protect themselves , President Roosevelt added his own corollary. The Roosevelt Corollary , were they states that the United States will intervene in conflicts between European countries and Latin American. Is an example of imperialism because with these US gain to have more political power and they would prevent that another European nation occupied Latin America. Also they control other countries out of the US territory . -
US occupation of the Dominican Republic
the United States government took over the administration of the country’s customs authority after several European powers sent warships to the capital to demand repayment of loans given to the earlier government. Again US Imperalism show that they were a powerful country able to intervene in other territories without permission with a strong army and economy they Dominican Republic . And try to say to European countries that they have the power over this territory and no one can interfere . -
Cuban Intervention
Was a major American military operation that began in September 1906. After the collapse of President Tomás Estrada Palma's regime, President Theodore Roosevelt ordered an invasion of Cuba and established an occupation. Is an example of US imperialism because they were looking for economic interests and forced Cuban to accept their rules . And for this they use their military and political power over a small country out of their territory and Cuba can't do anything . -
The Great White Fleet
16 December 1907 to 22 February 1909 Was the nickname for the United States Navy battle fleet that completed a circumnavigation of the globe by order of Theodore Roosevelt. Is a form to show imperialism because they are the prove of a very strong economy . They look strong compared with Latin American countries , resources and power out of the United States . Is a sign of strength and power out of the US territory . And any other small country have the power to stop this action . -
Panama Canal
Ship canal in Panama that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. The canal cuts across the Isthmus of Panama and is a key conduit for international maritime trade.Is a an example of US Imperialism because French began the canal but US take this canal and finished . Due all this US were able to have power over this , showing their strength over other countries. They mean a increased in the economy power of US , because now they were in control of a great maritime route.
