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Spanish-American War
War was caused after the U.S. battleship The Maine was mysteriously sunk, and the U.S. began a naval blockade and declared war on Spain to help Cuba gain their independence from Spain. At the end of the war, the Treaty of Paris gave independence to Cuba, and the territories of Guam, Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and Hawaii. -
U.S. Intervention in Chile
United States pass an ultimatum saying that democratic relations between U.S. and Chile will halt if Chile does not apologize for attacking the United States Navy -
U.S. in Puerto Rico
Military invasion and territorial acquisition, as expansionists like James G. Blaine wanted to acquire Puerto Rico because of its strategic location in the Caribbean. A military invasion and the Treaty of Paris brought the island under American control. -
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U.S. Occupation of Cuba
Spain renounced all rights to Cuba after the Treaty of Paris. The treaty put an end to the Spanish Empire in the Americas and marked the beginning of United States expansion and long-term political dominance in the region. U.S. military rule of the island lasted until 1902 when Cuba was finally granted formal independence. -
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Panama Canal
One of the United States's long term goals was a trans-isthmian canal. The U.S. signed a treaty and got a 10-mile wide strip of land and would have to pay 250,000$ annually to Panama. Building the canal was a symbol of America's technological prowess and economic power. -
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China
The U.S. used "open door notes" to secure an international agreement to the U.S. policy of promoting equal opportunity and trade in China. They wanted no discrimination in commercial activity, and hoped for cooperation with other foreign powers. The policy was also non-binding, meaning countries could still seek territory in China. -
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Russo-Japanese War
The Russians and Japanese were fighting in Manchuria and Korea, which resulted in high war casualties on both sides. They asked President Roosevelt to help negotiate a treaty, the Treaty of Portsmouth, which affirmed Japanese presence in South Manchuria and ceded half of the island of Sakhalin to Japan. The Russians refused to pay and both sides believed they had won, which led to riots in Tokyo and dissatisfied Russians. -
Platt Amendment
Restricted Cuba's autonomy in diplomatic relations with other countries and in international financial policies, required Cuba to lease naval bases in the United States, and authorized U.S. intervention to maintain order and preserve Cuban independence. -
U.S. Occupation in Columbia
Military occupation of the United States within Columbia during the Thousand Days War. The United States and Columbia signed the Hay–Herrán treaty ending occupation and separating Panama from Columbia and setting the precedence for the Panama Canal. -
U.S. in Panama
U.S. acquires land in canal zone. It was both an economic and political move for the United States. -
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Dominican Republic
The United States assumed administration of the Dominican Republic's customs, as well as aiding in the invenstment of the sugar industry and encouraging political stability and economic growth. -
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U.S. Occupation of Cuba
An American military operation that began in 1906 to prevent fighting between the Cubans, to protect North American economic interests, and to hold free elections. -
U.S. Occupation of Cuba
United States occupy Cuba under pretense of putting down armed rebellion against government. -
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U.S. Occupation of Nicaragua
United States assumed control of country under pretenses of maintaining political stability, but really wanted to preserve political and economic interests. -
U.S. Intervention in Mexico
Wilson was reluctant to send troops to Mexico, but the public convinced him to do so. The troops were sent to the port of Veracruz, where the warships attacked the city and took a heavy toll on civilian lives. They occupied the port until November and helped to remove Victoriano Huerta from office. -
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U.S. Occupation in Haiti
U.S. marines landed on shore to preserve United States conglamorates economic interests. The Haitian - American Convention granted the United States sovereignty over the country for 10 years. -
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U.S. Occupation in Dominican Republic
Unstable political climate in the Domincan Republic prevented the country from paying back debts owed to foreign powers. United States worked to develop a puppet government within country. -
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U.S. Intervention in Mexcio
Pancho Villa, the Mexican revolutionary leader, failed militarily while trying to overthrow the U.S. supported Mexican government. To calm internal tensions, President Wilson worked with Mexican President Carranza. -
U.S. gives Puerto Ricans Citizenship
United States granted Puerto Ricans citizenship and greater political rights, but their island remained an unicorporated territory under an American governor appointed by the president.
Economically, it benefited Americans while devastating locals, as investors gained control of land and pursued large scale sugar production. -
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U.S. Occupation of Cuba
The U.S. intervened in Cuban military affairs during this time period, as well as owned almost two thirds of the sugar industry and imported almost all of it. -
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U.S. Occupation of Nicaragua
In 1927, US warships arrived and landed troops in Nicaragua. Angry at American interference in Nicaraguan affairs, guerilla fighters joined the war, but we're later bombed by the U.S. warplanes and forced to flee.
