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Filipinos rule against U.S rule
In the 1890s, Filipino rebels fought for independence from Spain. They had fought to be an independent state, not a US colony. This state of affairs caused them to fight American rule on their soil. -
Spanish-American War
“Conflict between the United States and Spain that ended Spanish colonial rule in the Americas and resulted in U.S. acquisition of territories in the western Pacific and Latin America. The Rough Riders in Cuba included African-American soldiers who served in segregated units.” -
The Foraker Act
“The Foraker Act, enacted April 12, 1900, officially known as the Organic Act of 1900, is a United States federal law that established civilian government on the island of Puerto Rico, which had recently become a possession of the United States as a result of the Spanish–American War.” -
America Builds the Panama Canal
President Theodore Roosevelt oversaw the realization of a long-term United States goal—a trans-isthmian canal. Throughout the 1800s, American and British leaders and businessmen wanted to ship goods quickly and cheaply between the Atlantic and Pacific coasts. The U.S acquired the 'Panama Canal' project from the French for $40 million. ... On November 3, 1903, Panama declared its independence without any interference from Colombia. This process lasted from 1903-1914 -
The Russo-Japanese War
“The Russo-Japanese War was fought during 1904 and 1905 between the Russian Empire and the Empire of Japan over rival imperial ambitions in Manchuria and Korea. -
The “Big Stick” Diplomacy
“Big stick ideology, big stick diplomacy, or big stick policy refers to President Theodore Roosevelt’s foreign policy: "speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far." It was designed to showcase America's naval strength, make diplomatic contact, establish goodwill, and to perform humanitarian roles where possible. This expedition was a great example of Roosevelt's big stick diplomacy: it allowed him to symbolically project American power without actually having to use force.“ -
The Great White Fleet
The Great White Fleet was a sixteen battleship fleet that sailed on a world voyage from December 16, 1907 - February 22, 1909. Its primary purpose was to showcase American naval power. The order was given by President Theodore Roosevelt -
Wilson Pursues Moral Diplomacy
Moral diplomacy is a form of diplomacy by US President Woodrow Wilson in his 1912 election. Moral diplomacy is the system in which support is given only to countries whose beliefs are analogous to that of the nation, He hoped to increase the number of democratic nations, mainly in Latin America. “In spite of his preference for “moral diplomacy” over “big stick” or “dollar diplomacy,” Wilson used the military on a many occasions to guide Latin Americans in the directions that he thought proper.” -
Wilson sends U.S troops into Mexico
“In 1914, the President used the Mexican arrest of American sailors as an opportunity to help Carranza attain power. Wilson sent marines to occupy the port of Veracruz.It collapsed, and Carranza assumed the presidency. “The government was slow in bringing about reforms, and rebels rose up, this time under leadership of Francisco “Pancho” Villa. For a while, Wilson courted Villa. After American support vanished in 1916, Villa’s forces crossed into New Mexico and raided the town 18 Americans dead. -
The Jones Shafroth Act
“The Jones–Shafroth Act —also known as the Jones Act of Puerto Rico, Jones Law of Puerto Rico, or as the Puerto Rican Federal Relations Act of 1917— was an Act of the United States Congress, signed by President Woodrow Wilson on March 2, 1917.”
