Spanish American War THE FINALE 1898 HEY LOOK

Spanish. American War THE FINALE… (1898) HEY… LOOK IT STARTED AND ENDED IN THE SAME YEAR. THAT WAS QUICK!

The war ends…but what have we become? Teddy Roosevelt leads US volunteers to victory in Cuba given “independence” by US Platt Amendment added to Cuban Constitution US can intervene militarily in Cuban affairs US keeps a naval base in Cuba Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Guam bought by US from Spain for $20 million …and not given their independence

Philippine-American War (1899 -1902) US discovers it is not so easy to run it’s new empire Philippines resist US rule Philippine Insurrection lasts 3 years 4, 300 American deaths 50, 000 -200, 000 Filipino deaths

So, America puts down a revolution…. hmmm…. weird. Weakened hostility by improving Filipino education, transportation and health care Filipinos are allowed more selfgovernance

More Imperialism… THE FAR EAST AND PANAMA!

U. S. gets involved with China… US introduced “open-door policy” favoring universal trade with China As opposed to the old spheres of influence Put down the Boxer Rebellion of 1900

Dig to China? No…use Panama! US controls the Philippines and has greater access to China Needed – A shortcut Solution – Panama (1903) Convinces Panama to rebel against Columbia, declare independence, then make agreement with US

Teddy Roosevelt’s Big Stick “Speak softly, but carry a big stick and you will go far. ” Big stick = military Roosevelt Corollary Intervention Keep in Latin America region stable Prevent European influence